Paws For Agility

After months of grooming and canine obedience exercises, dogs from around the globe congregated at the Westminster Kennel Club last week to decide who would hold the prestigious title of “Best in Show.” For those of you who aren’t familiar with the competition, the dogs are broken down into various groups and judges on a variety of criteria, including dog show conformation. These include hound, toy, non-sporting, herding, sporting, working and terrier.

The winner of each group is then eligible for the top prize of Best in Show. Since there are several different breeds at the competition, much of the judging is subjective. This year’s champion, Sadie, was an exquisite Scottish Terrier.

Each dog varies not only in breed, size, and coat, but also in behavior. Wonder why there are dogs which always annoy you while others show pleasing dog behavior that make you want to take them home with you? This is all because each of them, like humans have their own personality and traits. That is why it is very important that before getting yourself a dog to care for, it is best to do some research about the dog’s character and what traits you can actually expect from them.

Before you should look further for help, try helping yourself by not asking too much from the dog. After all, dogs are just like human kids, they have a very simple mindset which you can work to understand. Once you think you already have a full grasp of their behavior, you can purchase dog training products and refine their conduct. Give them rewards for the jobs well done, and a little punishment if they misbehave. Remember that they can be desirable pets if you just know how to be a good pet owner.