Making the decision to bring a puppy into your family and into your heart can be very exciting. Who can resist those little balls of fur with eyes that melt you to the core? Fantasies of curling up with your new pup sleeping peacefully on your lap while you lovingly stroke their baby soft fur are irresistible. Let’s face it, puppies are irresistible. You need to be prepared before you bring the new love of your life home. The reality doesn’t match the dream. A new puppy will change your lifestyle and require a huge commitment. Getting through the first several months is going to require a well thought out plan.

Hopefully, you’ve considered carefully and weighed all your options. You’ve researched breeds and selected one that matches your aesthetic ideal and one that fits your environmental living circumstance. You’ve talked to breeders, owners and you’ve done your homework reading, researching and learning all you can about the breed of dog you’ve decided on. It’s time to start making plans.