17/11/2021
Did you know that there are 5 major types of dog personalities? Check these out & let us know which best describe your furkids!
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘿𝙤𝙜: comfortable in most surroundings - natural born leaders - can easily take charge - likely good team players – body language displays openness and composure
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙮 𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙙 𝘿𝙤𝙜: take longer to acclimate to surroundings - do not enjoy being forced into doing things - react very well to praise and encouragement - avoid chaotic or loud environments – enjoy feeling safe, secure & loved
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘿𝙤𝙜: think instinctually - bond better with leaders - may appear to be standoffish - do not enjoy being forced to socialise or train unless motivated by the right approach - perfectly Ok by themselves
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙞𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠, 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘿𝙤𝙜: the friendly dogs who love everybody - typically get along with all people, dogs and even cats - tend to be overly enthusiastic – benefit from training to keep calm and contain over-excitement – love the notion of ‘let’s be best friends for life!’
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙙𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙜: eager to please in any environment - will control enthusiasm in favour of doing something that makes owner happy - easiest to train - friendly without being overly exuberant - can make great therapy dogs due to calm and open nature
Just like people, dogs have their own distinct and unique personalities 🧡 They may display more than one personality type, but usually one will be more dominant than the others. Which types best describe your dog's?
