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Selecting and Providing a Home for a Dog
  • Selecting a Dog
    • What Type of Dog Is Right for Me?
    • Does a Dog's Size Matter?
    • How Do Dogs Do With Children?
    • Does Where I Live Matter?
    • Should I Get a Puppy or an Older Dog?
    • Where Should I Get My Dog?
    • What Questions Should I Ask?
    • What Should I Look for in a Particular Dog?
  • Providing a Home for a Dog
    • How Much Work is a Dog?
    • Will I Need a Dog Bed or a Crate?
    • Do I Keep My Dog Outside?
    • What Do I Feed My Dog?
    • How Much Exercise Will My Dog Need?
    • Will a Dog Have Behavior Problems?
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