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I’m preparing to get my first dog and I’m a little nervous as I’ve never owned a dog before. I’ve read the thread and purchased The Power of Positive Dog Training, but is there a priority list of behaviors to focus on somewhere? I know it’s important to not overwhelm the dog with too many things at once. I’ve been contacting rescues and am looking for a small-ish older dog because I live in a 1BR apartment in a city. I like two dogs so far, both about 30lbs, one “shepard” mix that I assume will be higher energy and drive-y and one whippet mix that is described as a couch potato. Both rescues are foster-based and have coordinators who say they can help me find a good dog for my lifestyle. I imagine my priorities should be: 1. Housebreaking 2. Crate training 3. Leave it to avoid resource guarding? 4. Leash manners? I’m a bit lost here - any help would be much appreciated!
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I ended up getting a 6 y/o shepherd / beagle mix from a local rescue. She was owned by a family since she was 14 weeks and has some obedience training, so things like housebreaking, sit, down, crate training, resource guarding, and leash manners have pretty much been a nonissue. She also was a local rescue (not transported from the south) so didn't really experience a ton of trauma and stress getting to my house, which is awesome! She's very food motivated and I signed us up for some obedience classes at a local dog club. I'm looking forward to taking her from a good dog to a great dog!
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