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by Smokin Joe on 15 January 2017 - 14:01

Getting a puppy is always a crapshoot. So, we search for the older dog to eliminate that issue. However, what is the process to determine which dog is most appropriate for the persons needs? I understand there are experts on here that have accumulated years of experience and have developed a "feel". What I'm interested in are the various tests that may be used to determine suitability.

susie

by susie on 15 January 2017 - 15:01

Suitability for what?

by Smokin Joe on 15 January 2017 - 17:01

SAR, IPO, PPD, PSA, watchdog/ active family dog. Clearly there are different tests for the various needs. Once the basis of that is established, are there further tests to determine overall temperament. In other words, you see a dog doing protection work on a field and in other venues/ environment (dark building, slippery floor, in different groups of people, etc) and there is no difference. On one level, this looks good. But what happens when the dog isn't working or in drive? How is the dog in a normal environment and how does he transition to and from? This seems to me the type of testing that must be done for service dogs. I'm interested in the approach. Does this make sense?

susie

by susie on 15 January 2017 - 19:01

I can only tell you what I look for in a dog -
I want to see dogs during training, and I want to see them when they are relaxed ( in the best case outside of their comfort zone ) - overall behavior ( strangers, children, dogs, sudden noises, and so on ).
All of this I want to see by myself, no "stories".

You gave a long list ( SAR, IPO, PPD, PSA ) but the most important part was the last : "active family dog".
You need to realize WHO will spend the most time with the new dog - is it you, your wife, maybe children?
Who will walk the dog? Who will have to deal with any problems from maybe 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. day after day?

That said the "active family dog " part may become the most important part for the dog...

KYLE

by KYLE on 24 January 2017 - 13:01

There is no one test that determines a great prospect. But rather how a pup does on several tests. I like to see the pup interact with the litter mates. Is it alpha? Does it join into play with the other pups? Does it pick up toys and play with them on its own. On its own does it have a natural retrieve. On its own does it want to be with you? Is it happy and energetic when greeting new people (confidence). Loud noise what is the pups response? Does it run, avoid or go and investigate after a short period. These are just some of the things I do and look for in a pup. But pups are a crap shoot. I like to find young dogs 8 months to 18 months.





 


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