How To Choose The Right Dog
January 27th, 2010
Before picking a dog, there are lots of considerations to take into account. Spending time considering these issues early on will improve your chances of making a good choice. Having worked out what you’re looking for in your new pet dog, it’s time to start trying to match up these personality traits with recognised breed characteristics.
To get heaps more advice on how to choose which dog is the one for you, take a look at choosing a dog
Its essential at this stage to do as much background reading and research as you can. Be sure to get the best quality information and help as you can.If you require information on general dog welfare topics for example, its obvious that you should talk to someone from a reputable veterinary practice. By the same token, you should put questions regarding breed characteristics to a dog behavioural specialist. Take help offered by your friends with a pinch of salt – they may mean well, but its no substitute for advice from a genuine expert.
Don’t forget also that dogs, like us, are individuals.
The way that your dog behaves now is likely to be as a result of its own history just as much as the recognised characteristics of its breed.
For breed issues therefore, it is strongly recommended to talk with a reputable dog breeder.
There are many more useful tips and helpful bits of advice on how to choose a dog at deciding which dog is right for you
When you think you may have found the dog for you, try and get a feel for his general mood and nature by spending as much time around him as you can. Does he seem to enjoy the company of you and your family? Is he confident and lively when you are near him, or does he seem fearful or apprehensive?A thorough assessment of the dog, taking into account his past experience and level of training, will assist you to make the decision on whether or not he is the dog you are looking for.The dog will still be influenced to some degree by his inherited characteristics, so try if you can to have a observe his family members also.
If you’ve chosen to opt for a younger dog, it should be no less than 2 months old, have undergone its early socialisation training, and have started work on its obedience training.The puppy should appear content for you to pick him up, without displaying any signs of distress or anxiety.
If you’re careful to pick a dog thats right for you, you should hopefully have years of enjoyment with your new canine companion, as you watch him develop into a happy and entertaining new member of your family.
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