How To Choose A Dog Breed
So you’re ready to bring a new family member into your household – you’ve decided to get a dog! You understand what is required to become a responsible dog owner – and are prepared to do it.
You’re now in the process of choosing a dog breed that will suit your lifestyle, personality and requirements. This is an important long-term decision for you and anyone you live with. It pays to do some research to ensure you reach the right decision.
When you visualize the type of dog you picture yourself living with the dog’s breed is just one of many factors you need to consider. It is a vital piece of the puzzle but merely because you pick out a breed with some qualities you desire does not automatically mean you will end up with the “dog of your dreams.”
What it does mean is that you will probably discover a breed of dog which is compatible to you and has the potential to be everything you had hope for.
The other just as crucial ingredients that combine to determine what type of dog you will share your life with are:
- Where you purchase your dog — always buy from a conscientious and reputable dog breeder if possible.
- Which puppy you choose out of the litter.
- The puppy socialization your dog’s breeder has given the dog.
- The obedience training you provide – this includes things like household etiquette, leash training and the basic obedience commands like sit, stay, come, down and heel.
- What you are going to do to be ready for your new puppy to enter your life and your home.
Alpha Dog Training suggests that you give us a call prior to bringing home your new puppy. We can give you no-obligation suggestions on what equipment to have ready when your pup comes home for the first time.
The above ingredients all come together to determine the health, well-being, character and behavior habits of your dog. Talk to Alpha Dog Training first for information on particular dog breeds or before selecting your new pet.