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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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