So You WANT A PET

So You Wanta pet？

Picking a pet A pet makes a great friend to love, play with and look after. Choosing a pet is exciting, but choose carefully. All animals need food, water and a suitable place to live. They and their homes must be kept clean. Large animals take up more space and cost more to keep than small animals.

Owning a pet can cost a lot in food and vet bills so you can only have one if your parents let you Some pets need exercise Other pets need special homes

Dogs Dogs come in all shapes and sizes Remember, puppies grow! Check how big your dog will be when it's grown up.

Dogs enjoy lots of love and attention The more you play with your dog, the happier it will be. All dogs need to be walked outside at least once a day. Do you have the time? A grown-up will need to take bags to pick up the dog's poo. Large dogs need lots of exercise outside. You can't keep them in a small flat.

Dogs need vaccinations from the vet to keep them healthy. Dogs need grooming . Most dogs enjoy having a bath A young dog needs toilet training and obedience training