tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23722535223443476292011-11-27T18:08:08.763-06:00Dog adoption is not as simple as it sounds. At least not if you want to get it right. There are so many things to consider. Our goal is to give you all the information you need to make the right choice for your perfect companion.Byronnoreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372253522344347629.post-64223531997641950322008-03-02T09:29:00.002-06:002008-03-02T09:32:49.761-06:00

If you've ever bought a used car then you probably have a good idea what adopting a dog from a shelter is like. You know what the car looks feels like, and you've even read all the safety and reliability reviews, but until you've actually given it a test drive, you can't be sure what you are getting. We're not suggesting that any dog is a lemon, but the fact remains that with a shelter dog

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If you are considering a shelter dog adoption always remember that the dog is in the shelter for a reason. And the most common reason is some form of behavioral problem. Of course there are many other possible reasons, but things like chewing, barking, digging or not housebroken are far and away the most common. It's equally possible that you may not know the reason the dog you are considering is

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Today our dog adoption discussion will continue with the thought of bringing home an adult dog. Chances are the shelter you adopt from has already done a complete evaluation of the dog, taking into account personality, behavior and health. Through this evaluation they are able to determine what type of home would be best suited for each dog. This is invaluable information in helping you make the

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When most people do a dog adoption, the plan is to bring home a puppy that they can nurture from a baby to an adult. There are obviously a lot of advantages to doing this. But don't discount the possibility of adopting an adult dog either. As with anything else, there will be pros and cons to bringing home a mature pet. And if your plans include adopting from a family you know rather than a

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We've talked about them briefly before, but if you're looking for a great dog adoption source, a breed rescue society is an excellent place to start. Admittedly they are a little harder to find then your local shelter, but more and more are popping up all the time.So who should look at breed rescue societies. Well you should if you've decided on a specific breed that doesn't turn up very often at

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When you think about it, a dog is a shelter is not too much different from his purebred counterpart. When adopting a shelter dog, realize that he will have the same emotional and physical needs. And he can love and learn as well as any pure breed. That being said, there are things that make him different as well. These are things you should take note of.For starters, he will more often than not,

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It sounds a little strange doesn't it? Your dog adoption can happen almost anywhere can't it? After all, you are going to give it a loving home so everything will be fine. Well not necessarily.But you probably already know that. You know you want to adopt your pet from a loving and caring home. Or at lead from an environment where he is well cared for. Adopting a dog that has been mistreated and

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So you've asked and answered all the questions we talked about in our last post. Great! Now you're on your way to the shelter to adopt your new dog. Don't get into the car just yet.I bet you wouldn't head off to buy groceries without a list. If you've done it before you've invariably returned home without something you needed. It's the same thing with getting your new dog. When you answered all

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So you made the decision to go through the dog adoption procedure. Congratulations. You have just taken the first step in what should be a lengthy process. It doesn't have to be lengthy of course. You could go out and adopt the first cute dog you see. But to do this right there are so many other things you need to consider.We'll start with where will you adopt your new pet. Will it be from the

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