Top mistakes new dog owners make

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Many new dog owners pick a dog just because it looks cute, without thinking about the breed’s energy and personality needs.

People often believe the puppy’s behaviour at the shelter or breeder will stay the same forever, but dogs change as they grow.

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Bringing a dog home without any clear house rules often leads to confusion, misbehaviour, and frustration.

Even after setting rules, many owners are inconsistent, which sends mixed signals to the dog and makes training harder.

Some owners think their puppy is too young to learn, but training should start as soon as the puppy enters the home.

Hoping your dog will grow out of bad habits usually doesn’t work, and most behaviours get worse if not corrected early.

Puppies are cute, but letting them get away with bad behaviour just because they’re small can cause big problems later on.

Many owners forget that even friendly breeds need proper socialisation.

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