How To Adopt A Dog

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How To Adopt A Dog
1. Choosing a breed
Consider the breed best suited to you before beginning the dog-adoption process.
• Match the breed to your activity level. Some dog breeds are more energetic than others. If you are a sedentary person who enjoys quiet activities, it would be ill-advised to adopt breed of dog known for its high energy.
• Take your living area into account. Think about adopting a dog on the smaller side if you live in an apartment. Larger dogs can live in smaller areas, but special care should be taken to ensure they receive the proper amount of exercise. On the other hand, a small dog may feel overwhelmed on a farm.
• Determine your time constraints. If you adopt a puppy, you may have to do all the training. Older dogs may already be housebroken and have some training. Some shelters provide training lessons.

Look up the breed online. Find out if the breed is high energy, calm, or good at finding things. Keep in mind that dogs tend to be nervous at the shelter or rescue––it's not an easy place for them to be. Once you take the dog home and he/she opens up to you, you could be way over your head if you haven't already researched the breed's attributes.
• If you want a high energy dog he/she will be high energy for most of his/her life. That said, all dogs end up calming down, so keep that in mind.
• Choosing an older dog would be good for little children, an older couple or first time dog owners. Older dogs are calmer. They still can chase a chew toy and get excited like a young dog, but for the most part the dog will be loving, affectionate, and kind. More of a lap dog type.

2. Preparing for the dog

Buy items you will need to care for a dog. This may include a collar and leash, food and water bowls, and appropriate food. You may also want to buy a crate or a carrier, toys, dog bed, and training treats. Here is a list of useful supplies:
• Food dish
• Dog food
• Water dish
• Harness or leash (depend on the size and aggressiveness of the dog)
• Collar
• Tag
• Dog bed
• Contact details for your chosen veterinarian
• A few chew toys.


3. Adopting the dog

How To Adopt A Dog
Contact your local animal shelter to adopt a dog. Dog breeds of all ages and training levels may be found at a shelter. Some dogs may be lost and not claimed, some may be abandoned, others may be taken into protective custody for re-homing, while others may be given up for personal reasons.

Put your name on the shelter's call list if you are looking for a very specific type of dog. Some shelters will foster dogs out to families as they wait for a home. Most shelters will give you a call if a certain type of dog is in their foster program. Be sure to have your name removed if you find a dog in the interim.

Contact your local breed rescue. If you want to adopt a certain breed of dog or desire a purebred, look online or in the phone book for numbers to a breed rescue. There are also websites that can provide links and information on rescues. A breed rescue may have stringent dog adoption guidelines, so be sure that you qualify before applying for a dog.

4. Caring for the adopted dog
Provide appropriate veterinary care for your newly adopted dog. Some shelters and rescues may provide a voucher for discounts at a participating vet for shots or alteration procedures. Be sure you follow the dog adoption guidelines from the place you adopt your dog.

Train the puppy. If the dog you choose is a puppy he/she will have lots of energy and need to be properly taken care of. Puppies need proper training. If you want a puppy make sure to get it trained and follow through with the training. Remember that every time you interact with the dog, this interaction is part of the dog's training.
• Keep in mind that puppies do grow up. Once they become an adult, they start to calm down at around 3 years old.

Be aware that both shelters and breed rescues have dog adoption fees that help them cover some of their costs. These fees are typically much lower than buying a dog from a breeder or pet store

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