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Some popular examples are Parson Russell terriers, Staffordshire terriers, or West Highland whirte terriers. Pit bulls (which is a generic name for many types of terriers) are also in this group. So a golden who’s been bred to hunt will probably need more exercise and a job than one from conformation lines. This assumes you have a litter to choose from. If there’s just one puppy such as you may find at a shelter or rescue or if everyone else has already chosen from a litter, you can still do many of the below tests. This online, self study, self paced course covers everything you need to get off to the best start with your puppy. You need look no further than the disclaimer at the front of this book to realize that that Cesar Millan has no business pretending to be a dog trainer:

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How much time can you commit to grooming a dog (and how concerned are you about shedding)? Also, do you have allergies? That brings us to the question: how to choose the perfect puppy? and not just a perfect puppy, but the perfect puppy for you. This is a lifetime commitment. It’s best to learn about what type of dog will fit in best with your family. Don’t Get Two Puppies at the Same Time

Choosing the right puppy for you

I'm a big fan of Cesar Milan. I like his story of coming to America to follow his dream in his last book. I did find a couple of things off putting in this book, almost boujie in its delivery, like, potty/house training in which Cesar and a breeder just doesn't understand how hard it is to housetrain and "my puppies are house and crate trained by 10 weeks." Truthfully, I found by 10 weeks my puppy was also crate and house trained but that was HARD WORK and would've appreciated a better how-to rather than how-come. These can really add up. You may decide not to get pet health insurance and not need pet walkers or doggie daycare, but expenses can really add up over the years. Do You Have Children? Fall to the ground at least a few feet away from the puppy. Ideally, the pup shouldn’t be frightened or become reactive or aggressive biting or growling at you.

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In addition to co-authoring six books, Cesar has created numerous instructional DVDs and continues to host a popular series of seminars where attendees learn how to apply his extensive knowledge of dog psychology and rehabilitation techniques. Bring a clean towel from home and rub the mother dog and a couple of litter mates with it. Wrap your pup in this familiar scent to ease his transition to a new home. When you walk through the front door for the first time with your pup, take a minute to acquaint him with his new surroundings. Let him explore the house, sniffing as he goes along. Sit with him quietly, providing lots of hugs. Then try a little playtime to further cement your new bond. Take him on a walk to show him where he will eliminate or introduce him to potty pads. "If you and your veterinarian think it best to change foods or alter feeding schedule, do so gradually.” He shouldn’t cough or have difficulty breathing, which could both be signs of illness or a genetic problem.Survey their overall appearance. Do the puppies' coats shine? Are they dull or flaky? Do you see any bald spots or sores? Pups should have healthy coats that shine with no areas of hair loss or redness.