First, look for puppies raised
indoors around human companionship and influence.
Look for puppies raised
indoors around humans, specifically around people who have devoted lots of time to the puppies.
Not exact matches
I like being
indoors with many fuzzy blankets wrapped
around me like a
human burrito, meaning I'm really lazy.
Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers
human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged
around, by kids and clumsy
humans Comfortable
indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other - dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds
around the home or in public Image of a guard dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some breeds are easier than others)
Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers
human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged
around, by kids and clumsy
humans Comfortable
indoors and outdoors Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive High drives and excellent mental focus Athletic, excellent conformation, and excellent endurance Able to take, and learn from, a correction High initiative Low fearfulness Submissive to Dominant: depends upon the nature of the work Low other - dog aggression is preferred, but not always a requirement Quiet: unless barking is needed for the work If used for protection, will follow through and bite with intention, if not used for protection, then little to no aggression in most circumstances Easily Housetrained
After spending day after day in social isolation, the puppy is so excited when asked
indoors that he enthusiastically runs
around, barks, and jumps up to greet his long - lost
human companions.
(That is what they did before
humans came
around and domesticated some of them) Some cats enjoy just being
indoor cats, some enjoy being only outdoor cats and some enjoy being both
indoor / outdoors.
However, many of these dogs are
indoor pets rather than outdoors, and the natural shedding that occurs is often a frustration to you and other
human companions
around the house.
Community cats are often feral (not socialized to
humans) and are not suited to life
around humans as an
indoor pet cat.