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= What does it take to take care of a puppy? = by Jennifer media type="custom" key="779499"

**Introduction**
How much effort does it take to handle a puppy?When taking care of puppies it is harder than you think. A lot of effort and time is needed. I was wondering about this because my mom does a lot of work when she takes care of her boss' dog, I watch her. I always wanted a puppy but there is no room in my house and my mom thinks I can't handle it. I am interested in this topic because it sounds like the people who have puppies now this already. I know this stuff because my mom has to do the same for her boss' dog. Even though puppies are small and fun to play with, taking care of them will waste a lot of money. You need to buy them toys so they can have fun. When you feed them you need to buy supplies like food and bowls. I don't want to do this because I don't have time. When I didn't some research on this question I found out it has to be trained in order for it to be controlled. You need to live in a place when the dog can have exercise and it can be able to run around. Puppies need to take a bath once in a while so they can be clean and it won't get sick. The puppy needs to have several check-ups with the vetenarian so it will continue to stay healthy. You have to pick up after it. It can't do it by itself. Dogs have to be walked outside to stretch their legs and interact with other puppies. Once you get used to this kind of stuff it will be a routine for you. You have to learn how to plan your time.

**Body**
After doing the research of my topic I have learned more. My mom told my it take a lot of effort. You have to learn how to handle it like call it to you. When having a puppy it need to have play time and not just sit around. I will become fat. Pets need exercise. Sometimes dogs need some clothes from bad weather or just for fashion. I think when taking care of a puppy it needs to be washed once in a while. If it doesn't get washed it can get infected be fleas outside and it will smell(it is not healthy for the dog). The puppy needs to be feed at least two times a day. When it eats or drinks in a bowl it has to be washed. I heard the food costs a lot of money if you buy a big pack. You have to put it in a room where people won't hear it to often because it will bark. When it grows it will take up more space and it will be louder. When it plays will the stuffed toys it will get dirty and it will dirty your house because it will be walking and dropping i everywhere. After walking the dog its feet has to be cleaned so the dirt from outside won't get in your house. The dog has to be maintained. When it is time for the puppy to get groomed it will look brand new. I have heard when traveling with dogs or puppies it needs a cage, food and other materials. That is mostly what I have found in my research. In one of my websites I visited it said taking care of a puppy is like taking care of a baby. Puppies are fragile and delicate. The bowls for the food and water needs to be a specific kind. Maybe the supplies for puppies are different than the original dogs maybe because of its size or their health. It is sometimes like knowing what the puppy is thinking because the puppy can't talk and it may make different signals to tell you what they want to need. You have to understand them because they might be in trouble. If you think the puppy did something wrong you shouldn't punish them it needs to learn and understand. You need to have control of it. If you punish it it will get hurt. A puppies food and nutrition needs to be healthy. In several occasions if there is a small child that wants to play with the puppy something wrong can happen. A puppy can lose control and the puppy might hurt the child. I think when puppies do good they should get a treat, it should be rewarded.

**Conclusion**
Overall, after all of my research I have found out that taking care of puppies is a lot of hard work. I think everybody who loves puppies and wants to get a puppy should think twice about their decision. Before they get a puppy they should know what it takes and how much effort and money is put into this care. If you stop taking care of your puppy it will get sick and something bad will happen to it. Before the puppy arrives it must have all of its supplies, be prepared. Puppies will need attention or else it will be lonely and it can get sick for not moving around or playing enough. If I get a puppy I must remind myself what it will take and how much time it will take me to take care of a puppy. Handling a puppy will be very hard but if you think you can take care a puppy I think it will be a great success.

**Works Cited**
Interview: Joanie and Me 1. Me: How are you Joanie? I am fine thank you. 2. Joanie: And you? I am fine. 3. Me: When you groom a puppy what do you need to have? First of all the important thing is to have good clippers. It is better to get professional clippers because they will last longer. 4. Me: In what kind of condition does the puppy need to be in before it gets cut? The puppy needs to be clean and washed so it will look fresh. 5. Me: When you first get a puppy what sort of supplies need to be in your house when the puppy get in your house? You need food, of course, running water and all the supplies that will help the puppy survive. When you get used to the puppy you can get it toys and other stuff that will make it happy. 6. Me: When it is time to take the puppy a bath, what tips can you give to the people who never washed a dog before? Get a shampoo from a dog store. Don't get the most expensive one because you never know if it will work correctly. Just get a shampoo that will make the dog's hair smell and feel healthy for the dog. 7. Me: When it is time to take the puppy out for a walk what is to be expected? Sometimes people like to bring home new born puppies because they last longer. When a new born puppy walks outside it usually like to run all over the place. It needs a leash. 8. Me: How often does the puppy need to eat? The puppy needs to eat at least 2 to 3 times a day so it has energy. It is always good to leave a couple bowls of water out so it can drink. 9. Me: Do puppies need snack? Yes, the puppies need snacks. Sometimes snacks are the chewy type. It is to help their teeth grow and g=chew harder foods when they get older. 10. Me: When you travel with puppies what is needed? I think it is best not to travel with them becasue it is harder than you think but if you decide to travel with puppies what you need is what you need in your house. Interview: Joanie and Me 1. Me: How are you Joanie? I am fine thank you. 2. Joanie: And you? I am fine. 3. Me: When you groom a puppy what do you need to have? First of all the important thing is to have good clippers. It is better to get professional clippers because they will last longer. 4. Me: In what kind of condition does the puppy need to be in before it gets cut? The puppy needs to be clean and washed so it will look fresh. 5. Me: When you first get a puppy what sort of supplies need to be in your house when the puppy get in your house? You need food, of course, running water and all the supplies that will help the puppy survive. When you get used to the puppy you can get it toys and other stuff that will make it happy. 6. Me: When it is time to take the puppy a bath, what tips can you give to the people who never washed a dog before? Get a shampoo from a dog store. Don't get the most expensive one because you never know if it will work correctly. Just get a shampoo that will make the dog's hair smell and feel healthy for the dog. 7. Me: When it is time to take the puppy out for a walk what is to be expected? Sometimes people like to bring home new born puppies because they last longer. When a new born puppy walks outside it usually like to run all over the place. It needs a leash. 8. Me: How often does the puppy need to eat? The puppy needs to eat at least 2 to 3 times a day so it has energy. It is always good to leave a couple bowls of water out so it can drink. 9. Me: Do puppies need snack? Yes, the puppies need snacks. Sometimes snacks are the chewy type. It is to help their teeth grow and g=chew harder foods when they get older. 10. Me: When you travel with puppies what is needed? I think it is best not to travel with them becasue it is harder than you think but if you decide to travel with puppies what you need is what you need in your house.
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