Puppy / Dog Selection

Expert Puppy & Dog Selection Services

Make the perfect match with my professional guidance. I use a scientific approach to dog selection that helps ensure a lifetime of happiness with your new companion.

✓ Scientific Testing Methods

✓ Bergin University Graduate

✓ AKC Certified Evaluator

✓ 10+ Years Experience

Why Professional Selection Matters

Choosing a dog is like selecting a family member—it’s a decision that impacts the next 10-15 years of your life. My expert selection service helps match your lifestyle, needs, and preferences with the perfect canine companion.

Preparation Checklist

  • List your lifestyle factors

  • Note any breed preferences

  • Consider energy level requirements

  • Think about grooming commitment

  • Evaluate living space restrictions

  • Identify deal-breakers

  • Prepare questions

My Selection Process

Professional Consultation

My comprehensive selection process includes:

  • Initial Assessment: $100 per hour (including travel). I’ll perform an expert evaluation using proven methods to understand your needs and preferences.

  • Scientific Temperament Testing: I use proven evaluation methods to assess personality and behavioral traits.

  • Breed-Specific Insights: Gain valuable knowledge about breed characteristics and how they align with your lifestyle.

  • Lifestyle Matching: I carefully evaluate your family dynamics and living situation to ensure the perfect match.

  • Long-Term Success Planning: Together, we’ll create a roadmap for successful integration of your new companion.

Puppy prospects

Puppy Selection Services

My comprehensive puppy selection service includes the renowned Wendy Volhard Puppy Aptitude Testing for puppies between 6-8 weeks of age. During this evaluation, I assess your future puppy’s personality traits and energy levels, providing valuable insights into their training potential and behavioral tendencies. My expert evaluation helps ensure you select a puppy that will thrive in your home, complemented by my professional breeder recommendations to start your journey right.

Adult Dog Selection Services

When choosing an adult dog, my thorough selection process includes comprehensive temperament testing to understand their established personality and behavioral patterns. I conduct detailed health and compatibility assessments to ensure a successful match with your lifestyle and home environment. For those considering adoption, I provide expert shelter and rescue guidance, helping you make an informed decision about welcoming a new adult dog into your family.

What We Evaluate

  • Personality type
  • Energy levels
  • Trainability
  • Social behavior
  • Environmental stability
  • Resource guarding
  • Prey drive
  • Family compatibility

Selection Locations

  • Breeder visits

  • Shelter evaluations

  • Rescue organizations

  • Private party meetings

 

Why Choose My Selection Services?

  • Prevent common matching mistakes

  • Scientific testing methods

  • Experienced evaluation

 

  • Long-term compatibility focus

  • Expert breed knowledge

  • Objective assessment

Payment Information

  • $100 per hour evaluation fee (includes travel)

  • Payments for services are accepted via Venmo, Zelle, Cash or Check

  • Travel within the Temecula Valley area

  • Additional travel fees may apply for extended distances

Frequently Asked Questions About Puppy/Dog Selection

Selection consultations vary based on the number of puppies/dogs being evaluated. Puppy testing takes 10-15 minutes per puppy, while adult dog evaluations can take 1-20 minutes per dog. But you can expect it to take 2 hours or more.

I use the Wendy Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test, which evaluates social attraction, following, restraint, social dominance, elevation dominance, retrieving, touch sensitivity, sound sensitivity, sight sensitivity, and stability.

Yes, I provide shelter dog selection services using a combination of service dog temperament testing and classical shelter dog temperament testing methods.

The puppy aptitude test is most reliable when performed between 6-8 weeks of age.

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