The parents of these boys came to the shelter looking for a puppy . . . but to everyone’s good fortune, they wisely selected this lovely child-loving adult dog. He may have some behavior flaws, but the value of his comfort with and enjoyment of kids will strongly outweigh the minor inconvenience of any training he may need.
Why Adopting an Adult Dog Has its Advantages
But no dog is perfect from Day 1 forward! Here’s how to help your newly adopted dog fit into your family fast!
So, you’ve recently adopted an adolescent or adult dog, or you’re planning to adopt one from a rescue group or shelter in the near future. Good for you! It generally takes adult dogs a lot longer to get adopted than those irresistible, pudgy puppies – even when they are calmer, better-socialized, house-trained, and past the “chew everything in sight” stage. Shelter staffers often shake their heads as families pass up ideal, kid-friendly adult dogs in favor of pups of some highly inappropriate breed or type, just because they are puppies.
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Reward Based Dog Training - Without Using Treats!
— Food treats are an easy and effective reward for a dog when training. But food rewards are only one way to build... -
An Observation Technique That Will Improve Your Dog Training
Subscribers Only — How well do you really know your dog? Like most trainers and competitors, Nancy Tanner of Bozeman, Montana, assumed... -
On-Leash Training Blossoming into Off-Leash Reliability
Subscribers Only — The transition from on-leash training to off-leash reliability can be a frustrating challenge. “But he knows... -
Selecting the Correct Leash Length for Your Various Leash Training Exercises
Subscribers Only — When you think “leash,” chances are you think of a four-to-six-foot strap made of nylon, cotton, hemp,... -
How To Find The Best Dog Trainer For Your Dog
— People have many questions when it comes to dog training: Lure-reward training or clicker training? Group classes or... -
Using Your Dog's Bowl As a Training Tool
Subscribers Only — You may think feeding your dog is a simple matter of dumping food in his bowl and plopping it down on the floor in... -
Unwanted Dog-Reactive Behaviors
Subscribers Only — Dog-reactive behavior can be alarming and frustrating for a dog owner, as well as damaging to the canine-human... -
Canine Sports: Competitive Obedience
— You could hear a pin drop. The bleachers and chairs are jammed with an audience holding its collective breath as the... -
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