get a rescue dog

Getting a rescue dog has many benefits. The biggest benefit is that you are giving the dog a second chance at life. Often a rescue dog will have little chance of survival if he is in a kennel. Because kennels are so overwhelmed with animals that they have to make the sad decision to euthanize some of the dogs and cats in their care. This is a heartbreaking decision, but one that can be minimized when people choose to get a rescue dog instead of buying one from a pet store. Pet store dogs typically come from deplorable circumstances, such as puppy farms where parent dogs are kept in horrible conditions and treated like objects rather than lives.

Rescue dogs come in all breeds and ages. If you’re looking for a purebred dog but never thought you’d be able to get a one-pound dog, think again! Many purebred dogs like German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, and all other types are in pounds. It is believed that up to 30% of kennel dogs are purebred. Yes, it’s sad that they ended up there, but you can give them a new lease on life. Other places to find rescue dogs are in the classifieds in the “free to a good home” section. Here you will also find all kinds of types of dogs. The only hard part is deciding which rescue dog to adopt.

Getting a rescue dog usually means getting a dog that is not a puppy. This has its benefits as the dog’s personality and behavior are well established. Naturally, his behavior will be altered and nurtured by you. Some rescue dogs have had a very difficult life and will need a little more love and care from their new owners.

Dogs end up in kennels or in terrible situations for many reasons ranging from physical abuse to the death of the owner or being sick or simply being abandoned. Whatever the sad story of your rescue dog, giving him a warm, safe and loving home will mean leaving the past behind.

Getting a rescue dog gives you a lot of satisfaction as you know you are giving new life to an animal that may have been destined for tragedy. Rescue dogs make great pets as they may already be trained and socialized with humans so there is no need to start from scratch. You’ll also get a dewormed, microchipped, and spayed or neutered dog, saving you a lot of vet costs.

As with all dogs, training from day one is extremely important. You must establish yourself as the leader of the pack. Dogs have a strong desire for a calm and assertive pack leader. Getting your dog to walk correctly is your first obligation, the second is to become the leader of the pack. These two formative aspects go hand in hand.