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Tips for a soon-to-be puppy owner
I've been wanting a puppy for YEARS... and after moving out of the sorority house, and hopefully getting a real job, I will finally be able to afford a little bundle of fluff. I've been waiting for awhile and have tried to be patient. I wanted to be sure I would have money in case something happened (allergies, grooming, vaccines,etc.) and to spoil the little ball of fluff to the core!!! (lots of toys!)
So I would like any "tips" for those who have (or have had) puppies.
I'm confused on a lot of things... like paper training, crate training... what should I do? should I do both? is it supposed to be in some kind of order? or should it be one or the other?
I've narrowed my breed choices down to 3 - bichon frise, maltese and shih tzu.
I came thisclose to buying a shih tzu puppy just this weekend!! But i had to restrain for a few more weeks when I know *for sure * if I'll have a full time job soon after I graduate.
So any "tips" would be greatly appreciated!
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