If any of the following 5 statements ring true, you should re-examine your reasons for wanting a dog and your ability to properly care for one.

1. You’re Always Really Busy with Work and Don’t Have Much Downtime

In order for your new dog or puppy to bond with you and properly acclimate to its new surroundings, you’ll need to set a lot of time aside just for him. You can’t just pick out a puppy, bring it home, play with it for a while and then forget it. You need to spend quality time with your new family member. This means lots of playtime (especially for puppies), two or more walks outside every day and obedience training. If you don’t spend time with your pet, you’re just asking for trouble. Often, neglected pets will act out by engaging in destructive behavior. Furthermore, if your pet is alone too much, he will not be properly socialized. This may result in his being unduly fearful of strangers and other animals which, in turn, may cause him to become aggressively defensive towards them. If you are too busy to spend quality time with a pet, then wait until your life is a little less hectic before you adopt one.

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Ingredients: 

2 cups Cheerios

2 cups Chex mix

2 teaspoons gravy, dry mix, brown

1/2 cup Bacos®

2 cups Shredded Wheat® — spoon size

1/2 cup melted butter — or margarine

1/2 cup American Cheese — grated

1 pieces Beef Jerky — dog treats (pupperoni, Jerky Treats, etc.)

1. Preheat oven to 275 .

 2. Pour melted butter/margarine into a 33×23 cm baking pan. Stir in cheese,bacon bits, and gravy mix. Add cereal and stir until all pieces are coated.

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