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Pre-Purchase Counseling

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Are you thinking about getting a dog or a puppy? See Spot Sit, LLC, can help you make informed choices before you take this life-altering step. Yes, your life will change dramatically if you become a dog owner. Basing the decision to get a dog on solid information can help make owning a dog an enriching experience that changes your life for the better. Getting a dog for the wrong reasons or selecting the wrong dog can lead to heartache. Before you buy, let us help you determine if dog ownership is right for you and your family.

"If you want something to tie to a tree in the backyard, get another tree!" --Ian Dunbar

Pre-purchase counseling consists of two sessions. The topics covered in each session are listed below. Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes. The whole family is encouraged to attend (although you may want to bring something to amuse the littlest ones). You may sign up for either one or both sessions. If you choose only one session, the cost is $100. If you sign up for both sessions, the cost is $180 and you will receive a coupon worth $25 off of a class or private lesson with See Spot Sit, LLC after you get your new dog. Each session includes several written handouts and a list of resources for you to continue your research and education after you go home.

Session 1
The Right Dog for You
Session 2
Preparing for Your New Dog
  • Is a dog right for our family?
  • Is now the right time for us to get a dog?
  • How much time will caring for a dog take?
  • How much does it cost to care for a dog?
  • Should we get a puppy or an adult dog? How old?
  • Should we get a purebred or a mixed-breed dog?
  • What breeds or breed mixes would be good choices for our family?
  • Where should we get our dog?
  • How do we identify a reputable breeder or rescue organization?
  • What questions should we ask the breeder or former owners?
  • What do these kennel club designations mean?
  • How do you read this pedigree?
  • Does it matter which puppy we pick?
  • What about genetic health problems in dogs?
  • Books/resources
  • Shopping list - what to get and where to buy it
  • Puppy-proofing your home
  • Homecoming and the first night at home
  • Dogs and kids - rules to live by
  • Introducing your new dog to other pets
  • Feeding, grooming, basic care
  • First visit to the vet
  • Management and supervision
  • Puppy's schedule
  • Housetraining and crate training
  • Basic house manners: learn to earn
  • Toys and games
  • Handling/gentling exercises
  • Books/resources

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