Picking Puppies
Written by: Jeff R Hilton
When you go out to look at puppies with obtaining one in mind, you probably are already armed with at least some information, like knowing what kind of breed you are going to see, based on research that matched up your needs to the dogs needs. Possibly their age and sex, and beyond that a decision is often based on what each puppy looks like and the one that you are attracted to the most. Getting the latest designer dog, meaning the breed that is currently trending is usually not a good idea. Stick to a breed that does match your needs and meets theirs as a responsible owner.
There are other things to consider. Which one comes to you willingly. Which ones have more energy, or are they all charged up ? If you are interested in a certain one, see if it makes a fuss when you put a paw gently in your hand and hold it, or is patient enough to just let you and wait for you to finish. Pick the pup up carefully and cradle it. Does it wriggle like mad and try to get away. If so, this is usually not a good sign if you are looking for a more mellow laid back dog that's easy to train.
Watch all of them play together and look for any signs of aggression from one to another. One might be more aggressive then the others. chances are, you probably won't want that one. Look for clear eyes and no signs of any discharge. Look at the pups parents and note their temperament, as this will almost always be an indicator to the kind of dog the pups will become. Pups that are okay with you handling them and meet a few other criteria including temperament of parents, are often chosen to be service dogs for disabled people. It is for the same reason that these kinds of dogs usually make well rounded family pets.
With such a large percentage of aging population, the need for more service dogs will continue to grow steadily. Most people only think of service dogs as, seeing eye dogs for the blind, but in fact, their talents extend so far beyond that so as to be quite amazing accomplishments for our canine friends. Dogs are used for petting therapy for the elderly and the sick. They are used for search and rescue. As aide's to wheelchair bound persons, constantly retrieving items needed for everyday life, even helping out to put clothes on and that list is almost endless with possibilities.
If you are an absolute dog lover with lots of patience, you like to train dogs and are knowledgeable with a knack for it you might even consider a career training service dogs yourself. Do not buy animals from puppy mills. It's morally wrong and in all likelihood, it will cost you more in the long run as most come with a host of dangerous ailments already present. When it comes time for neutering or spaying, always use a reputable vet clinic.
Dogs have a great record as stress reducers and although most can cause stress at one time or another, in the end, it's all worth it for mans best friend.
Watch all of them play together and look for any signs of aggression from one to another. One might be more aggressive then the others. chances are, you probably won't want that one. Look for clear eyes and no signs of any discharge. Look at the pups parents and note their temperament, as this will almost always be an indicator to the kind of dog the pups will become. Pups that are okay with you handling them and meet a few other criteria including temperament of parents, are often chosen to be service dogs for disabled people. It is for the same reason that these kinds of dogs usually make well rounded family pets.
With such a large percentage of aging population, the need for more service dogs will continue to grow steadily. Most people only think of service dogs as, seeing eye dogs for the blind, but in fact, their talents extend so far beyond that so as to be quite amazing accomplishments for our canine friends. Dogs are used for petting therapy for the elderly and the sick. They are used for search and rescue. As aide's to wheelchair bound persons, constantly retrieving items needed for everyday life, even helping out to put clothes on and that list is almost endless with possibilities.
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If you are an absolute dog lover with lots of patience, you like to train dogs and are knowledgeable with a knack for it you might even consider a career training service dogs yourself. Do not buy animals from puppy mills. It's morally wrong and in all likelihood, it will cost you more in the long run as most come with a host of dangerous ailments already present. When it comes time for neutering or spaying, always use a reputable vet clinic.
Dogs have a great record as stress reducers and although most can cause stress at one time or another, in the end, it's all worth it for mans best friend.
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