‼️ READ THIS BEFORE YOU GET A DOG ‼️

i’ve noticed more and more people purchasing dogs in Singapore, whether it be due to lockdown or more people wanting FURkids instead of human kids 🤣🤣

it’s important to also take note that many unethical pet stores have popped up recently due to the puppy boom, where they import puppies of suspicious breeds (pomcorgisky???) from backyard breeders and it’s a big big issue.

still want a dog? here are some questions you need to ask yourself.

- do you understand the needs of the breed you wish to get? 🐶

• buy according to what breed suits your lifestyle, not just bc u like the look

• depending on the breed, they could be gun dogs, hunting dogs, companion dogs etc. each type has different lifestyle needs 🙈

- do you have a good breeder you can get from, as most sg stores are overpriced + badly bred, which can lead to many health and behavioural problems 🫠

• undescended testicles are common amongst locally sold pups, as it is a genetic defect. neutering the pup is compulsory and costs around $1000 for the surgery 😰

• behavioural problems tend to be genetic as well, which will cost a lot in terms of behavioural modification training

- have you done proper research into food + training needs of said breed?

• food will contribute to the dog’s overall lifespan and quality of life. a specialised diet may be required if there are any health issues 🧀🧇

• certain breeds require obedience training especially for first time owners, such as pomskies and corgis (these are the breeds i’ve seen the most reactivity issues with) 💪🏻

- do u have a lot of $$ for vet care + pay for training + food + supplies 💸

• like i mentioned, there are many genetic issues with pups bred by backyard breeders.

• common issues that are GENETIC are: luxating patella, hip dysplasia, undescended testicles but there are a lot more as well 😭

- do you already have a trainer lined up/training plan

• a badly trained dog will be super hard on both you and the dog, as it will take a lot to untrain the bad habits out of the dog 🥲

• for first time dog owners i always recommend you go for at least basic obedience or find a private trainer ‼️

taking on a dog is a BIG responsibility, you are responsible for them for at least a decade. it should be our job to give them the best in all aspects 🤩

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