Don't let your doggy be a stereotype! Here are some tips on how to overcome this.
Share The Breed’s Backstory:
Most people are unfamiliar with different breed’s history, so share your dog’s lineage and backstory.
Ensure They Are Well-Trained:
It’s imperative that every dog be well-trained and behave politely on and off-leash. However this is even more important for large breed dogs and will aid in making them appear to be less-intimidating to others. A dog politely sitting and waiting, is much less scary than a dog who is jumping.
Set Your Dog Up for Success:
I always encourage owners to advocate for their dog. Do not force your dog in situations/interactions that they feel uncomfortable with. Your dog does not need to meet every person or dog they come across.
What I am trying to do, is encourage people to spread the positive points of their dog’s breed – so that way we can help erase the lies, misconceptions, and discrimination that unfairly plague responsible dog owners and prevent deserving dogs from being in loving homes.
Just because a dog is a certain breed, it doesn't automatically mean they are set with a specific personality. All dogs are different and deserve a chance at life!
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