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Puppies make everyone smile. They are bundles of love and energy, and ready to be the best buddy you had. The newest issue of LIFE+DOG magazine, is dedicated to PUPPIES!!! and what it takes to bring one into your home.
This issue also contains my first article for the magazine, Choosing the Right Dog, here is a snippet, sharing a little of how we found Cleo:
For some families deciding on whether to get a puppy or an adult dog can be a tough decision to make, made even tougher if everyone involved isn’t on the same page. The last thing anyone wants is to bring a new dog home, only to return it weeks or months later. Choosing a dog that fits your lifestyle, your energy level and your home environment are key whatever age, breed or blend the dog is. Maybe an adult dog or even a senior dog is your perfect match. For many people, the pace of an older dog makes for the right speed. An older dog can provide as much companionship and steadfast love as any puppy, without having to go through months and years of training.
Rather than getting a puppy, if you get an adult dog that matches your household, you can focus on unleashing your and their inner puppy. Deciding on an adult dog means you will get a dog whose behavior and personality are already well developed. You may not be able to mold the dog the same as you would a puppy, but as we did with our dog, you will still have lots of opportunity to help them integrate into the routines of the pack and their role within it. Consider personality and behavior of the dog more than its age. We wanted a mellow yet alert dog, and with our Cleo, she has both of those traits. Given she was around three years old when we adopted her, that behavior was recognized and noted by the shelter staff.
The feature interview this month is an inspiration to many, and certainly to me, the co-founder of Petfinder.com - and former Influence Positively Interviewee - Betsy Banks Saul. I hope you will subscribe and become a fan on Facebook. LIFE+DOG is a lifestyle publication that guides readers through "Modern Living with Man's Best Friend." And for me, (wo)man's best friend is a senior dog, named Cleo.
~Sharon Castellanos
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