What is the dog that best goes with you?


Choose a dog as a pet is not always an easy task. Although the normal thing is that we get carried away by how tender and affectionate the dog looks to say: I love him!, the reality is that selecting who will be the new member of the family deserves much more than just looking at the aesthetic.

Do you lead a busy lifestyle or do you have a lot of time? Do you have enough space at home or is it limited? What if you have children? These are some of the questions you should ask yourself before making the decision. Once you have the answers, then it’s time to choose.

The professional dog trainer and owner of Dog Training Service RD, Joseph David Lorashare the considerations that you must take into account so that you do it according to your needs.

working dogs

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Races: German Shepherd, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Rottweiller, Doberman, Labrador, Retreiver, Golden Retreiver, etc.

These dogs specialize in jobs such as search and rescue of people, in addition to the detection of narcotic or explosive substances. However, the expert assures that they can perfectly be breeds to have in houses with patios.

Of course, clarify that these dogs are not your best option if you work eight hours a day or lead a very busy lifestyle, because seeing each other for a long time alone, they can fall into anxiety and develop bad behaviors, such as biting household furniture, to eliminate stress. They are ideal for athletic people who like to play sports with dogs.

guard dogs

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Races: German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois Shepherd, American Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer, Doberman, Rottweiller, among others.

A dog guardian is one who defends his life and that of his owner. An important point about these breeds that José David highlights is that they must be trained correctly to fulfill this function, without showing aggressive behavior towards children or unknown people who do not represent any danger.

Given their nature, they may be ideal for you if you spend a lot of time away from home and what you need is a dog take care of your home while you’re away. But, beware, it is not for you to leave them alone all the time, because, like any pet, they require care. Like working dogs, due to their size, it is best to keep them in spacious homes.

furry companions

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Races: Pomeranian, Shitzu, Yorkshire terrier, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Chihuahua, etc.

If you live in a small house or apartment, and space is an issue for you, you should definitely consider having a dog of company In addition to the fact that they will not grow too large, they adapt perfectly to being in a family, they are docile and patient.

What you should know about these breeds is that, despite being low maintenance, they require a lot of attention, since they are very playful and being alone for a long time can lead to depression.

What if you have children?

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Having little ones at home should not be a reason that affects your decision about which dog choose. This is because, according to José David, any race can live with children, as long as they are properly educated.

“Accidents happen when we don’t have balanced dogs and when that puppy grows up and doesn’t know what his role is in a certain household. I don’t know, they get used to it from a young age that there are limits in that house, and that both the child and the other members of the house must be respected, ”he says.

The expert also says that dedicating the time that each dog needs and letting them connect with the environment are key factors in avoiding aggressive behavior.

To this he adds that, regardless of the breed, if a pet was used to being surrounded by people and suddenly begins to be alone for a long time, it is likely that it exhibits hyperattachment behaviors, obsessive-compulsive disorders or separation anxiety.

“If you give him adequate time and let him have contact with the outside world, he will be a dog balanced and unwanted behaviors will have little chance of appearing”, he concludes.

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Adopt or buy, that is the question

Much is debated about whether when acquiring a new pet we should adopt or buy it, a question whose answer is very personal. At least that is how José David considers it, who says that it is an issue that the family should think about carefully, since, just as there are rescued dogs that adapt very easily to a new life, there are others that have been victims of abuse, that many times it is difficult for them to live together as a family.

“Today pet shelters are at capacity due to poor decisions by owners. Having a pet is a responsibility just like work, friendships, couples or family. If you are not going to dedicate the time it deserves, you better not buy or adopt.”

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