BBC reporter Laura Smith-Spark gave us a call asking with the Obama's should be looking for in a new dog. What a great question. There are many important aspects in choosing a dog, we boiled them down to our top three!
If you know anyone looking for a new puppy or dog, we offer FREE phone consultations to help them find the best fit, to know what to look for and to make an informed decision- pass it along!
1. Sociability: We recommend that anyone looking for a dog, choose a dog that is HIGHLY social towards people. Social dogs are naturally drawn to people, as a function of their temperament and experiences.
2. Temperament Testing: Whether you work with a breeder or a animal shelter/rescue, temperament testing is a must. This helps make a a good dog-owner match and serves as way to gauge and screen for aggression.
3. Contract/Support? We have had many a client with the magic, disappearing breeder! When you have questions or hit a rough spot, it's nice to know that the breeder or rescue will pick up the phone! How 'bout it? Read any and all contracts for detail and ask what happens if you as an adopter has an issue? Do they have resources? Can they help? This is often what separates the good from the great.
Read the BBC article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_2008/7714480.stm
Leigh Siegfried, CPDT-KA and the Opportunity Barks staff make occasional posts on dog training and puppy training tips and resources, enrichment and the human-animal bond. We work with dogs and their owners in Philadelphia, Bucks County and the surrounding areas. We're certified, award-winning and Vet recommended and offer private tutoring, boarding and training programs, and group dog training classes, workshops and clinics. www.opbarks.com
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