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Where are the dogs and how can I meet them?
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Our Adoptable Dogs Click on each dog's name to go to its Petfinder listing for more pictures and information. You will need to come back to this website to fill out a Statement of Interest form. |
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What
to Consider When Adopting a Dog Time A puppy takes more time than a dog. It is a lot of work to teach a puppy all the things it needs to know to be a fun, healthy, happy dog. How much time? Let's start with what an adult dog needs: The average adult dog needs you to play with it, exercise it, teach it good manners, groom it, feed and water it, and let it relieve itself. Count on at least half an hour every morning, and an hour every evening. Some dogs will take more time than that. The younger the dog the more time you have to add. For very young puppies you will want to take them out to relieve themselves about every two hours. That is one reason why busy people often start with an adult dog instead of a puppy. Responsibility You can't forget, and you can't leave it until later. Playing, exercising, teaching, grooming, feeding and watering, and letting it relieve itself is an everyday thing. Some dogs need more of one thing, and less of another, but they all need you every single day. Your dog counts on you. Patience Dogs try to get away with doing what they want, instead of what you want. Adult dogs often are not properly taught, and they may need help learning. Being firm is OK. Getting angry is useless and can make things worse. Teach them in a way that makes them healthy and happy, instead of afraid or angry. It takes patience and understanding. Consistency Dogs don't speak human. They learn by what we do, not by what we say. So if you sometimes mean "sit" when you say "sit", and other times mean "go away" when you say "sit" don't be surprised if the dog never learns what "sit" means to you! Dogs love routine. They love getting up at the same time every day, and you coming home at the same time, and having the same word mean the same thing every time they hear it. Cooperation Everyone who shares the house must feel ok about having a dog. Dogs naturally live their lives in groups and most are very unhappy if they are left alone in a yard. They don't want a big yard to run in half as much as they want the warm smell of you when you are away, and your face to kiss when you are home. If you can't keep the dog in the house it is a bad idea to get the dog. Keeping a dog outdoors most of the time fails more often than it succeeds. Planning You always need to be one step ahead. What will change for you and the dog in the future? Will you be going away to school? Are you going to work? If you go away can you take the dog? If the dog can't go with you, what will happen to it? Always think about what comes next. Find out about puppy kindergarten before you get the puppy. Find out about dog training classes before your puppy gets out of kindergarten. Choosing All dogs are not alike. The dog that is right for me might not be a good dog for you. Dogs that are taught good manners have more freedom and are happier than dogs that are not taught good manners. If you have never taught a dog before you will be happier if you get one that is easier to teach. Some dogs have short hair that needs just a little brushing; some people enjoy dogs with long hair that needs careful care every day. Information Courtesy of Dog-Play.com |
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