5 most popular pets

Choosing a Family Pet

Choosing a family pet should involve all members of the family. If there cannot be some kind of agreement reached, perhaps the pet idea should be put off until there is one. Pets that are well loved and well cared for will become another member of the family, but if one member of the family is not on board, there will be tension, disagreements and eventually, a battle of the wills. And, if there is any chance that someone is truly afraid or potentially allergic, that particular choice should not even be considered. If you are a dog lover and are allergic to dogs there may be hope for you. here is a ebook with a list of dog breeds that are hypoallergenic. It is a great tool for those of you who have pet allergies. For your copy of that ebookClick Here!

The adults should be in total agreement about the pet idea, and what kind of pet they are willing to consider, before the children even find out. Nothing is worse than squaring off against your own partner as you battle on one side or the other in the never-ending dog versus cat war. Make your opinions known to your loved one, and then present your united front to the children. Do not just announce that you will be getting “a pet” and then ask the kids what they want- you will likely hear all sorts of insane ideas, depending on their ages. Make sure that you have narrowed the choices down based on living space, time and dedication available and budget considerations. Give your child the shortened list and allow them some say in the final selections.

Once the family unit has come up with a general idea of what they would like to have as the family pet, everyone should go and start looking for likely candidates. Just as you would not bring a stranger in as a babysitter, do not just bring a pet in and expect everyone to bond with him immediately. Let the kids have at least some say in the process and they will be more likely to actually take part in the care of it.

After choosing the family pet, make sure that everyone knows what is expected in the care process, and what is expected of the pet itself. Make sure that everyone’s on board with the training needs of your new addition so that there is no confusion. Consistency is very important for a new pet, so if one member is allowing one behavior, and others do not, he may become confused. A care chart may keep the duties straight for the kids, and will also allow everyone to keep track of the pet’s routine throughout the day. Give kids duties based on their age and ability, and then make sure that they understand how important it is that they help care for their new best friend. If it is a dog that you and your family have decided to get and you are stuck on what breed to get there is an ebook that can help you make that decision.  Click Here!

1.  The number 1 ranked pet in the world is the dog. We have all had one at one point in time and everybody loves them. The are loyal, lovable, and they can offer protection.  Unfortunatly some people are allergic to them so they wouldnt be a sutable choice for some. If you decide that you want a dog there are hundreds of different breeds to choose from. Large small energetic or a couch potato you should base your decision on the environment that you live in. You wouldnt want to put a St. Bernard in a 1 bedroom apartment. For a complete guide to your doggie information Click Here!

2.  The number 2 spot would have to go to the cat.  People often get cats instead of dogs cause they are small and indepentant. You dont have to walk them and they dont have to go outside. They are they are the perfect appartment pet.  For more helpful cat info Click Here!

3.  The 3rd ranked pet would be the fish.  Lucky for those of you who have allergies to dogs and cats a fish tank can be a great addition to the family.  There are so many different kinds of fish on the market both salt and freshwater fish and both are beautiful to look at.  Saltwater tanks can get very expensive but they are so worth the money. Before I go out and buy the tank setup I would do the research on both freshwater tanks and saltwater tanks or you will have fish fatalities.  The one thing that always helped me on my tanks was books.  I always liked having a book around so that I could keep going back and referencing it when I had questions or just needed some new ideas.  There are thousands of books and websites out there to help you with all your aquarium needs. For a great tank site Click Here!. 

If you should decide that you want to go with the freshwater tank(I would recomend getting practice with the freshwater first before I start a saltwater) there is also a slew of information and books out there also to help you get started but the one that really stands out in my mind is "The kick butt aquarium guide".  It is full of all the little details that you need to keep you tank up and running. For more information on "The kick butt aquarium" Click Here!.

4.  The 4th spot belongs to the birds and there are thousands of different species out there.  I personally have never had a bird just for the fact that I have always had atleast one dog around and a number of fish tanks and other pets.  At one time I had 8 dogs, 2 aquariums, a guini pig, and a lepord gecko and I just didnt think that I could give a bird the attention that it needs. If you decide to get a parrot just like with any other new pet I would HIGHLY recomend researching you options before you go out and buy an animal of any kind.  If you dont know how to properly take care of your pets the conciquences could be devistating. For more information on parrot care Click Here!

5.  Last but not least is the hamster. I know that almost everyone has had a hamster or knew someone that has had one.  I am no rookie when it comes to rodents either.  I have had hamsters, rats, gerbils, g-pigs, mice I think that about covers it so I know that choosing the right hamster can be just as important as choosing a dog. There are so many different breeds of hamsters it just crazy I mean you got dwarf hammys, teddy bears, black dwarf and many others.  If you decide that you want to go with the dwarf hammys then there is no better book to get than "The complete guide to dwarf hamster care". It is loaded with information and tips to help keep your hamster health and full of life for years.  For more info Click Here!