There are so many options. You may want a certain breed. So a breeder or rescue of that breed should meet your needs. Skin. You already looked at the puppies' coats while surveying the litter. Now take a closer look at the individual puppy. There should be no areas of hair loss, no pustules (pus-filled bumps or pimples), no redness, and no flaking. How do I know what the puppy’s personality will be? When I had two sheltie puppies to choose from and one fought constantly when held and the other struggled briefly, then settled, I chose the latter.

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Basic info to finding your puppy, tips, and anecdotes. I found it was helpful in some respects but every dog and every human is different. I think the part that must be stressed here and also is touched upon in the book is to seek professional trainers. And, last but not least, make sure the puppy you see is the one who’s best for you. Don’t Be Afraid To Walk Away Your new puppy will likely need to learn all of their skills from scratch, which means lots of basic training! Start the basics at home, such as teaching your dog recall and sit. This will prepare your puppy for when you start heading out for their first walks, and you can continue their training when you’re out and about with more distractions.Ears. Ears should not have an odor or discharge. The ear flaps should be covered in healthy hair. Scratching at the ear is a sign of trouble.

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New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including: You’ll also need to make sure your new arrival has their own space set up, by creating a place for their resting area. A crate can be great, as it gives them a secure base to explore from and can help with their toilet training. Make sure it’s in a quiet place where they won’t be disturbed or in the way, with lots of blankets and bedding to keep them warm and comfy. If you’re planning for your dog to share your room or bed, it’s still important to give them a safe area where they can rest at other times, especially if you’re not planning on giving them access to the bedroom at all times. An indispensible book for puppy owners, or would-be owners, who want to know how to bring their puppy up to be a happy, well-behaved and friendly adult dog. Give them space: Although it can be tempting to spend every minute with your new pup, they’ll need to have time to themselves too. If they need to sleep and rest, give them the space to do so and encourage them to play on their own sometimes to help prevent separation problems later in life. Everything you need to know to help you feel calm, organised and in control BEFORE your new puppy arrives!So it’s crucial that you look not only at your needs but also those of the puppy when making a decision.

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She was the first person to be appointed by a national animal welfare charity as a full time Animal Behaviourist, eventually heading a team of behaviourists. While parts of this book did sound like one massive advert for specific puppy breeders, as a whole I found it interesting. Don't get me wrong. I love my four-legged kids, but when next time happens and I go and get myself another pup, I will do things differently. Cesar does have a few really good points about what to look for etc. (Although I will still get a rescue dog. I will not be supporting breeders while there are dogs who need homes.)That brings us to the question: how to choose the perfect puppy? and not just a perfect puppy, but the perfect puppy for you. The dog wasn’t given a sufficient amount of exercise or mental stimulation. The 10-minute walk the pup was getting was just a warm-up for the dog.