Guest Post by David Cugno from Perfect Pooch.
When deciding to buy or rescue a dog several factors must be considered. First and foremost – what breed? As you can imagine, different dogs do different things. High energy breeds like pointers and terriers need room to run or long walks. Dogs with a high work drive like shepherds and collies need both physical and mental exercise to challenge their minds. And protection breeds such as rottweilers, pit bulls, and dobermans may require more training to acclimate to strangers.
Too many people, sometimes with the urging of small children, get a dog based on how it looks and behaves as a puppy. Unfortunately, this is one of the biggest mistakes people make. When you get a dog you have an obligation to meet the physical and mental needs of that animal. Owning a dog is a privilege and a responsibility, not a matter of convenience. So many dogs are put in SPCAs or rescues, or even worse, euthanized because they don’t fit in with the owner’s lifestyle. If people would spend more time researching breeds before getting a dog, I’m convinced there would be a lot less unhappy and unstable dogs in the world.
In a future guest post, I will talk about the importance of proper training for you and your dog – and how to pick the “right” trainer.
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