Ep 15: Matches That Matter

While there is no such thing as a perfect match, it is possible to choose a puppy with a personality that fits well with yours to ensure that your relationship will be easy and loving. Today on Badass Puppy Owner we focus on the third and most important thing to consider when choosing a puppy – temperament. Jeanette outlines the two different types of personalities dogs and humans can fit into and gives us some examples of relationships that will work and relationships that won’t. She outlines how important it is to have a dog trainer and be firm with your puppy in terms of discipline. She also answers questions from listeners about how to introduce a puppy into a home with an established dog and how to help a puppy with a prey drive be less aggressive. Lastly, we discuss the unethical practices of pet stores and why a trusted breeder is your best bet when looking for your puppy. Tune in to get the best advice about finding a puppy with a temperament to match yours!

Key Points from This Episode:

• The three things to consider when choosing a puppy: gender, color, and temperament.
• The importance of the temperament and personality of your puppy. 
• Common issues of a dog being rehomed.
• Two generalized types of personalities that humans and dogs can fit into – firm and soft. 
• The importance of having a dog trainer.
• The importance of being firm with puppies.
• Soft dog and soft human: good match.
• Soft dog and highly soft human: problematic. 
• Firm dog and soft human: works with dedication.
• Highly firm dog and highly firm human: very challenging. 
• Firm dog and firm human: it can work but will be very difficult.
• Highly firm dog and highly soft human: constant turmoil. 
• How to choose a puppy to join a family with an established dog. 
• The importance of asking yourself if you are willing to meet the needs of your puppy.
• Specific breeds sometimes have a predisposed temperament. 
• How to assist a dog who is aggressive and has a prey drive. 
• How unethical it is to buy from a pet store.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Jeanette Forrey

4E Kennels

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Jeanette Forrey

4E Kennels

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