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Originally Posted by Zulu29
Also have a Boston, phenomenal dogs. Is very adaptable to your lifestyle. Mine is happy to go on a long walk or even hikes but she’s also content to lay around on the couch all day too. I’m currently looking to get another Boston puppy for her to “train”. Had big dogs (GSD, Husky, Border Collie) all my life but I’ll probably stick with a Boston from now on.
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Zulu, this is interesting. I have met a handful of these dogs, different owners and they always seem to be yappy and full of piss and vinegar, which I have found to be quite annoying and I would never get one of these dogs. Does your dog bark much?
I find picking the right dog isn't always easy, but doing your homework on a breeder if you are going the route of a breeder is essential. Picking up a puppy in a parking lot because the breeder doesn't have time to meet with you is a big no-no (my cousin did this, definitely got a puppy mill dog and not a pure bred like they thought, nothing but problems from day one). You should be able to meet the parents of the litter and the puppies before picking one, if this isn't an option, they likely are running a bit of a shady operation.
For me, my next dog will likely be a rescue again. We foster dogs with the humane society and I just see so many dogs come to the shelter who just need love and training, loads of people think they know something about training dogs but the knowledge gained in the industry is nothing like 20 years ago. It is amazing the difference between what I knew 10 years ago with my first puppy away from my family compared to now after a few years of training foster dogs and working one-on-one with the professionals at the humane society.
I highly recommend taking courses with a professional, you will really appreciate it for the lifetime of your pup!
