Buying A Dog? How To Choose The Perfect Puppy

Picking the perfect puppy has less to do with how “perfect” your dog is and more to do with what dog you feel will be perfect for you. When you’re choosing a puppy, it can feel as if you are making the choice of a lifetime. What if you get a dog that you don’t like? What if your puppy turns out to be more of a challenge than you bargained for? What if it really has bad puppy behavior? How will you go about your dog training if it seems like an un-trainable dog?

Do Your Homework

So many people choose puppies that they just cannot deal with and drop them off at a shelter when “things just don’t work out”. Do not do this. It is cruel and more, it makes you irresponsible. That’s why it’s important to check out all different types of dogs before you choose your perfect puppy. Visit breeders of the type of dog you are considering, talk to people who own similar dogs and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering taking home as your new buddy for life.

Know, too, that each breed of dog has a personality which might not suit yours so, if you are a quiet person and want a dog who will be quiet with you, then you need to look for a breed of puppy that will be happy to sit next to you on those quiet nights and won’t get too rambunctious. If, however, you love to run and play and will be happy to always be engaging the attention of your puppy, then you should choose an animal who is going to be happy to play anytime, no matter what.

Meet Lots of Puppies

Many people feel a connection with their puppies right away and will tell you that they got the perfect puppy because you felt it right away. You love the puppy behavior they are exhibiting. It’s really important for you to take the time to meet lots of different puppies so that you can choose the one that you connect with. Puppies are all so cute, so you will need to look past that and choose the one that you really feel a bond with.

Spend some serious time with potential puppies. Observe the way they interact with their “brothers” and “sisters” and see which ones are aggressive and which ones are quiet. You should also consider which puppy comes to you and notices you. Much of the time, puppies notice everyone, but there will be one who seems to see only you. This is the perfect puppy for you.

Be Responsible and Form a Bond

When you have found the perfect puppy, the first thing you need to do is form a bond with that dog so that she will know that you are her “person”. By making sure to get to know her and her personality, you will develop a relationship with her that is more secure than anything and this will help the two of you to grow together. Plus, when you get to know her, you are letting her get to know you and you will likely be building a lifelong friendship.

Truthfully, puppies are a lot like babies. There is no perfect puppy, but when you take your time and consider what it takes to have a dog that works for you, you can come that much closer to finding the perfect puppy for you.

A Well Mannered Puppy and Training Good Dog Behavior

When you’re considering getting a puppy, you need to know that it’s not always easy to raise and train a puppy and, much like children, their behavior will drive you crazy, but, the good news is that you can have a well mannered puppy with a few simple tricks.

Teaching your puppy to be well mannered and exhibit good dog behavior doesn’t necessarily require a ton of time, but you will need to be consistent in your training and, as anyone who has survived the puppy stage of life will tell you, surviving the puppy stage can be very, very tough if you’re not ready to give them the attention they require. That being said, here are a few tips that you can use when your puppy is still little that will teach him to be well mannered and help you to get through the tough times.

Puppies chew and roll and play and get into things. They don’t know about being well mannered because in the wild, puppies are encouraged to chew, because it helps them when they are teething. If you don’t make sure that your things are out of the way and your puppy’s reach and provide plenty of toys for your new puppy to chew on, your furniture, expensive clothing and shoes will all suffer. Make sure that you put all your things such as shoes in closets or away that your puppy cannot get to. Barring that, if your new best friend does get a hold of your expensive shoes, you need to make sure that he knows that shoes are a big no-no. You don’t need to “spank” your puppy to teach him this, just make sure to always give him a stern no whenever he gets near something you don’t want him to have. In exchange offer him a chew toy or bone and tell him he’s a “good boy” when he goes to these items.

When it comes to house breaking your puppy, there are a couple of different techniques you can try and some are more effective than others. Many people like to keep their puppy in a crate at night or when they are away for the day. Often, when a puppy stays in a crate, even if they have an “accident” it keeps it localized into an easy to clean up space and eventually your puppy will learn that he doesn’t like to spend time in his messes. When you are home and able to devote the attention to your puppy, though, it’s important to take the time to train your puppy that he wants to go outside to do his job. By taking him out periodically and whenever he eats and drinks, and offering encouragement when your puppy does his job outside, you are teaching your pooch that he is a “good boy” as long as he does what you expect. This helps to encourage well mannered puppies in families all the time.

Ultimately with puppies, they want to learn to do what you want them to. No body likes to be in trouble and your puppy sees you as his new “mommy” or “daddy”, so he is going to want to make sure to please you. By teaching your puppy the basics of good behavior, you will find that you have a well mannered puppy in no time.

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