RESCUE DOGS
Rescue dogs can make wonderful pets as well as
show dogs. They must be spayed and neutered. Even
though they can't show in breed competition, they can
compete in obedience and agility. Rescue
organizations for purebred dogs are found all over
the country. If you are looking for an older purebred
dog, please check the rescue group for the breed
which interests you. They can be found on the AKC web
site.
Rescuing a dog can be the most rewarding thing
that you do. Not only do you save a life, but you
also gain a long-lasting friendship. My dog Ty
(pictured below) was a rescue. Ty was over a
year old when rescued and very set in his
ways. During the adoption process I was informed he
was aggressive and destructive. The old saying that
"you can't teach an old dog new tricks" is a lie.
Dogs can learn at any age. I started obedience
training with Ty strictly as a necessity to have a
good companion. I have accomplished this goal and
much more.
Nikkei (pictured below) was a rescue.Abandoned at a
grooming shop, malnourished, and already the mother
of a litter of pups, she was 2 years old when
rescued.
POUND DOGS
Some people are under the impression that the
dogs in the pounds are bad dogs. This is not true.
Dogs end up in the pounds and shelters for many
different reasons. Many people simply give the excuse
that they are moving and can't take the dog, and
don't admit the problems that the dog might have.
They believe that if they state the dog
has a problem such as digging no one will adopt
it, and they may be ashamed of their failure.
This is not fair to the dog or the shelter that
places the dog. The dog goes to the new home and when
the same behavior problem surfaces, back to the
shelter it goes.
Dogs also end up in shelters due to a lack of
knowledge of the needs of the particular breed.
Many people purchase a puppy on impulse, failing to
realize a number of important breed-specific factors:
adult size,natural temperament, activity level, etc.
Some people make the mistake of purchasing or
adopting a dog for someone else, such as a child or
other family member. In less than eight months after
the holiday season, you see the result of unwanted
Christmas puppies in the pounds and shelters around
the country.
Another problem many times is that when people
are asked to alter their dogs they don't, creating
the problem of poor-quality and unwanted dogs
produced by back-yard breeders and irresponsible
individuals.
When a unaltered pet bitch gets pregnant, homes
usually can't be found for the litter. The owners
frequently relinquish their responsibility for the
dogs and the bitch and pups very often end up in the
pound.
Some of these irresponsibly bred dogs suffer
from mental and physical problems with which the
original owners cannot cope. These dogs
can make adequate pets for a dedicated owner
willing to give the time and effort needed to train
the dog or to treat the illness. Potential adopters
should take all of this under consideration.
MY DOGS
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