Advice for soon to be dog owner?

Make sure that you educate yourself on the breed before committing to make sure you're able to provide the dog with what it needs mentally and physically. Forget these people telling you not to get certain breeds, just because the breeds weren’t right for them doesn’t mean that it won’t be right for you. Make sure you have the time to train any dog you bring home. Do not punish your dog by hitting him or rubbing his nose to his pee- use positive reinforcement to train him. Remember that potty training takes time and patience. Crate training is a good way to potty train but do not get a crate that is so big that the dog can poop/pee in one side of the cage then sleep in the other. With the same thought, do not get a crate that is too small that he can not move comfortably. Take your time looking for a dog. Remember that if it is t a good match it’s going to break your heart and the dog will suffer moving from new home to new home

1. If you're adopting a puppy, remember that a puppy needs lots of time, attention and love to thrive and be healthy. A puppy should not be left alone longer than 2 hours at a time if you can avoid it. 2. Crate train your puppy; let them sleep in the crate overnight for a few months, but not for more than 6-7 hours without taking them outside to urinate, etc. Always take them out before bedtime. Praise them when they do their business outside, but DO NOT EVER strike, shake or punish them when they go inside. Instead, if they go inside simply pick them and take them out, put them down, and wait. Do this every time they go inside.

3. After they get their shots, take them to puppy socialization class. It will be a huge benefit for both of you.

4. Correct undesirable behavior by stopping the behavior and distracting them, but as already mentioned, NEVER strike, shake, grab or punish your dog for any reason. Praise and reward them for good behavior, and stop the bad behavior by saying 'no' and the type of behavior. Example "No bark". "No bite". When they stop the behavior, praise and reward them. This is how you train a dog. Good luck!

Budget for emergencies as well as routine care. Not being able to afford care is not an acceptable reason not to seek vet care for a sick or injured pet. If it's not within your budget, don't get a dog. Realistically assess your lifestyle and schedule when determining if a dog is appropriate for you and what type. For example, if you're a couch potato, don't buy a Border Collie or other high energy breed. You're not magically going to turn into an athlete because you bought a dog. If you work long hours, don't get a dog at all unless you have (realistic) arrangements made for its care while you're working.

My advice is that you DON'T get a basset hound. They are very stupid, lazy, ugly, boring, have many health issues and don't care about their owners as much as other breeds do.

Omg if u cant take care of ur self dont get one

I don't really have any advice. Have fun, they make great pets and companions!