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Advantages Of Adopting A Dog From The Dog Shelter |
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Adrian Fletcher |
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Advantages Of Adopting A Dog From The Dog Shelter
Adrian Fletcher
Many people are unsure about getting a dog from the dog shelter. There is the perception that there must be something wrong with a dog that has been sent to the shelter. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The truth is that very few animals at the shelter are there because they have been bad or have socialization problems. The few animals that do fall into this category are never seen by people looking for a new pet as the staff decide that the animals can't be re-integrated into a new family.
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.
Another way to judge the temperament of the animal is to talk to the people that work at the shelter. In most cases they will have personal experience of the animal they you may be considering as your new family member. They have see it's behavior with other animals in the shelter and how it reacts to humans. If you describe what you need in a pet then they can no doubt point you in the right direction and help you select the right dog for your family.
Although a shelter dog may not have the instant appeal of a cute puppy, it can make up for this because you know what you are getting. It can be an instant family member and be loved and cherished.
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