What would it take to become a dog expert?

Question

I was wondering because i love all animals but i love and know the most about dogs and i want to become a expert. But is there anything special you need to do besides know everything about them?

thank you

Answer 1

Study, study, study. All my free time is spent researching dogs. Dog breeds, dog training, dog health, dog showing, dog breeding, anything with dogs. I do it because I love dogs sooooo much.

Answer 2

Study, ask questions, read books, get some experience with training, showing, rescue etc.. talk to people who are invovled with dogs.

Understand that no one will be a 100% expert on EVERY aspect of dogs or dog care.

You may be an expert on a particular breed..  or be an expert on training...  or health care..  breeding/whelping/genetics..  rescue...  showing, etc.  

Even your average vet is not a complete expert on health care.. as there are specialized vets who can give more detailed info on certain aspects.. for example a Canine Opthamalogist would know more about eye diseases than your average vet would.

Answer 3

experience

listening and not talking

experience

research

experience

asking questions

common sense

experience