For future dog owners

• Inform yourself about what it will take for you and other members of your household to take on a dog.
• Decide what type of dog is right for you and your family.
• And once you say yes to adopting the animal, stick with it.
• Establish yourself to be the leader in your team/pack, use discipline and boundaries from the beginning. Be consistent all the time.

Then have patience, spend time, much time, observe, get to know this being now living with you. 
Most of all, have, build and feel trust and respect for your dog. Discover what kind of training works best for your new companion. Have patience. Observe, sense, feel the energies involved. Find out the proper cuddle times, get her/him to relax and enjoy your hands on the body. Give guidance, correct instantly - stay calm - surrounding emotional and energetic states will get picked up and acted out by your dog. Find many ways to socialize him/her. Find out what works best for them in training. Respect them and their intelligence.
No pity or sentimentality. No rewarding unwanted behavior. 

• Feed them good food, the healthiest you can offer
• Take care of their medical needs
• Walk with them, take them places.
• Channel excess energy or go slow, reassure with the tone of your voice.
• Allow them to do dog things, allow them to be dog-happy.
• Open your heart, be amazed, touched, surprised and allow the delight and joy.
• Get help promptly if needed

And then:  - spend more time - and take lots of pictures.