Is There A Right Age Or Wrong Age To Get A Dog?
Deborah describes a rescue dog staying at camp good dog who needs his forever home. He’s a 2 year old Great Pyrenees who is great with horses, goats, chickens, cats, kids. He is looking for a family to love and maybe some farm animals to keep safe.
Dr. Stanley Coren describes which types of dogs to get (and not get) for kids at different ages and also which types of dogs suit older people as they age. Deborah asks about ‘wired in’ breed features like barking, and cuddling,
And Dr. Coren breaks down the different breeds and lists exactly which type of dog he recommends for which type of people and what aged kids. They also give tips on how to tell which breeds you are looking at when you look at a mutt or a dog of mixed breeds and thinking of adoption. Plus he shares a couple of tricks for picking the right puppy or dog including a super easy CANINE SOCIABILITY TEST you can do anywhere.
BIO:
Stanley Coren is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Pennsylvania and his doctorate in Psychology is from Stanford University. He is best known to the public for his popular books on dogs and on general psychological issues, however within the scientific world he is also a highly respected scientist. He has published over 350 scientific reports in professional journals as well as 19 books for students and professionals. He has received many honors and awards for his scientific work, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and was named as one of the 2000 outstanding scientists of the Twentieth Century by the International Biographical Society.
His engaging writing style has made his books for general audiences extremely popular. All of these books, including “The Intelligence of Dogs,” “How to Speak Dog,” and “How Dogs Think” have reached bestseller status. His recent his book for children, “Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?” received the Animal Behavior Society’s award for the best “Children’s book of the Year” and also the Red Cedar Award for best children’s informational book. His newest book, “The Modern Dog,” explores the relationship between dogs and humans. He has also received the Writer of the Year, from the International Positive Dog Training Association, for his most recent works.
Many professional associations have recognized Coren’s work with dogs. He has received awards from several major police dog organizations including the California Canine Narcotic Association who cited him for his “continuing contributions toward the understanding of canine behavior.”
Coren’s knowledge of dogs has often caught the attention of the media and he has been the subject of feature articles in USA Today, New York Times, People Magazine and others. He is a popular guest with broadcast media and has been featured on numerous television programs including Oprah, Larry King, Dateline, 20/20, Maurie Povich, Good Morning America, Charlie Rose, the Today Show and many more. He was the host of the nationally broadcast television show Good Dog! and is now seen regularly on Pet Central on the Pet Network. He is also a regular contributor to a number of dog and pet related magazines including Modern Dog, AnimalSense, Pets Magazine and Puppy and Dog Basics, among others.