Advantages Of Getting A Dog From A Dog Adoption Shelter
There is a bit of a stigma attached to adopting your new pet from the dog shelter. There is the perception that the dog is bad ” that this is dog prison and it must have been bad to be there. This is not really the case.
The reality is that only a small minority of the dogs that end up at a shelter will have serious behavioral problems. And the harsh reality is that you will probably never see these animals anyway as the staff decide that they can’t be re-homed.
The majority of dogs in the shelter are there because their previous owner has had second thoughts. These could be completely legitimate thoughts. They may be moving overseas with a new job and can’t take their pet. The marriage may have broken down and neither party can look after the animal. There are also many dogs that are sent to the shelter purely because the owner has lost interest in the dog. Sad as it is, many pets are bought for the wrong reasons and once the initial honeymoon period is over the owner doesn’t want the responsibility of looking after an animal. So in reality most dog shelter animals are perfectly normal dogs. This article will cover some of the advantages of adopting a dog from a shelter.
The first advantage of a dog shelter dog is that it may already be trained. This may be the most basic training like toilet training or possibly more advanced obedience training. This is an obvious advantage over, say, a puppy that will need all the training from toilet training through to general obedience training. This may be a more attractive option if you have a busy lifestyle or don’t think you will have the time to look after a puppy. It doesn’t mean you don’t have to care for the shelter dog. It still needs plenty of attention as it has effectively lost it’s family and will be a bit anxious about it’s new surroundings and family. However after the initial settling in period you may have a dog that is obedient, well socialized and will fit into the family and wider community.
As the dog is likely to be an adult, you will be able to judge it’s temperament. It always makes sense for the whole family to meet potential pets at the shelter so that you can see how the dog interacts with your family. As the dog is fully grown it’s temperament is unlikely to change so you will get a good idea of whether the dog will fit into your family.
You should also talk to the shelter workers (if they don’t volunteer their help anyway) about the temperament of the dog that you are thinking of getting. They have spent a few days with the dog and have seen how it interacts with the other animals and it’s reactions to humans. They will be in a good position to tell you if the dog is right for your family.
A dog from the shelter might not be a show dog and it may not have the cuteness of a puppy but it will be a loved and valued member of your family provided you do your homework about the type of dog that will best suit your family.
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