I'm sure there are people that improperly "test" their puppies and make poor judgments. However I disagree completely with overall negative impression this video leaves. I strongly believe it is an invaluable tool for ensuring that your puppy finds the best possible home for their personality! So that they get the right training! Yes, there is some self fulfilling prophesies, but isn't that just an indication that a good match was made? (...continued)
@TwKnVeX Do you give the low energy, no drive puppy to someone interested in getting into dog sport and then the high energy puppy with tons of play drive to the older lady who just wants a companion to go for some slow walks with? No, of course not! Either of those situations could very easily lead to disaster - of course they don't have to end in problems, but why make it harder than it has to be? Without doing an assessment, how can you make that right match? (continued again..)
@TwKnVeX (part 3) Do you leave it to the new puppy owners? How many just end up making a choice based on "he's so cute" and end up with a dog that is more than they can handle? not everyone is able to run 5k with their dog..does that mean they shouldn't be allowed one? Nope! they just need to find one with the right temperament! THAT to me is what the puppy testing is all about! Finding the right fit so both the dog and it's new owners can enjoy the training and bonding process together.
I'm sure there are people that improperly "test" their puppies and make poor judgments. However I disagree completely with overall negative impression this video leaves. I strongly believe it is an invaluable tool for ensuring that your puppy finds the best possible home for their personality! So that they get the right training! Yes, there is some self fulfilling prophesies, but isn't that just an indication that a good match was made? (...continued)
TwKnVeX 1 year ago 3
@TwKnVeX Do you give the low energy, no drive puppy to someone interested in getting into dog sport and then the high energy puppy with tons of play drive to the older lady who just wants a companion to go for some slow walks with? No, of course not! Either of those situations could very easily lead to disaster - of course they don't have to end in problems, but why make it harder than it has to be? Without doing an assessment, how can you make that right match? (continued again..)
TwKnVeX 1 year ago
@TwKnVeX (part 3) Do you leave it to the new puppy owners? How many just end up making a choice based on "he's so cute" and end up with a dog that is more than they can handle? not everyone is able to run 5k with their dog..does that mean they shouldn't be allowed one? Nope! they just need to find one with the right temperament! THAT to me is what the puppy testing is all about! Finding the right fit so both the dog and it's new owners can enjoy the training and bonding process together.
TwKnVeX 1 year ago
Love it!
CrueLoaf 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing. Good down to earth ideas in an easy going scenario.
pochobailey 1 year ago
Love Claudes deep woof! Nice to see everyone all on the same page lol. :)
ThePawkeeper 1 year ago
Yes, Ian will be in the UK in April 2011
visit Barking Jones online for details
Manchester 9th & 10th
Birmingham 12th & 13th
East Grinstead 16th & 17th
DogStarDaily 1 year ago
great information here,as always,any uk seminars on the horizon?
jaymillwall 1 year ago