| Actually, if the truth be known, just about every one of | | | | provide them with the proper support, the pup won't |
| us would like a pup who needs very little training, won't | | | | fight you or even struggle to get down. He should feel |
| chew the living room couch into small pieces and then | | | | pretty comfortable being held by you. |
| spit them out (or worse yet, swallow and digest them!) | | | | But go one step further while you're holding him. Touch |
| and who will adapt rather quickly to our family setting | | | | the puppy all over his body. This includes his paws, |
| and lifestyle. We're not asking for much, now are we? | | | | mouth and ears. Gauge the reaction. A puppy who is |
| The first step to fulfilling these requirements, then, is to | | | | on the road to socialization - being around people - will |
| actually spend some time with the litter as a whole. | | | | allow you to do all of this. |
| This is the only way you can see which of the | | | | Once you've done this with at least one and probably |
| members have outgoing personalities. And how do | | | | several of the siblings in the group, it's time to ask |
| you spot them? The puppies with the most | | | | yourself some questions. Does the puppy enjoy the |
| well-balanced personalities will be those who are in the | | | | company of people? Do sudden sounds or |
| center of the group, playing with everyone. They aren't | | | | unexpected movement scare him? You know what |
| trying to dominate any of their siblings nor are they | | | | the answers to these questions should be. |
| being overly submissive with them either. | | | | Once you've viewed the dogs as a group, ask to see |
| But just don't watch these guys. Go ahead, crouch | | | | each puppy alone. That's right! This, according to some |
| down and approach their level. The friendliest pups will | | | | breeders, is the best way to get a good picture of |
| run to meet you. If you pick them up correctly, and | | | | what the personality of each puppy is like. |