Rescue dogs spend time in foster homes before they are adopted, they come to you with at least some social skills and some degree of housebreaking!
Training is easier. Whatever additional training needs to be done with a rescue dog will be much easier than training a puppy. It’s like the difference between training a one-year-old child and an eight-year-old. Dogs who have been around for a while just “get it” faster than puppies-especially housebreaking!
The bond is strong. Dogs who have not gotten off to the best possible start in life-who have been neglected or even abused-tend to be very loyal and affectionate. Remember that dogs are pack animals, and they take their treatment by the “pack”-their owners and families-very much to heart. A dog that has been neglected or abandoned once is usually eager to become part of a loving pack, where she feels safe and secure, and is likely to act accordingly. We find that rescue dogs are generally eager to please their new owners. Puppy mill rescues often want to be in your lap at all times and will follow you from room to room, just to be near you.
Fewer vet fees. Rescue dogs have had physical examinations, have been spayed or neutered, have been tested for heart worm, and are up to date on shots. When you buy a puppy, you pay for the dog AND for puppy shots, spaying or neutering, and any other basic medical expenses.
What you see is what you get. When you buy a puppy, you can never really be sure what type of dog you’re going to get. All puppies are cute and playful, but their adult personalities aren’t visible until they’re about two years old. So you don’t know whether you’re getting a dog who wants to play all the time (ALL the time!) or a couch potato. When you rescue a dog, you know what the dog’s personality is like and whether it fits with what you want in a dog companion. You also know, in advance, about any problem areas the new owner will have to address.
Spend some time with each of the dogs that you think you way want to re home then choose the one you feel most comfortable for and can accommodate.There are so many dogs in the local dogs' home, I'm thinking of adopting one. what advice would you give?
It depends on what kind of dog you plan on getting, what age, and whether or not he or she has had prior training.
I'd suggest spending some time with some of the dogs and find one that has a personality that suits you, and preferably a mellow dog. If it's a purebred, research that breed. If it's a mix, do research on the breeds it might be a mix of. Since you've never had a dog, I'd suggest taking a training class with the dog, even if the dog does seem pretty well trained. It's a good bonding activity for you.
I'd try to get a healthy dog. I know it'd be wonderful to save a dog that has medical problems, but it probably wouldn't be the best thing for a first time dog owner.
Dogs are children who never grow up. The depend on you for everything, walks, food, love, affection, companionship. You get out what you put in! I always tell people, walk through your shelter, when you find ';your dog'; you'll know. Your heart will tell you.
They will give you time to meet with the dog and usually the shelter has volunteers who know the dogs well and can answer a majority of your questions.
Consider your lifestyle as well. Are you very active, slightly active - do you work a lot, are you away from home a lot. Can you afford veterinary care, food, toys, etc?
Well, you need to know it is a 12 --17 year commitment.
That vet bills every year run between $150. to $300.. and an emergency can get as high as $1000. these days.
You need to plan on getting a trainer to help you... that costs.. OR you can read books on training, but if you are a first time person.. I suggest you get into a puppy class to help you learn HOW to train.
Dogs do not think like people. If you get a dog that has been abused or neglected... it's even more likely that you will need a trainer to help you ((they are often aggressive or so frightened that they can easily bite out of fear.................
OR at least a friend that is very experienced with dogs and willing to give you a LOT of time.
Make sure that you get one that is guaranteed to be house broken!!!!!!!
Get it in writing that he/she is house broken!!!!!!
After that, most things fall into place.
You need to know dogs are not humans. They are pack animals; they need discipline and you need to train them to respect you as their leader.
This will come down to you , and you only your choice.
the dog first come to your sight
a special one
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