Make Sure You Have Money for Unexpected Medical Expenses

A lot of people don't realize how expensive veterinary care can be until they're faced with a huge bill. Before you adopt a furry pet, be sure you have enough cash to handle medical expenses for unexpected incidents. These can range from bites from other dogs to accidental trips-and-falls that result in damaged tootsies. Of course, you'll want to be sure you're able to accommodate regular visits to the vet for checkups, shots, and teeth cleanings, too.

Work Out a Schedule

If you'll be away at the office for most of the day, who will watch your pooch? Be sure to screen and approve any dog walkers or sitters who might offer to watch your dog. Ask neighbors for recommendations, look for reviews on Yelp or check on Nextdoor for companies your neighbors give kudos to. Be sure to walk your pooch every morning before you leave for work, immediately after you get home and just before you all lay down to go to bed, to establish a solid routine.

Establish House Rules

Will your dog be allowed on the couch, or should he stay on the floor? Will you crate your pooch or trust him to run free while you're away? Make sure you've established ground rules before your pup comes into your home so you can enforce them consistently.

Be Patient

Sometimes, dogs have accidents or get sick. They're usually not doing this on purpose. Read up on your dog's breed so you can learn the triggers that might make him more sensitive to certain stimuli, and talk to your vet if you think the food you're feeding him isn't going over well. He might have food allergies or other problems that need to be recognized in order to ensure he's as healthy and happy as possible.

As a pet-friendly Dallas apartment community, South Side Flats is happy to welcome residents of all sorts. If you're looking for a place you and Fido can call home, we invite you to schedule a tour of our community today!

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