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Choosing the Right Puppy Dog - Use the Puppy Test to Help You Decide

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Choosing the Right Puppy Dog - Use the Puppy Test to Help You DecideBy Peter Madrid

Choosing a puppy from a litter is no easy task. You did your research and know which breed you like. You went to a breeder, hopefully a reputable one, and find yourself looking at six different puppies. But which puppy to choose?

One thing you have to keep in mind is just like every human is different, dogs are different too. Two puppies from the same litter can have completely different personalities.

If you're not an experienced dog trainer, there are a few considerations to help you choose the right puppy.

At first, just observe the puppies with each other. You should be able to isolate the good puppies with outgoing personalities during puppy play. They shouldn't be too dominant nor overly submissive with the rest of the litter. A dominant puppy may be too difficult for a novice owner to handle and will need consistent training to keep them at bay. A puppy that is extra submissive may be too fearful as an adult and can show their fear with aggression later on.

After the observation, use the following test to determine if a puppy is right for you. The responses vary from overly dominant to extra fearful. The suitable responses are in bold.

1. Put the puppy on the floor and when he walks away from you kneel down and call him in a friendly happy voice. Does the puppy

Walk away

Walk over to you and wag his tail

Run over to you and jump up and playfully nip or bite

Ignore you and explore his surroundings

2. Pet the puppy dog from head to tail. Does she

Cringe

Roll over on her back

Nuzzle your hand / Wag her tail

Nip your hand

Walk away

3. Make a sudden noise (forexample, drop your keys on the floor). The puppy

Cringes, yelps or cowers

Startles, then looks towards the noise curiously

Ignore the noise as if it didn't happen

Bark at the keys and even attack them

4. Gently squeeze one of the puppy's toes. Does the puppy

Jerk his paw away wildly while yelping

Pull his foot back calmly

Growl and try to nip your hand

5. Put some tasty dog food in a dish. When the puppy starts to eat, push the dish away with a stick. Does the puppy

Cower

Follow the dish and continue eating the food

Growl, bark or attack the stick angrily

Just remember that which ever puppy you choose, they have the potential of becoming excellent adult dogs. Some of the greatest trainers who work with dogs for field and obedience championships can pick any puppy from a litter and turn them into excellent dogs.

Peter Madrid invites you to visit Puppy-Portal.com for solid information that will help you select the right puppy for you. You will find more information on choosing a puppy choosing a good breeder (first car with your pup, puppy-proofing your home) and much more. The greatest part about it is that all information is FREE.

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Help! My Puppy is Biting - Learn How to Stop a Puppy From Biting

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Help! My Puppy is Biting - Learn How to Stop a Puppy From BitingBy Peter Madrid

Teaching a puppy not to bite can be a challenge. While puppy biting and nipping starts out as a bit of fun, it needs to be stopped as soon as possible to avoid problems later on when the puppy becomes an adult.

Why do puppies bite?

Young puppies that bite are going through a perfectly natural phase of puppy hood, especially and particulary when the puppy is in the teething stage. During this time a teething puppy will more bite and nip on just about anything the she can get her mouth on. Also, biting is a form of social play.

If the puppy was with the rest of the litter, this is how she would be playing with the other puppies. If one of the littermates gets out of hand, the other puppies will let the puppy know.

Because the puppy has no littermates, she will play with you the only way it knows how. It is up to you to show her that this type of behavior is not acceptable.

How do you stop a puppy from play biting?

There are several methods to help you teach your puppy not to bite:

Havea variety or diversity of toys available for your puppy. If your puppy start to bite, redirect her attention to her toys and praise her when she starts chewing on the toys

Provide ample exercise for your puppy. A tired puppy will is less likely to bite on you household item

Don't wave your hands around the puppies face as this will provoke the puppy to play bite

Peter Madrid invites you to visit Puppy-Portal.com and find out more on how you can prevent biting puppies. You can also learn about breeders of dogs, choosing a puppy from a litter, what food to avoid feeding you puppy dog and much more. All information and details is free so check it out.

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Choosing the Right Puppy For You - No Easy Task!

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Choosing the Right Puppy For You - No Easy Task!By Peter Madrid

For many people, choosing a dog for their family is as simple as finding a cute puppy. In reality however, this method is looking for trouble and its the number one reason dogs end up in a shelter. Choosing the right puppy for your family is a systematic procedure and by following a few simple steps, you can get a puppy that's perfect for your lifestyle.

Dog Groups

If you want to select the right puppy, you should start by looking at the various dog groups. There are eight dog groups in total. You can narrow down the breeds that are suitable for you by looking at these groups. For example, the Sporting Group consists of retrievers, amongst others. Retrievers love to swim and are generally very athletic. By knowing this simple fact you can decide if a puppy from the sporting group is right for you. You have to ask yourself whether you are an active person who is willing to take the time to sufficiently exercise your dog so he or she doesn't become bored and destructive. If your answer is no, than a breed from another group maybe right for you.

Breeders

Getting a puppy from a reputable breeder is very important when it comes to selecting a puppy. Sure, they maybe a bit more expensive then a puppy found in some random classified ad, however in the long run you will avoid a handful of problems. Good breeders raise their dogs in a proper home and will breed healthy andmentally stable puppies. Unfortunately, many people purchase a dog from a backyard breeder, only to later find out that their puppy has a serious health issue that will cost thousands of dollars in vet and medication bills.

Choosing a puppy from a litter

Just like babies, each puppy in a litter will have a different personality. Some will be very hyper and others more mellow. These traits will give you an indication of future temperament of the puppy. For example, if a puppy is overly dominant or aggressive with the rest of the littermates, that puppy will usually be more difficult to train later on and may even try to be dominant over you as an adult. On the other hand, a shy pup may translate its shyness into aggression later on, especially with strangers.

Peter Madrid currently operates an exciting puppy dog website for all you need to know about preparing for a puppy. He invites you to visit Puppy Portal and learn how to choose the right puppy, choose the good breeder, feeding you dog and much more. Best of all, information is all free.