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How to Choose the Right Puppy For You Mia Montagliani YourDogNeedsYou.com Copyright YourDogNeedsYou.com 2010-2014

Choosing a Puppy: How to Choose the Right Puppy for You

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Hi fellow dog owners! Choosing a puppy is an important decision - with good health and good luck, you'll have this dog for about 20 years, so you want to make sure your chosen dog will fit your personality and lifestyle. In this slideshow you'll learn: - The right questions to ask when deciding if a dog is the right match for your lifestyle - How can you choose a friendly and compliant dog - What’s involved in adopting a dog from a shelter - How can you prepare your home for your new dog - What should you do the 1st day you bring the dog home - What is the best equipment for training and care - What is the actual cost of raising a dog After this presentation you'll be armed with the right information to pick your perfect puppy! Thanks for viewing my slides! For more puppy training tips and tools, please visit http://YourDogNeedsYou.com Good luck choosing a great puppy! Mia Montagliani Head dog trainer @YourDogNeedsYou

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How to Choose the Right Puppy For You

Mia MontaglianiYourDogNeedsYou.com

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Is your dog the right match for your lifestyle? How can you choose a friendly and compliant dog? What’s involved in adopting a dog from a shelter? How can you prepare your home for your new dog? What should you do the 1st day you bring the dog

home? What is the best equipment for training and care? What is the actual cost of raising a dog?

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Lifestyle Match Survey1. What kind of residence do you live in?☐ Flat or Apartment☐ Townhouse or Villa or Unit☐ House

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Lifestyle Match Survey2. What type of area do you live in?☐ Inner city☐ Suburban☐ Rural

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Lifestyle Match Survey3. What size is the yard in which the dog will live?☐ None☐ Small☐ Medium☐ Large

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Lifestyle Match Survey4. Do you have other pets?☐ None☐ Yes – Cat/s☐ Yes – Dog/s☐ Yes – Cat/s and Dog/s

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Lifestyle Match Survey5. What is the gender of your other dogs?☐ Not applicable☐ Female☐ Male☐ Both

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Lifestyle Match Survey6. Are you able to keep your dog secure?☐Yes☐No☐Sometimes

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Lifestyle Match Survey7. How much time will you exercise your dog each day?☐ None☐ 30 minutes☐ 60 minutes☐ More than 60 minutes

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Lifestyle Match Survey8. How active is the owner?☐ Inactive☐ Not very active☐ Quite Active☐ Very Active

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Lifestyle Match Survey9. Are you experienced at handling or training

dogs?☐ No☐ Yes – a little☐ Yes –very

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Lifestyle Match Survey10. How long will your dog be alone each week?☐ Not at all☐ Up to 20 hours☐ 20-40 hours☐ More than 40 hours

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Lifestyle Match Survey11.Do elderly or disabled people stay with you?☐ No☐ Sometimes☐ Often☐ Permanently

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Lifestyle Match Survey12.How old is the dog’s primary caregiver?☐ 5-18 years old☐ 19-39 years old☐ 40-59 years old☐ Over 60 years old

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Lifestyle Match Survey13.How much are you willing to spend on your dog’s

food?☐ Not much – on a tight budget☐ A reasonable amount☐ A good amount☐ No limit

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Lifestyle Match Survey14.How much grooming are you prepared to provide each

week?☐ None☐ 1 hour☐ 2½ to 4 hours☐ More than 4 Hours

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Lifestyle Match Survey15.Are you looking for a dog that will protect you

and your property?☐ No☐ Some warning barks are okay☐ Defensive

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Lifestyle Match Survey16.Do you or your family members suffer from

animal/hair allergies?☐ No☐ Yes

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Lifestyle Match Survey17.Do you have children or child visitors?☐ Yes☐ No

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Seven Steps to Choosing a Friendly & Compliant Dog

1. Observe the puppies at play - Bossy puppies generally bite, growl at or pin down other puppies. Compliant puppies tend to play more nicely.

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2. Approach and pat the puppies. The bossy puppy will demand your attention and affection. Curious puppies will seek your attention in a friendly way.

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3. Pick up the puppy and cradle it like a baby. Puppies that resist and wriggle are generally more bossy than those that are compliant.

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4. Have the puppies follow you. The puppies at the front of the pack are either curious or bossy. The bossy ones will tend to fend off other puppies in your presence.

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5. Place an unfamiliar item near the puppies. Puppies that investigate quickly are likely to be more secure than those that stay away.

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Seven Steps to Choosing a Friendly & Compliant Dog

6. Walk away from the puppies. Observe which puppies settle down quietly and which puppies show insecurity by yapping and whining.

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7. Observe the breeder or pet store attendant with the puppies. Puppies who are initially timid to you may turn out to be quite friendly towards someone they know.

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Choosing a Puppy From a Shelter- You may not know dog’s history- Watch for signs of illness after adoption- Your dog will be de-sexed (part of adoption

fee)

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Choosing a Puppy From a Shelter- Fewer puppies available- Problems can be managed with proper

training- Some dogs may not have any issues

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Choosing a Puppy From a Shelter- Ask:1. Dog’s history2. Dog’s breed

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Choosing a Puppy From a Shelter- Make a careful decision so spend time with the

dog- Adoption fee may include de-sexing &

vaccinations- Don’t forget to register your dog with the council

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Choosing a Puppy From a Shelter US & Canada: - Fee may range from USD25-150- http://www.animalshelter.org/shelters/

states.asp

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Choosing a Puppy From a Shelter United Kingdom- Fee may range from £70-120- http://www.dogpages.org.uk/

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Choosing a Puppy From a Shelter Australia- Fee may range from AUD50-350- http://www.petrescue.com.au/

rescue_directory/

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Introducing Puppy to Your Home- Put yourself in your puppy’s shoes: it’s a

scary time!- Show your puppy around when she arrives- Set up boundaries

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Introducing Puppy to Your Home- Initially, supervise interaction with other pets- Show your puppy her potty area, food and

water- Enrol in puppy classes

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Checklist: Puppy Care in the First 24 Hours Have ready: - A collar and leash- Bowls or pans for food and water

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Checklist: Puppy Care in the First 24 Hours Have ready:- The same dog food she's been accustomed

to eating- Dog bed & toys & grooming equipment

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Checklist: Puppy Care in the First 24 Hours- Bring your puppy home safely in a crate- Allow puppy to meet people- Offer water and food

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Checklist: Puppy Care in the First 24 Hours- Make an appointment with your vet- Choose a safe, warm area for bedtime- Ignore your puppy’s cries in the night &

potty early

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The Right Equipment1. Collar & Leash2. Crate3. Grooming Equipment

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The Right Equipment4. Toys5. Water & food bowls6. Bed

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Budgeting for Your Puppy’s Needs- The costs of owning a dog have to be

considered over your dog’s entire lifespan- The average cost per year of owning a dog is

around $1571

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Budgeting for Your Puppy’s Needs- Vaccinations- Worming, treatments for fleas and ticks- City, county or state licenses

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Budgeting for Your Puppy’s Needs- Typical dog equipment and supplies- Dog food and treats- Grooming- Cleaning

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Budgeting for Your Puppy’s Needs- Training classes- Possible boarding if you go on vacation- Fencing or other forms of containment for

your dog

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Budgeting for Your Puppy’s Needs- Regular veterinary care such as routine

examinations, any lab work or x-rays, periodic dental cleaning and treatment for the occasional injury

- Medications or supplements

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Budgeting for Your Puppy’s Needs- Pet insurance- Generally more expensive at the start and

towards te end of the dog’s life

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