Episode #4.2 - Choosing the Right Dog: Find the Dog That Actually Fits Your Life

<p>Choosing a dog because you love their appearance, feel sorry for them or have always wanted that particular breed can be the beginning of a serious mismatch.</p><p><br /></p><p>The better question is: can this individual dog thrive in the life you actually live?</p><p><br /></p><p>In Episode 2 of the new series of Paws and Pawsitivity, certified dog trainer and behaviour consultant Jamie Watkinson-Harvey looks beyond appearance and breed stereotypes to explore what guardians should consider before choosing a dog.</p><p><br /></p><p>We talk about age, temperament, energy, health, previous history and individual needs. We also look at why breed can provide useful information without allowing us to predict exactly how an individual dog will behave.</p><p><br /></p><p>And then there's the Tuesday morning test.</p><p><br /></p><p>Forget the beautiful photograph and imagine an ordinary wet Tuesday in November. You're tired. You've got work. It's raining sideways. Your dog still has physical, emotional and behavioural needs.</p><p><br /></p><p>Does the dog you're considering fit that life?</p><p><br /></p><p>If you're thinking about bringing a dog home, watch this alongside Episode 1, Before You Bring Your Dog Home, and make the decision with your head as well as your heart.</p><p><br /></p><p>🐾 Need professional help with your dog?</p><p>Pawfect Training Academy provides online consultations and personalised training programmes, with specialist support for separation anxiety.</p><p><br /></p><p>Subscribe to @PTA_Dog for force-free, fear-free dog training and behaviour advice, and share this episode with somebody currently thinking about bringing home a dog.</p><p><br /></p><p>© Pawfect Training Academy. All rights reserved. Intro music owned and licensed exclusively by Jamie Watkinson-Harvey.</p><p><br /></p><p>#ChoosingADog #RightDogForYou #GettingADog #DogTraining #DogBehaviour #DogAdvice #NewDog #PuppyAdvice #RescueDog #DogGuardian #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeDogTraining #FearFreeDogTraining #PawfectTrainingAcademy #PawsAndPawsitivity</p>