So you’ve decided to get a dog!! There are so many wonderful aspects of owning and caring for a dog. If you have made the decision to bring a dog into your home, you have hopefully sat down and discussed the pros and cons with everyone in the house. A dog can make a fantastic addition to your family. However you should carefully consider all the different aspects of how owning a dog “Will” change your life. Its a HUGE commitment, and no matter what your personal or financial circumstances are, a dog will have an impact on both. So it is not a decision to be taken lightly. If you are new to owning a dog and are not sure what the pros and cons are, Dog-Panions is here to help you work out if owning a dog is for you. Have a read through the next few pages to get an idea of what to consider when bringing a dog into your home and help you decide the next step.