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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 9-year-old and I will soon welcome home a young puppy. I work outside of home and live in an apartment. I know this isn't ideal. Any advice on caring for our new friend would be appreciated. I'm reading a lot online, but preparing for life with another newborn is different when I don't know dogs. I've got limited income so am adopting some things from friends and open to less expensive ways to care for our new pet.  Kiddo is the real dog lover, but I want to ensure our buddy is well-trained.  Thoughts on navigating the parenting of kid and pet would be welcome.  How do I give our buddy sufficient exercise while avoiding contact while he is younger and more vulnerable to contracting something?[/quote]

If you are on a limited income this isn’t going to end well.

Well care visits alone will cost you hundreds for spay/neutering, heartworm and flea/tick meds and exam. Unless you learn to do it yourself, grooming is expensive. Dog toys, beds, food etc. all adds up. I hope you have about $250/month budgeted.

As for puppies, we crate trained and tethered ours first few weeks. Let him out every two or three hours at night to potty; give the potty command (“void” or “hurry hurry”) as he goes and praise profusely.  When they get mouthy, scold and turn back on dog. Have toys around for substitution when he chews something he shouldn’t like a shoe.[/quote]

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