Getting a new puppy is exciting for your whole family, but it is extremely important that your family is prepared for the responsibility.

It is a good idea to delineate responsibilities among family members before you bring your new pup home. For example, who will be responsible for feeding the dog in the morning? And will the same person be responsible for feeding the dog at night? If someone isn’t assigned this role, your dog may end up being overfed or underfed.

It is important that everyone in your family knows that owning a dog will take a little extra time. You’ll have to decide who will be responsible for walking the dog. You will also want to discuss who will primarily be responsible for potty training the dog.

When you bring your new dog home, make sure you schedule a checkup with your vet San Francisco.