How to Pick the Right Dog (this whole line is a keyword, 1000 hits low comp) - By: Val Heart

As an Animal Communicator many people come to me asking if they have picked the right dog to bring home, and to include in their family. A staggering percent of dogs end up in shelters and face possible euthanasia because their owners didn't consider some important points before making the most important decision in their dog's life.

These three points should always be considered when deciding if you and a dog are a good fit for each other:

What lifestyle you actually live

How much time you are willing and able to dedicate to your new companion

How much training and skill you currently have, and whether you need to learn more for the breed you are considering.

These questions will serve as your benchmark for evaluating what kind of dog is suitable for you and that will not compromise the quality of care for your new dog, and also will not interfere and inconvenience your way of life.

Another way to determine if a dog is a good fit is by writing a "job description" for your dog in order to find out what traits and characteristics you would want in a dog.

Like humans dogs have a sense of purpose in life. They need to feel as though they are fulfilling their "roll." Therefore, your job description must match up with your dog's ability to fulfil his life purpose. If possible it is always best to ask the dog what he feels his purpose is directly. But that being said, certain breeds of dogs have unique character traits that make them more suitable for certain jobs. Take the time to research the breed you are interested in to get a thorough understanding of their basic character traits.

Another way that a dog's innate character/personality traits affect everyone in your home is by their energy level. If you are a more laid back and peaceful person, a high energy dog would not be advisable for your personality. In this situation the result would be the feeling of chaos in your home.

Also, be aware of where you buy your puppies. If you are buying your new puppy from an individual rather than a store, then ask for references. (You also would want to find out where a store gets their puppies.) Some people may produce puppies in large quantities with no regard for their genetics, health or environment. You need to know what types of problems you may be dealing with down the road resulting from any emotional or physical hardships from the time of their birth until they came to be with you.

Finding the right dog that would fit smoothly and happily into your home can take a bit of research and care. Impulsively making this very important decision can have disastrous consequences for everyone, especially your new puppy who may face going to a shelter if it doesn't work out.

About the Author

Val Heart, Expert Animal Communicator, Behaviorist, Author, Master Healer -- Providing Communication, Come learn how! Speaker, Teacher, Columnist, seen on TV and heard on radio. Call (210) 863-7928, visit http://www.valheart.com Get Val's Free Report: 10 Things You Must Know Before Hiring An Animal Communicator http://www.valheart.com/animal_communication/FreeReport.html

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