Ultimate Guide to Which Gender is good for a first time dog owner

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First-time dog owners are always full of questions about which breed of dog is right for them. They often also wonder about which gender of dog will suit their pet needs – a male dog or a female dog.

In this guide for first-time dog owners, we are going to take a look at the signs that show you that you need a dog in your life. There are many breeds of the best first-time dog pets out there and deciding on breed and gender is the first step to going to the pet store and getting your furry companion home.

Firstly, let’s take a look at signs that you need a dog.

Your house feels a bit empty

This may be the case for working professionals or older people who now live by themselves after spending years taking care of their kids who are all grown up now.

Whatever the reason may be if you find your home empty it may be time for you to bring home a pet dog.

Depending on the size of your home, you should bring home a specific breed of dog. Spaniels, spitz, and pugs are ideal dogs for smaller homes. If you have more room in your home and also a surrounding garden you can get yourself a larger dog like a German shepherd, labrador or golden retriever.

You have too much time on your hands

We all know the feeling – we want something to do but are just not sure what. In that case, maybe it’s time for you to get a dog that will give you the companionship you need. It’s nice to imagine that we can keep a dog at home, however, dogs do need a lot of care and attention too. It’s ideal that your dog should not be alone when you’re out at work. It will keep your future dog away from boredom and sadness when you are away.

You daydream about getting a dog every day

Are you a frequent daydreamer about puppies and dogs running through your mind? Maybe you were daydreaming about dogs and found this article. If you’re thinking all day about a furry companion, maybe it’s time for you to get a dog. However, dogs are not as easy to keep as a dream. This is not to say that caring for a dog is impossible.

They just need a lot of specific care and attention, so be prepared when getting your home a new dog.

You spend a lot of time looking at dog pictures and videos

Sometimes people spend hours looking at adorable pictures of puppies and dogs in different states of playfulness and cuteness. This could be a sign that you need a dog at home. Dogs can be therapeutic companions often referred to as a person’s best friend. If you can’t help but look up pictures of dogs and puppies on the internet, maybe it is time for you to become a dog mommy or daddy.

You get excited when you see dogs in public

Can’t help but light up when you see a dog in public? Maybe it’s time for you to bring your first furry companion home from the pet store. Often, we see dogs out in the public and just want to pet them and give them a scratch. It’s a common human tendency to find dogs cute, just like it’s a common dog tendency to think of humans as their best friends. If you get excited when seeing a dog as you walk around in public, then it’s time for you to visit the pet store or pound to find your own furry best friend.

You tell everyone that you want a dog

Sometimes the truth automatically slips out and you tell your best friend, family members, and even strangers on the street that you want a dog. This may be a common cause of falling in love with all furry four-legged friends that may come your way. If you’ve been talking about getting a dog for a long time, and know the responsibility of keeping one at home entails, it’s time for you to bring a dog home as your furry companion.

How to choose the best gender for your dog or puppy?

So, you’ve decided to take the leap and bring home a dog to his or her forever home. However, before you decide on when to bring your dog home, you have a few questions about which dog would better suit your needs. This new dog owner guide can help you with this decision.

There are a few general differences between male and female dogs. In this article, we’ll be talking about these differences and which gender of a four-legged friend is better for you and your home. Let’s see how we can pick the best first-time dog for you.

The research on male vs female dogs

When it comes to furry companions, each one is special and has its own needs. In this section, we will differentiate between male and female dogs and talk about the slight difference between the two.

For example, male dogs tend to be more affectionate towards their owner while female dogs are easier to socialize with. Male dogs are also larger in size than female dogs. This may affect you if you live in an apartment and want to bring a dog home.

Male dogs also are playful with children however do not have the parental instinct that female dogs have. While a male dog will look at a child as a playmate, a female dog will be more caring and protective about little ones.

Temperament wise there is a small difference between male dogs and female dogs. Male dogs enjoy more attention and are always asking to be pets. Female dogs are less boisterous and are more gentle in nature.

Are there learning differences between male and female dogs?

You wouldn’t believe it but in a family setting, male dogs like to hold on to their puppyhood. Male dogs are more playful and hence find it difficult to focus during training. The best way to train male dogs is to give in to their need for attention when they obey orders. This way male dogs tend to learn faster and are able to remember their training lifelong.

Training female dogs

Female dogs have a greater advantage when being trained. They are attentive companions who are always keen to obey their owners. Female dogs just like male dogs like attention and this can be an advantage when training your female dog. There’s only one downside to training a female dog and that is they are less focused when in heat.

Intact vs neutered dogs

There are many advantages that are associated with neutering your male or female dog. A dog that is not neutered is also called an intact dog. Let’s take a look at the pros of neutering your male or female dog.

Neutering male dogs reduces their need to mark territory

Male dogs like to raise their leg and mark their territory. But why do they do this? Male dogs spray as high as they can by lifting their leg. The higher the spray, the more impressive other dogs feel your male dog is.

Male dogs that are neutered are less aggressive than intact dogs. Neutered dogs rarely get into fights with other dogs. Neutering your dog reduces the dominance and aggression of your male dog. It’s also noted that male dogs which are neutered are more focused.

Neutered dogs do not chase female dogs that are in heat. Even if they are able to catch up and impress a female dog, he will not be able to sire puppies as he is neutered. A recent study also shows that dogs who are neutered have a lower risk of contracting testicular cancer.

Advantages of spaying female dogs

Female dogs that are spayed live longer healthier lives. Spaying your female dog reduces the risk of urinary tract infections and cervical cancer. The best time to spay your dog is before its first heat.

Dogs that are spayed do not go into heat and prevent your home from being soiled when your pet is in heat. Spaying your female dog prevents any unexpected pregnancies and also makes your dog less aggressive.

Conclusion

There are many reasons why you would want a dog, but what is important is that you should be able to care for a dog and offer it a safe forever home where it will be your companion for a lifetime. Whether you want a male or female dog is up to you. Both genders of dogs have their own personal nature and traits. However all dogs are common in one regard, they are a human’s best friend. We hope you found this article interesting and informative. We have more in store for you, so continue reading.