Preparing for my four legged friend  

You got that right. I hope you are prepared for a lot of exercise, Shelities are very high energy dogs, but you couldn't have chosen a cuter one. Good Luck

Yes, dogs are a lot of work. We have 2 of them, and 2 kids... so we've got our house pretty much safety-proofed! LOL
The toughest part in having a new puppy is the potty training and chewing stages of their growth.... If you work hard at it, your puppy could be potty-trained within a week or two - just remember that they can only "hold it" for as many hours as weeks old they are.... if your puppy is 8 weeks old, it cannot "hold it" for more than 8 hours...
Also, part of your preparation should be to find a safe place to put your tv remote, shoes, etc.... for the first 6 months or so, you puppy will LOVE to chew.... remotes and shoes were always the victims at our house!! ;)
Good Luck and Enjoy your new little friend!!!

looking after them can be the same job of looking after a baby to. i'd rather look after a baby. lol.

yes having a pet can cost us money but they are well worth in my opinion, they give us so much love and companionship.

Well almost like preparing for a baby but still if you want them to be safe and not get hurt or your stuff ruined it is best to be fully prepared..Just think though if the dog is potty trained or almost then all you have to do is get papers and no expensive diapers,college education, weddings and all that good stuff..lol Well, hope you get things all ready and that you get your dog soon.

I didn't have to spend much for my cat. We did get her toys, browse for pet food and get her a basket that is now too small for her. The vet is where most money go for her actually. She is indoor cat, small cute and very timid. But make no mistake, bathing or brushing her teeth is like going to some kind of battle LOL I wonder sometimes if she is an alien invader or something. That's why if hubby and I are not ready for the fight we would wait for the right time.
Anyway good to know that your best friend will be living with you

Hi ronaldinu,



How wonderful, I can almost feel your excitement from here, it must so lovely doing all those things for the new doggie. have fun when she arrives.


Tamara

Yes it is...then there is bedding..dishes and food also....they are like having another child around! LOL....but well worth it!

Yes, preparing for a dog is alot like preparing for a baby, thats what I tell people, that puppies are very much like babies, they need our care, we feed and teach them. You can't leave them alone, especially if they are in the house, they get into all kinds of stuff if your not watching them. It will be good when you finally get your sheltie, how much longer do you have to wait? I hope its not too much longer, you'll be all ready for her....Good Luck

well you are doing what you have to to to protect him as well as the house.i think you are doing a good job.