Dogs are no different than human beings in the wide range of characteristics and temperaments they possess. Dogs can have nervous breakdowns, just as humans can, but dogs get typed as bad-tempered or disobedient. Few people think of the stresses of modern life, the noise of traffic, the perpetual human rat race which affects the dog as its owner is forever dashing out of the front door, leaving the dog behind bewildered. The slower-ordered life of the past has almost disappeared for dogs and owners, and some dogs are put to sleep for conduct that could easily be corrected if only their owners would understand them and give them time.

The first characteristic to understand about dogs is that to them any change of home is traumatic. It takes time for a new dog to adjust to a new home, new rules, new food, and new people. Seldom is this given much thought.

People should understand life from a dog’s point of view before blaming him for everything that goes wrong. Mothers-to-be buy every book they can on baby welfare, but hundreds of people buy dogs with very little knowledge of them and then blame the dog for behavior they don’t approve of. Before a person gets a dog they should examine their knowledge of the breed of dog they’re choosing. Talk to people who have owned these dogs; see them at a dog show. If the breed shows aggression toward other dogs in the ring, or extreme nervousness when handled by the judge, think twice before buying one. Temperament faults are the most difficult to cure, and it may be costly to have professional help.

Think about how much exercise you are going to be able to give your dog; if it is somewhat restricted due to either your age, your work, or your health, don’t buy a Great Dane or a Doberman. Think about the dog’s coat; have you time to brush it as often as it needs? There is nothing more horrible than an Old English Sheepdog or a Collie all matted.

Also, dogs understand your moods and your thoughts, and if you are thinking unpleasant things about your dog, he will pick it up and be down-hearted. You must be prepared to get to know what your dog is feeling and thinking, if you are to get the best out of him.

Try to understand when your dog perhaps doesn’t feel 100 percent well and leave out the long walks or the training for that day. Usually the eyes of a dog gives away his health and his mood. Turning to the other side of the situation is the mind of the owner. Is he really concentrating on the dog’s behavior or is his mind also wandering? If so, he should give up training for that day, as one should do if not feeling well or in a bad mood. Dogs are very sympathetic animals if truly loved. They seem to sense when quiet sympathy is what is wanted from them and do not intrude on the owner’s thoughts or actions when the owner is not in the mood. But this takes understanding from the owner and a lot of companionship with the dog.

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