The dog is considered man’s best friend and as such is considered part of the family. Welcoming it is often an act of love but there are many factors to consider.
Not all humans are good for all dogs and not all dogs are good for all humans. Choosing the right dog is a fundamental condition for living happy together. What are the best criteria for choosing one dog over another
? Here are some suggestions.
Index
- Consider the breed (or mix) characteristics of the dog
- Consider your lifestyle
- Consider your sensitivities
- Consider your physical characteristics
- Remember that aesthetics betray
- Choose a dog with characteristics compatible with yours
Consider the breed (or mix) characteristics of the dog
Dogs have a genetic predisposition – such as retrieving, hunting, herding, defending, guarding – which is reflected in the way they interpret and deal with situations. It is important to choose a dog with characteristics that are compatible with the life it will lead and with the lifestyle of its humans. Consider your lifestyle
You have a large family You
live alone
You are very active
You are sedentary You
love sports and outdoor activities
You live in the city
They seem irrelevant details, but they have much more weight than you think. In fact, it is essential to choose a dog with characteristics compatible with your lifestyle. Consider Your Sensitivities
Getting a dog can present you with a number of practical challenges that need to be considered. Before welcoming a pet into your family, which will accompany you for many years, it is better to ask yourself some questions. You have problems with drool
You are a clean freak
You are not You
love physical contact or on the contrary, you are a detached type
You are sensitive to smell or you don’t care about it
Taking a dog with characteristics that respect your sensitivities is necessary for a lasting and rewarding relationship.Consider Your Physical Characteristics
Just as it is necessary to consider your lifestyle, when choosing a dog, evaluating your physical characteristics also plays a role. You have the strength to hold the dog when he pulls on the leash
You are in such physical condition to be able to carry him out as long and in the way he needs
Before you let an animal into your life it is always the case to reflect on many details, which may seem insignificant (but which are not at all). Remember that aesthetics betray Small and white doesn’t mean good and calm(rather…); big and black does not mean bad and agitated; it is not said that a long-haired dog loses a lot of hair or that a puppy that from a small and a white wad grows up to become a bear. Before welcoming a puppy or an adult dog into your family do not stop at aesthetics, rather try to get to know the animal and understand if it can be suitable for you: the rule that the dress does not make the monk that applies to humans, it is even more valid for dogs. Choose a dog with characteristics compatible with yours
Choosing a dog with characteristics compatible with yours is essential for leading a carefree and happy life together. For example, it makes no sense to take a guard dog (such as the Cane Corso) in a family with a constant movement of people, just as it would not be correct for a family that does not adequately stimulate a hunting dog (for example a Weimaraner). .
And again, a bulldog is structurally incompatible with someone who is hyperactive; an intelligent dog born to work (for example the Border Collie) needs a master who adequately stimulates him both physically and mentally: we always remember that our four-legged friends are living beings with needs that must be respected , just like ours .
