May 13, 2011
Do you think it's a problem for me to handle a bull terrier? For my first dog?
Full Question:
Greetings from Norway.My name is Kenneth, I am 22 years old and I am used to having a dog in my family. My mom has a dog, and my sister has a dog. But I have never had my own dog. I loaned a couple of your movies from a friend, and they are very good.
The dog race I want to buy is an English bull terrier, I've heard they are quite stubborn and often dominant. I have seen your DVD on dominant dogs. But I dont really know what I am getting myself in with buying a bull terrier. Do you have any experience with that race? You say that your traning isn't race specific, so I should be able to train a bull terrier just as good, but it may take some more time.. And I also want a german shephard, my sister has one, and I know you breed them. But I can't decide. Do you think it's a problem for me to handle a bull terrier? For my first dog?
Regards,
Kenneth
Cindy's Answer:
I think when selecting a breed of dog for yourself, it’s best to get as much knowledge of the good and bad points of each breed before you decide. Do lots of reading and visit breeders or dog shows if you can. There is really no way for me to say if you are equipped to handle your chosen breed but you are certainly doing it the right way by asking questions first. Most people get a dog on an impulse and then do the research later.
Regardless of the dog you end up with, the training steps are the same. Set yourself up to be the leader and establish rules from the very first day and I am sure you and your new dog will have a wonderful life together.
We have a lot of free advice on our website; I would start reading the sections on puppies.
I wish you only the best! Let me know if I can help you out when you get the new pup.
Cindy
Regardless of the dog you end up with, the training steps are the same. Set yourself up to be the leader and establish rules from the very first day and I am sure you and your new dog will have a wonderful life together.
We have a lot of free advice on our website; I would start reading the sections on puppies.
I wish you only the best! Let me know if I can help you out when you get the new pup.
Cindy
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