3 extra tips how to choose the best puppy
In order to choose the best dog, you should look over dog breed pictures. It is the best way to find out its appearance when it grows up.
First step – turning upside down
Gently turn the puppy upside down on its back. Keep it in this position for 30 seconds. The aim of this step is to assess how well it copes with stress when somebody else is psychologically or physically dominating.
Normal. At first, the puppy resists, but later resigns itself and starts eye contact.
Dominant. The puppy all the time resists. It expresses its dissatisfaction in using different sounds or biting.
Submissive. The puppy doesn’t resist, it can lick your hands.
Independent. The puppy doesn’t resist at all and avoids eye contact.
Second step – stroking
Sit next to your puppy and start stroking it from the head till the tail until it starts behaving in some way. The aim of this step is to assess the social dominating level.
Normal. The puppy nestles next to you and tries to lick your face.
Dominant. It jumps, tries to climb onto you and tries to bite.
Submissive. The puppy turns upside down and licks your hands.
Independent. The puppy goes away and keeps a distance from you.
Third step – rising up
Join your fingers under the puppy’s stomach and raise it gently that all for paws won’t reach the ground. Keep it in this position for 30 seconds. The aim of this step is to assess the reaction’s level of domination without any control.
Normal. The puppy is relaxed.
Dominant. The puppy all the time resists. It expresses its dissatisfaction in using different sounds or biting.
Submissive. The puppy doesn’t resist at all; it can lick your hands.
Independent. The puppy doesn’t resist at all; it keeps calm and doesn’t move.
Without any rush you can be interested about the most popular dog breed, until you find your best friend.