How to Get the Best Dog Ever

(Image courtesy of the author)

The most common questions I receive while walking my 5-month old puppy:

• Where did you get your dog?
• How do you find a dog?
• Where is your dog from?

The answers in order:

• Indiana (I’m from Boston).
• Through months of research.
• An ethical purpose breeder.

This lovely pup is Zazu, my best dog ever. (Image courtesy of the author)

Let’s be clear: every dog is a good dog at heart. Yes, even the dog I had to kick at last week at the park. He scratched my legs and barked at my crying puppy after he had bitten Zazu’s neck and pinned him to the ground. That dog’s behavior boils down to a poor upbringing.

All of us see our respective dogs as “the best dog ever.” This article highlights the steps I took to find my version of the best dog ever: bred and raised in an ideal home with love before I adopted him. The rest is in my hands.

Zazu napping at 11 weeks after coming home (Image courtesy of the author)

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