Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett9 Okt 2020

Puppy Selection: How I Do It and Why I Didn't This! Time #36

How do you pick a puppy? Even if you are not selecting a puppy, a lot of these concepts apply to a rescue dog. I've just raised a litter of puppies, and one will stay with me as my next dog, so I'm covering my tips, plus how my puppy chose me!

In the episode you'll hear:

• How our rescue dog Tater feels about living in a family of Border Collies.
• The considerations about what sort of dog is best for you.
• How Tina the Poodle came into our family when I was a kid.
• Why to set an intention about your next dog.
• The three areas I look at when picking my puppy.
• What to consider about structure and temperament.
• What you need to know about puppies and temperament tests.
• About what your heart tells you and why I'm big on the woo.
• Why to trust the breeder of your puppy if you have done your research.
• The reason to not second guess yourself.
• About the adventures that led me to my new puppy.
• Who my next dog is and her name!

Spoiler Alert Puppy Names:
Moira Rose - Say Yes to Inspired Moments - Dream
Alexis - Say Yes to Playing for the Moment - Swish
David - Say Yes to Making the Moments Count - Mission
Stevie - Say Yes to Being in the Moment - This!

Resources:

• Podcast Episode 13: Naming Your Puppy or Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/13/
• Book: What's Your Angle: Understanding Angulation and Structure for the Performance Dog by Helen Grinnell King - https://geni.us/whatsyourangle
• Book: Picking your Performance Puppy by Helen Grinnell King - https://geni.us/performancepuppy
• Avidog Website (Search for the word Temperament) - https://dogsthat.com/breeders
• Book: The Resilience Project: Finding Happiness Through Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness by Hugh van Cuylenburg - https://theresilienceproject.com.au/shop/product/book-finding-happiness-through-gratitude-empathy-mindfulness/
• "This Is Me" by The Greatest Showman Cast from 'The Greatest Showman Soundtrack' (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEJd2RyGm8Q

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