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Discover the Most Friendly Dog Breeds That Like Other Dogs and Animals
When most people think about what kind of dog would be ideal to own for themselves, they tend to think of friendly dog breeds that will get along well with other animals. After all, owning such a breed can make it a lot easier to be around other people who also own dogs. With this in mind, we will explore which dog breeds are the friendliest. Before doing so though, let's first look at some practical tips for how one can socialize any dog to behave well around others.
Here at Mill Creek, Abilene's favorite pet-friendly apartment community, we love to help our residents with all of their pet questions and needs. That's why we've put together a handy guide to the friendliest dog breeds out there!
Tips for How to Help Your Dog Behave Properly Around Other Animals and People
It is possible to get even the rowdiest dog to behave a bit better when it is around other dogs and people if you take the time to work with it. A few useful tips to get started include:
Controlled Socialization - You certainly don't want to start your dog off with more than he or she can handle. Therefore, you should only have them around calm individuals and dogs that you already know and trust. These socialization sessions can also be short in the beginning (around 5 to 10 minutes) and increase in duration as the training continues.
Practice Skills That Make Your Dog Friendlier - There are certain behaviors which will automatically make your dog appear friendlier to those who aren't already familiar with them. Tricks such as sit, stay, watch, and leave it are all things that your dog should learn early on to help them behave better when they are around others.
Use Treats to Reinforce Good Behaviors - Getting your dog to behave well isn't all about negating their negative behaviors. There is also an element of rewarding their positive behaviors that must be considered as well. This is why you should use treats as a means of rewarding your dog when they do the right things.
These are some starter tips that can help you work with any kind of dog that you ultimately decide to adopt. Some require more training than others, but all dogs have an ability to learn new skills and adapt if you are willing to give them the time and training that they require.
Most Friendly Dog Breeds
Let's now talk about some of the most friendly dog breeds that you can potentially adopt if you choose to do so. Among the breeds that are worthy of your consideration are:
Golden Retriever - Who doesn't love a golden retriever? They are the poster child of a dog breed for being friendly. This is why you see them so often in television and movies. People love their golden retrievers, and those retrievers have a great sense of allowing their humans to have the personal space that they might require at times as well.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - This breed is known for being very loving with their owners and even with strangers in most cases. In fact, many Cavaliers are also known to bond with cats, so they are a great option for a mixed pet household as well.
Bassett Hounds - These dogs are so chill that they are often seen as a lazy breed. However, they are extremely friendly and just want to be loved on. If you want a breed that is incredibly low maintenance and is also quite friendly, then you need to go with a Bassett hound.
Beagle - This breed is a pack breed by nature, but they are often quite loving in general. They are known to be very into using their nose to investigate anything that is new or interesting to them. It can be quite a cute thing to witness.
Adopt a Dog from a Local Abilene Shelter
You can adopt your next faithful dog companion from a local Abilene shelter right away. Among the shelters that you should check out to find the breed that you are looking for include:
All Kind Animal Shelter - Run by a local non-profit, this animal shelter is a great place to find your new best friend and support the community at the same time.
TaylorJones Humane Society - Filled with a wealth of information about everything to do with pet ownership, this is an excellent place to look for your next pet and receive some useful information about pet ownership in general.
Try one of these locations to find the pet that you want and identify which breeds make the most sense for your specific needs and what you can handle as far as training is concerned.
Check Out a Pet-Friendly Apartment at Mill Creek Apartments
If you’re looking for your next home in Abilene, then visit us at Mill Creek Apartments. Our pet-friendly community offers cozy 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floor plans designed to provide comfort, style, and spaciousness. Residents also gain access to exclusive amenities like the resort-style swimming pool, well-equipped fitness center, onsite laundry facility, and more.
Schedule a tour today and discover your next pet-friendly home in Abilene at Mill Creek Apartments.