There are lots of things to consider when adopting a new dog or puppy. Here are a few tips to help you out.
Your home and yard should provide proper confinement and reasonable space for the size of your dog(s) and be fully fenced with secure fencing -
6ft preferably.
You are responsible for your dogs health and safety. The cost of owning a dog is more than the initial adoption fee! When estimating the total amount, remember to include basic and emergency veterinary care, vaccinations, toys and food.
Can you spend quality time with your new dog/puppy? Dogs thrive on several hours of exercise and companionship every day, and dogs who are constantly left alone can develop behavioural problems due to boredom amongst other things.
New dogs should be closely supervised when with other pets and children while they become familiar with their new home and family boundaries.
All dogs need exercise, so allow your dog to play outside with you everyday and take him/her for regular walks. Playtime and walks assist with the bonding process between you and your new dog. |
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Housetraining your new dog/puppy should be done with encouraging, gentle but firm commands. Your dog should be taken outside after meals and right before and after sleeping. Crate training is an effective training method also. Just because your new dog/puppy was house trained at their foster home doesn't mean accidents won't happen in your home.
Does the dog you're applying for suit your family environment? Energy levels, size of yard, hours left alone and other family members needs.
We hope every adoption is permanent. However, if you experience problems with your new dog that cannot be corrected, please contact us for assistance or advice.
We advise all dogs be desexed as soon as possible. The pounds and other rescue places are overloaded with dogs and puppies in need of homes. Desexing will help eliminate this problem amongst others.
AND LASTLY- Are you ready for a life long commitment ???? Your pet may be with you for a very long time. Did you know that dogs can live from 10 years plus? You may go through many changes in your life: moving house, marriages, the birth of children, new jobs - but your animal will be a permanent part of your life. And since dogs bond deeply with their families, it can be heartbreaking for the dog and for the family should that bond be broken if you cannot care for your animal. Are you up for it?
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