How to Give a Puppy As a Christmas Gift
Talk to the recipient., Find the best fit., Consider adopting., Find a reputable source., Consider giving an IOU or gift certificate.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Talk to the recipient.
The last thing you want to do is put a puppy in a home that isn't ready to take care of it.
A puppy will need to be housebroken, trained and exercised.If you plan to buy a puppy for a child, be sure to speak to their parents.
If you don’t want to spoil the surprise, drop some hints about dogs or talk to someone close to the recipient. -
Step 2: Find the best fit.
Assess the recipient’s lifestyle and home situation to determine what kind of they dog you would like.
Ask them some key questions:
How active of a dog do you want? Are you okay with grooming it regularly? Do you have enough space for a big dog or would a small dog work best? , Adopting a dog can be one of the best things you’ll ever do.
Animal shelters can be great sources of both mixed-breed and pure-breed dogs.Search for animal shelters in your area and go take a look.
If you are looking for a specific breed, call ahead. , Pet stores often get their animals from puppy mills.
Puppy mills treat their animals poorly and take advantage of their dogs.Don’t support them! A great place to start, is to ask your vet for recommendations.Look for a breeder that:
Allows you to visit and observe where they keep the dogs.
These spacious should be spacious and clean.
Breeds only a few types of dogs and is knowledgeable about those breeds.
Provides you with a written contract and health guarantee for your puppy. , If you are not 100% sure that the recipient wants to a puppy, think about giving a gift certificate or IOU.
Admittedly, this is not as exciting as giving an actual puppy on Christmas morning, but it could save both the puppy and the recipient from a lot of hassle! Some breeders and animal shelters offer gift certificates.
Alternatively, you can make a handmade IUO.
You can include a stuffed animal puppy with your gift certificate or IOU. -
Step 3: Consider adopting.
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Step 4: Find a reputable source.
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Step 5: Consider giving an IOU or gift certificate.
Detailed Guide
The last thing you want to do is put a puppy in a home that isn't ready to take care of it.
A puppy will need to be housebroken, trained and exercised.If you plan to buy a puppy for a child, be sure to speak to their parents.
If you don’t want to spoil the surprise, drop some hints about dogs or talk to someone close to the recipient.
Assess the recipient’s lifestyle and home situation to determine what kind of they dog you would like.
Ask them some key questions:
How active of a dog do you want? Are you okay with grooming it regularly? Do you have enough space for a big dog or would a small dog work best? , Adopting a dog can be one of the best things you’ll ever do.
Animal shelters can be great sources of both mixed-breed and pure-breed dogs.Search for animal shelters in your area and go take a look.
If you are looking for a specific breed, call ahead. , Pet stores often get their animals from puppy mills.
Puppy mills treat their animals poorly and take advantage of their dogs.Don’t support them! A great place to start, is to ask your vet for recommendations.Look for a breeder that:
Allows you to visit and observe where they keep the dogs.
These spacious should be spacious and clean.
Breeds only a few types of dogs and is knowledgeable about those breeds.
Provides you with a written contract and health guarantee for your puppy. , If you are not 100% sure that the recipient wants to a puppy, think about giving a gift certificate or IOU.
Admittedly, this is not as exciting as giving an actual puppy on Christmas morning, but it could save both the puppy and the recipient from a lot of hassle! Some breeders and animal shelters offer gift certificates.
Alternatively, you can make a handmade IUO.
You can include a stuffed animal puppy with your gift certificate or IOU.
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