There are hundreds of dog breeds, all of various shapes and sizes with varying requirements and personalities. Finding the right puppy from all the breeds of dog available can be a tricky business but there’s help at hand! Our easy guide will set you off in the right direction.
Puppy Guide
Puppy toys should be one of the top items on your inventory list when deciding to buy a new puppy. When your new puppy is in his crate then you will want to keep her busy. In addition, having plenty of puppy toys for her to chew on will go along way in training your dog that they shouldn’t be chewing on your furniture.What happens when you place plenty of puppy toys in the dog’s crate is that they get a sense of ownership to their stuff. When the dog knows that it is allowed to chew on its own puppy toys, then that is the important part of the learning process of not using your stuff as a chew toy instead.And of course a puppy toy is not just used for dog training. Puppies need stimulation. They need to have something peaking their curiosity at all times. They need to be entertained when awake.
While there has been a long history of dogs assisting people who are blind, it was not until after World War I that a formal dog guide program was developed. A school in Pottsdam Germany trained German shepherds as guides for blinded veterans of the war, but did not stay in existence for very long. However, an American woman living in Switzerland learned of the program and ultimately advanced the modern dog guide movement in the United States. Her name was Dorothy Harrison Eustis and she was a wealthy Philadelphian experimenting with the training of German shepherds as working dogs.
Morris frank, a young blind man living in Nashville, Tennessee heard the article and wrote to Ms. Eustis asking her to train a dog for him. Morris Frank had lost the use of his eyes in two separate accidents and did not like depending on others. He asked Ms. Eustis to train a dog for him and, in return, he would teach others who were blind so that they, too, could become independent. Ms. Eustis replied that if he could come to Switzerland for the training, she would accommodate his request.
The Airedale Terrier is a fine breed – great family dog, wonderful protector, and very intelligent. However, the Airedale is also a breed within the “terrier” family, which means he is a bit on the strong-willed side. Because this breed is a larger breed, it is important that he be properly socialized and trained, as young as possible.
The Akita Inu is a large breed dog that is suited for outside or inside living. In addition to being a large dog, usually weighing between 75 and 110 pounds, the Akita also has a very, distinguishable shape. The head is quite large and the tail long but curled up over the back or side. When you see this particular breed, you would likely be impressed by both power and grace.
This adorable ball of white fluff has proven to be an exceptional breed for families with or without children and pets. The breed is overall a healthy choice, loving, friendly, playful, devoted, and highly intelligent. When training this breed, it is important to use praise and positive reinforcement rather than harsh punishment. Since the Bichon Frise can be somewhat shy, improper training could lead to additional problems of biting and/or aggression.