Choosing a dog can be a big decision for your family. You are welcoming a new member into your family! There are a lot of factors that you should take into account when trying to pick the perfect dog. Keep reading to find out how to choose!

What is your lifestyle?
If you enjoy the outdoors, going for hikes, and having lots of adventures, make sure that you get a dog that can keep up. If you are taking them for a long run or hike daily you want to make sure that they are not too small. Remember, you’re not just getting a new dog, you are getting a new family member!

Do you have children?
Although every dog can be taught to be kid-friendly, some dogs are more even-tempered right from the start. Look into dogs, such as Labrador Retrievers, that are great with children.

Do you already have a dog?
Make sure that you bring your dog to become acquainted with the potential new dog. If they are not getting along, then that is a big indicator this dog is not the one for you.

Are you gone a lot of the day?
If your job requires you to be out of the house for long periods of time, choose a dog that does not require as much exercise and will be okay with staying at home for longer periods of time alone. Many times these types of dogs are smaller.

Choosing the perfect dog for you and your family is a big deal. Although we may fall in love with the first cute puppy we see, you want to make sure that you do your research to ensure that you are a great fit together.

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Been coming here for over 10 years. They know my cats very well, the staff is even excited to see them come in nowadays! I’ve had the chance to... read more

Mitchell K.

Dr. Deans is a fantastic exotics vet. She has taken the best care of our 16 year old chinchilla. She is incredibly kind and compassionate and has a... read more

Dorina L.

We’ve had the unfortunate need to use the emergency service here twice for our two boys. Both times everyone was compassionate towards our dogs,... read more

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Mitchell K.

Been coming here for over 10 years. They know my cats very well, the staff is even excited to see them come in nowadays! I’ve had the chance to watch this practice grow…it has never strayed from its dedication of animal health and professionalism. All the staff carries the same level of compassion as any of the staff before them. Doctors are very knowledgeable and do everything they can make sure clients have a transparent experience as well as the pets having the most comfortable experience. Prices are reasonable and competitive, especially when considering the facilities, resources and tools they have at their disposal. Going to the vet is part of the expense of having pets! It’s SO GREAT now that emergencies do not have be done with corporate vets and can be done with a private practice. Honestly a blessing to have this private practice in our community.

Dorina L.

Dr. Deans is a fantastic exotics vet. She has taken the best care of our 16 year old chinchilla. She is incredibly kind and compassionate and has a very gentle way that puts animals at ease. She answers questions very patiently and responds to messages quickly with helpful details and information. We feel very lucky to have found her!

Mary T.

We’ve had the unfortunate need to use the emergency service here twice for our two boys. Both times everyone was compassionate towards our dogs, kind and left us feeling calm and quite happy with the care received. Most recently, our dogs were treated by Dr. Duncan and we could not be happier. Our wait was extended because of a high priority emergency that came in at the same time we did, but the techs triaged our boys, brought them into an exam room to make things less stressful and checked in routinely. While we ended up leaving close to midnight, Dr. Duncan and the other staff we interacted with showed no signs of fatigue despite it being a busy night. While we love our local vet and Bennett Creek is 30 minutes from home, I wouldn’t hesitate to bring my animals here and we plan to use their boarding services in the future as well. Kudos to Dr. Duncan and her team, we appreciate you so much! (Our pups are doing well and after two days are basically back to being their normal silly and rambunctious selves!)

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