What Is It Like To Have A Puppy Or A Dog? : Part 1

There are one billion pet dogs in the world. That’s one dog for every seven people alive today!
This means that millions of families have pet dogs.
Is your family one of these? Or are you reading this book because you really want a puppy or a dog?
If so, this book will tell you more about your puppy or dog, or the one you want, than you know right now.
Here’s what you’ll find in this book:

• What it’s really like to have a puppy or dog
• Where to find your new pet
• How to puppy-proof your home
• What your new pet needs to be healthy and happy
• Teaching your puppy good manners
• How to deal with ‘bad’ dog behaviour, and
• Ideas for what to name your puppy.

What makes dogs so popular as pets?
Almost everywhere in the world, dogs are the most popular pet.
Maybe we love dogs because they’re so friendly. Dogs are always excited to see you.
Or it could be because they always want to do whatever you’re doing.
Dogs are always ready to play. Or just hang out together.
And they are just about always happy. Did you know that dogs are the only animal that knows how to smile at people?
Dogs are also the only animal that knows how to ‘read’ human body language. This includes expressions on people’s faces!
If you are happy, or sad, or worried, or afraid, your dog knows it. Dogs understand human emotions.
Another special thing about having a pet dog is they can be good companions. Dogs raised to be pets enjoy being with people.
Dogs also like to be useful. They want to be helpful to people. Long ago, all dogs had jobs helping people. Today, most dogs are pets, though some still perform important jobs.
Dogs have special abilities to hear and smell. This means they can be trained to do jobs people can’t do. One of these important jobs dogs do is find people who are lost or buried after an earthquake or avalanche.
Another useful job some dogs do is help police in stopping criminals. Others have been trained to help disabled people live more comfortably.
Some dogs are actors in movies, TV and online. Dogs are natural performers!
These are just a few of the many jobs dogs can do. If you want to know more about working dogs, see the series Dogs With Jobs. You can find it on Netflix.
Dogs are loyal. They won’t suddenly decide you aren’t their friend. When they like you, they keep on liking you. And they know how to show their affection for people in their family!
Dogs are loyal. They won’t suddenly decide you aren’t their friend. When they like you, they keep on liking you. And they know how to show their affection for people in their family!
What do puppies and dogs need?
Puppies and dogs need all the same things people need – water, food, shelter and friends.
Here’s the list of what you need for your puppy or dog:

• Fresh, clean, cool water to drink.
• Healthy food. Buy puppy chow or dog chow that is designed for their breed, weight and age.
• A warm, safe home with their own comfortable dog bed for sleeping or getting away to when they need to rest.