The three characteristics of small size, non – shedding, and being easy to train bring numerous benefits.
Small Size
Small – sized dogs are convenient and easy to walk. In case of unexpected situations, you can hold them back or pick them up immediately. They eat less, allowing you to improve the quality of their diet within a limited budget and reduce the risk of illness. (A 20 – pound bag of dog food for a big Golden Retriever might not last for two weeks, while for my two Teddy dogs, the same 20 – pound bag can last for three months.) The costs of bathing, grooming, and styling are relatively low, and they are less likely to be rejected. (There are still many places that don’t provide bathing and grooming services for large – breed or aggressive dogs.) They cause less damage. At home, they might just chew on the doormat. My small – sized Teddy can’t even climb onto the sofa or chair, let alone destroy the house.
Non – shedding
The non – shedding feature was really my top priority when choosing a dog. I’ve been raising cats for decades, so I know how annoying animal hair – shedding can be. I don’t want to elaborate on this advantage as those who have experienced it understand.
Easy to Train
Teddy dogs are actually very easy to train. I’m a follower of Darwin’s theory. I advocate letting dogs express their natural instincts. That is, except for necessary social skills, I don’t teach them anything else and let them develop on their own. I only teach them skills like using a designated area for toilet, waiting in place, not picking up food from the ground, and not barking randomly. Skills like sitting, lying down, rolling over, playing dead, and shaking hands, which are not essential for dogs, I don’t teach. So, it’s very easy to train them well.
My two furry kids are very well – behaved. They don’t bark randomly, don’t chase people when going out, and are friendly to other dogs. They never bark at other dogs. Even if the other dog barks, my dogs just run to my feet and don’t bark back. On one hand, they have a naturally docile character. On the other hand, they started playing with all kinds of dogs, adults, and children since they were six months old, so they were socialized at an early age, resulting in good behavior. They’re not afraid of big dogs or strangers.
Many small dogs that bark randomly outside are mainly because they’re scared, which is caused by going out too little. Taking your dog out more often to play and interact with other dogs can solve this problem. Note that you should take your dog out to communicate with other dogs as they can “chat” and learn from each other. Just walking your dog alone every day doesn’t help much with its social learning.
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