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HOME SWEET HOME ...
Keeping it that way!
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Be aware that your dog will need training for all behaviors
you want him to know. Our definition of socially acceptable
behavior is foreign to the natural conduct of dogs. Many years of
breeding has given your dog a manner of behavior inherent to that
particular breed or mix of breeds. For example, if your desire is
to have a dog that will have a natural proclivity to fetch balls
etc., then your choice should likely be from one of the many
retriever breeds. If you are looking for a guard dog type, look to
the various types bred for that discipline, such as found in the
family of working breeds. It is acceptable and very common to
choose a breed that does not match exactly what it is you desire,
though it will make training and expectations much easier for all
if you match your desires with the tendencies of the breed. Most
dogs are chosen for what they look like, not what they will do.
Choosing for what the dog looks like is okay for most, because the
average house pet will be trained for basic obedience which is
concerned with safety and acceptable behavior. If your interest is
for advanced obedience and/or responsibility, then the choice of
breed will play a more important part.
So here we are at home, this adorable little furry ball of
love is checking everything out and you are just captivated with
the whole thing. Soon though, all hell will probably break loose
because this little bundle is not at all aware of what your
expectations may be. Pup is going to behave exactly as he would if
he were living in the woods with the pack (dogs are pack animals,
always remember the mentality of the pack) where the whole world is
a playground, all things are potential toys and there are very few
do's and don'ts. In the pack, the dog will learn behavior from the
other members and conform to the pack's social rules of behavior
through instruction from the senior members with the first lessons
coming from Mom. This is why it is very important not to separate
Pup from Mom before the age of seven weeks old. Your puppy should
be totally weaned from his mother before he leaves the litter.
Interaction with other people, children and dogs during the age
period of seven to twelve weeks will enhance the dog's emotional
balance. If your dog is denied this interaction, his behavior
around other dogs, children, etc., could become unpredictable.
You are the "leader of the pack" and must maintain this
position with strict consistency. This is where "Walk A Mile In My
Paws" comes into play. You already have a home that you enjoy, so
let's keep it that way. Make sure the years you have with your dog
are good years, with as little offensive behavior from Pup as
possible. Using your "dog's point of view", as outlined in this
book, will make the addition of your new pet a wonderful and
rewarding experience.
END OF CHAPTER 1