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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are getting a 4-month old puppy later this month and we are in our late 50s. What are we getting ourselves into? We never had a pet before.

We are both working onsite, and kids are out of house, how much will this impact our lifestyle? We plan to travel at least two or three times a year internationally. We have friends who said they can help, but with a puppy it’s a lot of work.

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Puppies ARE a lot of work, they also have razor sharp teeth and like to nip.

When we had a puppy, I slept in separate room with it and took it outside every two or three hours overnight to potty, praising it enthusiastically when it went. That lasted about three weeks.

Other than that, you need to know the routine — sleep, eat, poop, play, sleep … repeat.

You need lots of toys to redirect when they misbehave.

Don’t be afraid to turn your back on it and say “no” if it gets too rough in play time. You are teaching it.

Invest in dog training so it learns to walk on a lead properly.

If you invest in the first six months, you will have a Good Dog for the rest of its life.

Good luck. [/quote]

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