LOS ANGELES, CA, Dec. 19, 2021 – When adopting a dog, there are many factors to consider in order to find the best match. Liz Claflin, trainer at Zoom Room, shares her insights and recommendations with The Dodo on what to look for when choosing a dog for the first time at a shelter.
Claflin says, “When visiting with a dog, understand that the dog is living in a state of high stress. That level of stress commonly alters a dog’s behavior. A dog who seems very laid back and chill could actually be completely shut down psychologically because of that stress.”
If you live in a tiny apartment, getting a super large dog probably won’t make much sense. High-energy pups also need lots of daily exercise and can get bored easily, which means they might not be ideal for people who are gone for most of the day.
It’s important to work with a shelter or rescue that’s totally committed to making sure their dogs are matched with the right families — and not just letting any person take any dog without really understanding each other’s needs.
“When visiting with a dog, understand that the dog is living in a state of high stress. That level of stress commonly alters a dog’s behavior. A dog who seems very laid back and chill could actually be completely shut down psychologically because of that stress,” says Claflin. “If you live in a tiny apartment, getting a super large dog probably won’t make much sense. High-energy pups also need lots of daily exercise and can get bored easily, which means they might not be ideal for people who are gone for most of the day.”
Zoom Room Dog Training is the perfect solution for busy dog owners who want to socialize and train their dogs in a fun, positive environment. With locations across the United States, Zoom Room offers a variety of dog training classes, socialization events, and retail products to help strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. Zoom Room also offers Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps, the best-selling dog training book of 2020, and Ultimate Puppy Training for Kids to help get your pup started on the right paw. And, because they believe in giving back to the community, Zoom Room works closely with animal rescue and welfare organizations both locally and nationwide. So whether you’re looking for a place to train your dog, or just want to socialize and have some fun, Zoom Room is the perfect solution.
For more information about Zoom Room, visit https://zoomroom.com/. For those interested in learning about franchise opportunities: https://zoomroom.com/franchise/.
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ABOUT ZOOM ROOM
Founded in 2007, Zoom Room® is a venture-backed and revolutionary indoor dog training gym with locations across the U.S. With an emphasis on socialization, positive reinforcement, human education and the value of interactive learning, the company aims to strengthen the bond and communication between dogs and their owners. Zoom Room’s key revenue streams include dog training classes, socialization events and retail products. Zoom Room celebrates responsible pet owners who love to socialize with their dogs and embrace positive dog training methods in a fun, friendly environment for working out with your dog. They are the authors of Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps, the best-selling dog training book of 2020, and Ultimate Puppy Training for Kids. Rooted in the belief that it’s important to give back to the community, Zoom Room works closely with animal rescue and welfare organizations both locally and nationwide. Learn more at https://zoomroom.com/.