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Taking care of a dog properly is no easy task: it is time consuming and hard work but a well cared for dog is a joy to live with, is unlikely to have any behaviour problems and is a joy to take out.  If you are thinking about getting a dog for the first time, don't miss our next articles and think about whether you could really give a dog the life that it needs before you make your final decision.  Don't forget dogs can live for 14 years or more - where will your family be in 10 years from now, how will that affect the dog?

source: gooddoggie.co.uk - image: flickr.com/photos