Selecting and Dog Training the New Christmas Puppy

PHOENIX - Every Christmas brings with it all the new puppies and dogs that are intended to bring joy to any household family.  Unfortunately about 60% of new Christmas Dogs and Puppies end up finding their way to the local humane society, dog shelters or dog rescue organizations due to behavior problems in dogs.

Bill Glatzel, nationally renowned, dog training expert and clinical dog behaviorist of Phoenix Dog Training at TLC K9 Academy a Nationwide dog training company, says, “If new potential dog owners would do a little research on dog breeds and puppy and dog selection criteria, they could avoid most all problems with their new dog or puppy.  It is important to match the new puppy’s physical, mental, and emotional needs to that of the lifestyle of the pet owner.  For example, selecting a

Boxer puppy when you live in an apartment is a bad idea generally.  Boxers are high-energy breeds with a lot of physical and mental exercise needs.

Glatzel also says, “ Most people pick out a new puppy for all the wrong reasons.  Never just select a new dog or puppy based on its looks.  I have known some beautiful looking dogs that would eat your face off!”  Another common mistake says Glatzel is to select the biggest or smallest puppy in a litter or to select the calmest puppy or the most active puppy in the litter.

A lot can be found out about a potential puppy with what is known as the Volhard Puppy Aptitude test.  This is a temperament test that all new puppies should be given to establish what kind of potential personality the puppy might develop.

Researching particular dog breeds is also such an important step in selecting the right fit for you and your lifestyle.  The best way to select the right puppy is to consult with an expert.  TLC K9 Academy and their Phoenix Dog Training facility help potential dog and puppy owners select the right puppy for their needs and lifestyle.  “This is a free service that we offer our Arizona dog training clients.

TLC K9 Academy is Arizona’s Premier dog training company specializing in difficult dog training problems, severe dog behavior problems, off-leash dog training reliability and intense off-leash distraction dog training.  TLC K9 Academy is the only dog training facility with a Clinical Animal Behaviorist on staff as well as Certified Master Dog Trainers with over 30 years of dog training and puppy training experience.

To learn more about Dog Training, Puppy Training, or Dog Behavior Problems, visit the TLC K9 Academy dog behavior and training website, or call for immediate help at 480-502-3647.  To learn more about Dog Behaviorist Bill Glatzel, and Arizona Dog Training call for a free evaluation or behavioral consultation.

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