Dogs´ Info Planet Latest articles from Dogs´ Info Planet (http://www.dogsinfoplanet.com) http://www.dogsinfoplanet.com 2012-05-25T02:53:26+01:00 text/html 2008-02-29T00:37:08+01:00 http://www.dogsinfoplanet.com <div>There is a bit of a stigma attached to adopting your new pet from the dog shelter. There is the perception that the dog is bad, that this is dog prison and it must have been bad to be there. This is not really the case.<br /> <br /> The reality is that only a small minority of the dogs that end up at a shelter will have serious behavioral problems. And the harsh reality is that you will probably never see these animals anyway as the staff decide that they can't be re-homed.<br /> <br /> Maybe the owner is moving interstate or overseas and can't take their pet. Maybe they got the animal for the wrong reasons. Many people buy dogs on impulse and once the initial excitement and charm has worn off they are not up to the responsibility of providing a home for the animal. Sad as it is, this if often a common reason for dogs going to a shelter. So with this myth dispelled this article will discuss some of the advantages of adopting a dog from a shelter as opposed to other ways to get a pet.<br /> <br /> In many cases, a dog in the dog shelter will already be trained to some extent. This could apply to toilet training and even general obedience training. This can make your life a lot easier than a new puppy that requires this training from scratch. It's doesn't mean that a shelter dog is an easy option, you still have to give it plenty of attention and welcome it into the family home but this is a more enjoyable part of the relationship you will have with your pet. If you are lucky your new pet may have a good degree of obedience training so it will fit into the wider community as well as your family.<br /> <br /> As the dog is likely to be an adult, you will be able to judge it's temperament. It always makes sense for the whole family to meet potential pets at the shelter so that you can see how the dog interacts with your family. As the dog is fully grown it's temperament is unlikely to change so you will get a good idea of whether the dog will fit into your family.<br /> <br /> The people that work at the shelter generally have a good idea of the temperament of the dog because they spend time with it and see it socialize with other dogs. Ask these people what they think of the dog and what you want from a dog. They can probably make some good suggestions about whether the dog will be suitable.<br /> <br /> Although a shelter dog may not have the instant appeal of a cute puppy, it can make up for this because you know what you are getting. It can be an instant family member and be loved and cherished.</div><div style="font-style: italic"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><div>Get dog training and health tips, including a review of popular <a href="http://www.doghealthncare.com/sit-stay-fetch-review/" target="_blank">dog training course</a> sit stay fetch and <a href="http://www.doghealthncare.com/" target="_blank">dog health problems</a>. </div> http://www.dogsinfoplanet.com/advantages-of-getting-a-a330.html There is a bit of a stigma attached to adopting your new pet from the dog shelter.