There are three types of dogs regardless of breed or mix.
A dog that will be fine in the average home
A dog that will be fine in the average home with basic obedience training and limited supervision. This dog can just hang out with you.
A dog that will be fine in a more structured home
A dog that will be fine in a more structured home with advanced obedience training and substantial supervision. This dog needs work to do.
A dog that needs strict obedience training
A dog that needs strict obedience training, constant supervision, and massive amounts of daily exercise. This dog will go crazy without leadership, attention, and hardcore exercise.
Most of the problems with your dog are due to picking the wrong dog for your lifestyle. Shop for a dog with the same care and attention you give to shopping for a new car. Remember, this is not an impulse buy with a return policy. It’s a 10-20 year commitment to care-for, train, and love a living, sentient being.
