Getting the Right Canine Companion to Share your Retirement with you
When you reach retirement, there are all sorts of exciting opportunities and decisions to make when you are finally free from work! It might mean looking for a home to suit you in retirement like these Gloucester park homes www.parkhomelife.com/our-parks/orchard-park-homes-gloucester-gloucestershire or it could be planning an exciting holiday of your dreams. Something that many people are able to do for the first time now that they can spend more time at home is to get a dog.
Dogs are a loyal and friendly companion and it is a fact that dog owners tend to be healthier – so if you want to keep yourself healthy during your retirement this is a bonus!
Due to the fact that dogs need regular exercise, this helps to keep your heart healthy and your blood pressure low, as well as the positive emotional impact that a dog can have on you and your wellbeing.
Dogs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and when you are choosing the right dog for you there are two options. Firstly, you can go to a rescue centre and let them know about your lifestyle. They will then be able to match you with a dog that they will have assessed and suits your needs and your personality.
The more information that you give to a rescue centre the better, as then they will be able to get a better idea of the sort of dog that you are looking for. Don’t be discouraged if there are no dogs suitable that are available immediately – registering with a few local rescue centres is a good idea, and they can let you know when a dog becomes available that might be suited to you.
The other route is to get a puppy directly from a breeder. To ensure that the dog has been bred ethically (not on a puppy farm) and is healthy, it is important to do plenty of research. You should also research various dog breeds, as they have different traits.
Once you have decided on a breed, you then need to find a reputable breeder. Speaking to the breed club or to the Kennel Club is a good way to find good breeders that put the health of the animals first, and you can also speak to other owners who might be able to make a recommendation to you.
