Eight Guidelines to Pay Attention to When Choosing a Dog

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If you are sure you want to buy a dog to accompany you, then when choosing a dog you must look and listen more, and choose a reputable and guaranteed shop. Many people often have a misconception when buying dogs that vaccinated dogs must be healthy, but this is not true. Many dogs develop infectious diseases after vaccination because right after vaccination they have the weakest immunity. Buyers must pay attention when selecting.
1. Choose according to the dog's energy level. One of the easiest mistakes people make when choosing a dog is not considering their energy level. Dogs have four basic energy levels: low, medium, high, and very high. For example, Border Collies are smart but require a lot of exercise, so it’s best to choose a dog that matches your own activity level.
2. Choose by a single standard. Either big or small; either short-haired or long-haired; either raised from a puppy or previously owned—do not blindly buy just because it looks good without a purpose.
3. Bring some tools for testing. Bring a collar and a four to six-foot leash when choosing a dog, and also bring a tennis ball, a toy, and some dog food to effectively test if the dog is healthy.
4. Test the dog’s interests. If possible, take the dog to an open area away from houses or kennels. First give it some treats (dog-specific ones!), then give it toys. See which it is more interested in. Understanding this helps with future training.
5. Take it for a run. Walk with the dog for a while and see if it follows you at a distance, chases you, or is overly excited and pulling you. These actions indicate the dog is actually ignoring you.
6. Give it some obstacles. If possible, throw it to other dogs. Observe whether it reacts calmly, shyly, or aggressively.
7. Go back and look at other dogs again. 10 to 15 minutes is enough for one test. Never decide on the first dog you see immediately; it’s best to look at 4 or 5 dogs.
8. Do not choose a dog based on price. Choose the right dog, not the most expensive. Purebred dogs may have lower survival rates. So be sure to choose a dog that suits you.