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• Some dogs are great gardeners—though not in
a way you would appreciate! If you own a dog, the
lawn will suffer in places where he urinates, and
you may have to guard against his attempts to
tunnel into the ground.
• A puppy needs a comprehensive program
of training and socialization in order to become a
confident, well-balanced canine citizen. You need
to find the time for regular training sessions as
well as going on outings to socialize your pup.
• In the first few weeks, you will need to spend time
house training your puppy—and this also means
clearing up the occasional “accident.”
As you can see, there are plenty of practical reasons
why dog ownership will not suit everyone. However,
dog lovers agree that the rewards far outweigh any
negative issues. But it is important that you are in
possession of all the facts before you bring a puppy
into your home.
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