How to Responsibly Give a Dog As a Gift

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Ensure the person who you give a dog to wants a dog.. Give an adoption kit.. Think about the recipient's lifestyle.

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Ensure the person who you give a dog to wants a dog.

Step 1

Ensure the person who you give a dog to wants a dog.

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Give an adoption kit.

Step 2

Give an adoption kit.

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Think about the recipient's lifestyle.

Step 3

Think about the recipient's lifestyle.

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Factor in the dog's needs.

Step 4

Factor in the dog's needs.

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Know what dog the recipient wants.

Step 5

Know what dog the recipient wants.

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Be realistic when giving a dog to a child as a gift.

Step 6

Be realistic when giving a dog to a child as a gift.

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Ensure the dog you'll give as a gift has everything it needs.

Step 7

Ensure the dog you'll give as a gift has everything it needs.

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Obtain the dog responsibly.

Step 8

Obtain the dog responsibly.

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Seal the deal.

Step 9

Seal the deal.

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Talk to your child if they are the recipient of the dog.

Step 10

Talk to your child if they are the recipient of the dog.

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Allow the dog to explore the home.

Step 11

Allow the dog to explore the home.

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Show affection to the new dog.

Step 12

Show affection to the new dog.

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Get to know the dog's body language.

Step 13

Get to know the dog's body language.

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Separate the dog from other pets at first.

Step 14

Separate the dog from other pets at first.

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Reward good behavior in your new dog.

Step 15

Reward good behavior in your new dog.

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Be patient with your dog.

Step 16

Be patient with your dog.

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