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When
you decide to purchase a dog it is first wise to think about exactly what you
are looking for within your relationship from them . Remember if you decide to
go for one of the working breeds and then decide you cannot give them the
stimulation that they might need, it could be a recipe for disaster. Sometimes
good working dogs can make very bad pets. The correct selection of dog at this
stage is probably the most important step you will take. Proper research into
the breed that you choose and finding a responsible breeder will pay off later. Dogs are social pack orientated animals and as such need to know their position within the family and what is demanded from them. Giving them mental stimulation, play and affection on your terms will help the dog see you as the controlling element their life and thus raise your ranking status. The easiest way to raise your status is to do this first at home Up until recent times the relationship between dog and man as been one of mutual gain. We have used dogs for their keen sense of smell, their protection and their hunting skills to name a few. It used to be that the majority of people that had dogs had them as a working partnership. Our expectations of dog know is often very different now in most cases we choose the dog for nothing more than the love and friendship that they can provide. Dogs depending on there breed are capable of far more and in some cases if the cannot release this mental energy they will start to exhibit all kinds of behaviour and psychological problems.
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