With the kids off of school for the summertime, some households believe now is a great time to get a dog.
But Kiersten Benitez with Bark Orlando said it’s important to consider what type of breed you adopt.
Benitez began Bark Orlando in 2016 as a dog training business and ultimately broadened it to a full-service family pet care business.
Every day she can be found in contact with various types of dogs.
She shared her experience and recommendations for newbie dog owners with Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin on Florida’s Fourth Estate.
She said while training can make a huge effect genes do too.
Benitez’s top option for newbie dog owners with young Children is a Labrador Retriever.
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Lab
“I’ve never met a lab that didn’t just want to be in my lap,” Benitez said
In addition to being friendly, she said they are likewise extremely open.
“They can adapt pretty well to a lot of change and that’s good with a family and they have a pretty even temperament. Overall, they are actually pretty gentle dogs. They are super silly, and they are really easy to train,” she said.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
If you are searching for a smaller sized do,g Benitez said a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a good option.
“They are probably the most patient dogs I have ever met and also the happiest dog I have ever met,” she said. “I have never seen a Cavalier walking down the street with a frown on its face. They always look happy. They are always wagging their tail. They want everyone to say hi to them. They’re very gentle and they are always just content, and they love lots of attention. They don’t need lots of exercise. If you are looking for a small dog and maybe you have a very busy lifestyle, this is a good dog.”
Poodle
Poodles are not simply popular for breeding with other dogs, Benitez said they’re likewise excellent for households.
“They are actually one of the most intelligent breeds. They are super super easy to train,” she said.
However, she mentioned grooming is lengthy and pricey.
“Even though they have such a regal presence, they are super super goofy and playful,” Benitez said.
Mutt
Some individuals believe it’s dangerous to go to the pound and adopt a pooch, however Benitez said dogs can be a great option for newbie dog owners.
“Overall mutts take on a more even temperament. The pure breed dogs are bred for a job, the mutts are not,” she said.
She likewise mentioned that they tend to live longer due to the fact that they have more varied genes.
Beagle
Benitez said a beagle can likewise make an excellent addition to your family.
“They are actually super intelligent,” she said. “They are also extremely outgoing and very eager to please, so that makes training a lot easier. Overall, they are low maintenance, especially with grooming and adapting to new spaces and climates. They can really adapt to cold and hot.”
She said the one downside is their signature groan.
Even with the best-bred animals, there are still challenges individuals thinking about pet ownership requirement to look out for.
Benitez shares more of those pointers and the top dogs you might wish to prevent if you have kids under 10, consisting of the lead in the popular kids’s program Bluey, a blue heeler, on Florida’s Fourth Estate.
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