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Get a puppy in the spring, summer, or fall, when the weather is nice.  It makes house training much easier. You can get in and out the door with the dog more quickly (you don't want to have to put on a coat and boots when you're trying to whisk the dog outside before s/he pees).

Other tips:  it's just a lot of work for the first six months.  A lot.  If both parents work outside the home, it's *really* hard to house train the dog and get him/her started on good habits, manners, etc.

Do NOT let your dog jump up on you.  Ever.  Not sure what breed you're getting, but behavior that seems cute when they're puppies rapidly becomes a big problem as they grow.  Find a system that works for discouraging jumping.

For the first six months to a year, you should plan to keep the dog corralled in one area of the house (family room, mudroom, back hall, whatever) until they're not interested in chewing anymore.  Remove all the rugs, shoes, and other chewables from that area.  This is important, and I have the destroyed kitchen rugs to prove it.

Enjoy your puppy!

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