NEWS FLASH: Attention all dogs seeking owners. #1 Rule - make sure you interview your potential owner extensively and make certain they are totally committed to being trained as dog owners!
All kidding aside if you really want to learn about owning a dog the first criteria is to decide why you want one and make sure it's for all the right reasons.
Once you've got that figured out then your next step is learning "How to be a "Top Dog Owner." You do that by reading this terrific manual for dog owners. You would swear that this guide is written by Karl Matthews dog.
It's jam-packed with everything your dog wishes you knew but couldn't ask you himself. Take a gander a what Karl covers:
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<li>Where to find the perfect pal for you - classified ads - breeders - what to look for when shopping around</li>
<li>Purebred or Heinz Variety - this goes back to the reason you want a dog in the first place</li>
<li>Human. . .er. . .dog training - an obedient owner is a happy owner</li>
<li>Making the adoption work - integrating into your family unit - who is the leader of the pack?</li>
<li>How to select the correct toys for your dog - some toys can actually be harmful - learn how to select the appropriate toys for your canine</li>
<li>House training - an important part of training - Karl includes hints on getting rid of stains - just in case</li>
<li>When to see the vet - vaccinations of course - but what about illness?</li>
<li>Feeding time