How to choose the perfect puppy from a litter?

Hello,I am going to get a puppy from a litter this Friday,but I am not sure how to tell if the puppy is the perfect one.
Thank you all for your answers!
I am looking for a calm and loving family pet.I don’t really want the ones that are running all around like crazy.




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I bought my son a then four-month old male miniature poodle several weeks before this past Christmas. The puppy is very cute, but he is kind of aggressive in the sense that he growls and bites a lot. He is also extremely stubborn. I’ve been told that neutering him will remedy these ill behaviors, but I wanted to hear from some people who know more than I do about dogs before having the puppy neutered.




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What's an alternative to a pet gate?

Due to the akward opening to the kitchen, I can’t locate a pressure gate that fits. Are there any alternatives to keeping a puppy in a specific area of the house while you are gone? Also, my 11 month old puppy has been house broken for 4 mths. Is there a chance he will go in the house while I am away say a couple of hours? Thanks.




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I saw a couple of posts on here ages ago about it being a scam, and now I am curious about the subject so I thought I would ask.
I agree with needing to save up big time if you don’t have insurance. It’s been 2,000 dollars in the last 3 months. I’m cashing in savings bonds to pay!
My dog is very small but she is not a puppy anymore.




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We have a puppy who is 100% potty trained. We crate her when we go out, but now that she is trained (and has been for a while) do we still need to crate her at night? She has slept with us a couple of times in the past and stays on the bed so we are not concerned about her roaming around the house at night. I would like for her to sleep with us, but don’t know if this will ruin the purpose of crate training. Thanks!




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I am reasearching average prices on certain puppies and I was wondering what the average price was in a pet store; like in malls. I’d rather rescue a puppy, if they have what I am looking for, than pay a breeder double what I would in a store.




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What can cause a puppy to suddenly stop eating?

For a week now my puppy has suddenly stopped eating. We have tried feeding her different foods and treats also. Sometimes she will eat a small amount but we are still concerned. She got her first set of vaccinations 2 weeks ago so we were thinking this could be a factor. If it isnt, can someone please explain what is going on and what i should do?




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hi people, pls help me. i hav mini schnauzer 3 months old and i dont know how much pet food should i give..

now im trying to give 1 cup in morning, 1.5cup in noon and 1 cup at evening.
i feel im making a mistake because when i saw my puppy eating i think she wants more XD

help me and thanks in advance.




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How old should your puppy be to start training for disc competitions? (eg, 13 weeks, 16 weeks etc)
I have a 11 week old Australian Shepherd/ Border Collie cross, and want to enter disc competitions but she doesn’t seem to take too much of an interest yet. If you could help me that’d be great!
Thanks.




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How do I get my dog to accept his crate?

For the first 2 weeks my 3 m/o puppy didn’t do too bad with his crate training. Whined for a minute or 2 then stopped and slept. For a few days he didn’t even whine. The last 2 days, however, he has to be pushed into the crate and barks and howls for seemingly endless amounts of time. Any ideas?
he’s got toys and sometimes a biscuit or 2…doesn’t pay attention to them…haven’t tried the clock yet tho




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