If yes, it's wonderful but you need to learn a few tricks.
People bringing puppies into their homes are because someone in their family might be forcing them to get a dog. Almost certainly, it will be the young son or daughter and really, dogs do indeed provide wonderful companionship to kids.
Before you visit a shelter or an animal home to adopt make a list of your 'wants' and 'don't wants', which include size, energy level, grooming requirements, training requirements, and breed. But before that you have to replace feelings of pity and raw emotion with a slid knowledge of dog behavior.
1) Look Into Cages
Pass if you see manic behavior, circling, cowering, or lunging. Ask how long the dog has been at the shelter. If it's too long that could affect its sociability. Once you have an idea of the dogs that fit your profile, approach the crate put your hand up to the bars.
2) Stare At Dog For Five Seconds
If it backs away or growls, it does not mean it's a bad dog but if you're choosing a pet for family, it's not a good choice.
3) Extend Your Hand
Bend down and extend your hand, palm down and fingers apart. Hand should be level with dog. A sociable dog will stay in contact with your hand two or more seconds. A failed response will be to back away from you, growl, or ignore your hand.
4) Test Sociability
Stand in the middle of the room and don't talk with the dog for 60 seconds. Now you'll observe its sociability and see its true friendliness. If it's not trying to get your attention and initiate a relationship, then it isn't very sociable.
5) Conduct Listening Test
Clap your hand and say, "Puppy, puppy, puppy," to see how the dog reacts.
6) Store Dog's Back
Bend down to the dog's level and stroke the back of the dog starting at the neck and going to the base of the tail. Do this three times. After three, a sociable dog will want more.
7) Physically Check The dog
Check its eyes for clarity. Check for clean ears. Check its coat for shine cleanliness. Check for alertness.
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Love and gentleness are essential point as you raise your puppy, but it is a great mistake to think that love alone will train your puppy. Knowing where to buy a puppy is as essential as what breed of puppy to buy. Take suggestion from trusted relatives and friends about reputable breeders. If there is any confusion, contact the humane society or dog rescue groups. They will be delighted to help in your search for the perfect puppy companion. Training can be easily accomplished at home. SitStayFetch is a great resource for helping you solve a selection of your dog's basic training. |
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