Adopting A Dog From A Shelter What Questions Should You Ask

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for watching Adopting A Dog From A Shelter What Questions Should You Ask, did you find just the right dog for your family?

[@kyracoach]

Can you do more Rescue shelter dog videos. and how to crate train a rescue?? .. not just puppies with a crate ? I, and all my friends, only adopt rescues. And they need crate or leash training too. Even just one hour a day to decompress. As a dog lover, I will never get a puppy nor my dog loving peeps.. when 1 million healthy shelter dogs get euthanized every year for lack of space. Unless it is a 6 month shelter pup. My best dog ever was an 8 year old rescue... and she relearned everything. She didn't need crate training, but my two other dogs need temporary crate training,. meaning only decompression time for up to two hours.

[@NRice34102]

9/3/2009 I visited a shelter to see a dog they had posted online. Lucky for me, that dog had run away from the foster & was not at the shelter. As I had arrived at the shelter earlier, I saw a woman dropping off a small grungy white dog (a Cavachon). The one stipulation I had was that I didn't want a white dog, so I wasn't interested. As I looked at all of the wonderful dogs for the next 30 min, none of them felt right for me. I was ready to leave through the intake room when my sister asked "What about this one?" I turned to see the grungy white, flea-ridden dog trembling in the far corner of the pen.i said, "No white dogs!" Upon hearing my voice, the dog rushed to the front of the pen & reached her grubby paws towards me. I knew in that moment she had chosen me. I asked the dog, "Do you want to go home with me where you will be loved forever?" She was so excited. The shelter assistant said that the dog had not responded to any of the dozen or so people who had entered the room. I've had the best 12+ years with the perfect dog. Sadly, she was diagnosed with aggressive cancer 3 days before Christmas. I will say goodbye to my best friend on 1/2/2022.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Nita, our hearts are hurting for you! So grateful you had a wonderful 12 years with your best friend. What a wonderful story to share and memories that will live on forever. We will be thinking of you.

[@NRice34102]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you.

[@susanwetmore4822]

All the dogs that I have ever owned have been “American “ Standards ie rescues. They have all been great dogs - loyal and loving. I highly recommend rescue adopting

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We love to hear that! Thank you for sharing!

[@sparkle9482]

AWESOME INFORMATION!!!! It's been a year since I put my Precious Furbaby of 16 years to rest. I promised Magic I would adopt from a shelter when my heart is ready, so this information helps a lot🙏❤

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We are so happy to help you!

[@derykmacleod4979]

About 25 years ago, I had to turn my dog into a shelter because of housing reasons. Well 6 years ago I bought my "Cabin" on a little over an acre, So for my birthday last month, I bought myself a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, "Captain Jack Spaniel" or "Jack" for short born 5/20/2021. House training wasn't so hard, at 13 weeks he was holding his "load" till I woke him at 8am. I learned his signals, and he is sometimes walking over to the door and standing there wanting to go out. He is a good boy over-all, I crate him at night time (At my cabin he stays in my living room, at my mom's we share a quarter of the finished basement.) He always tries the sympathy game but quickly goes to sleep. The puppy pen is where I usually drop him into for 10 or 15 minutes at a time when I need to cook, or cleanup and can't give the puppy my full attention(I learned that was often when he would have an accident) I am disabled from a workman's comp back injury so I have been able to give him lots of hands on time and watching him, getting him properly socialized with humans and other animals....and he is always ready to laydown with me when my backs says it's time to get horizontal lol.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Oh my gosh, I love the name Captian Jack Spaniel, Jack for short!

[@thinkathena2]

Uggggggggghh! I did everything when I adopted Xander that you said not to do! Maybe that's why we're having a bit of a rocky start. 🤔

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It's not too late!! You got this and you can turn it around! Make sure to watch our other KZbin videos for some extra help and tips. If you need even more help and want direct access to our training course or our trainers, you can check out our online course, 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/

[@lalamatalagata4071]

Looking to adopt from a shelter. Thank you for this video, very helpful. if a boy his name will be Sanji, if a girl Onari.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We are happy to help you!

[@camillewatson6391]

Good to know, thank you!

[@margaritacastro5976]

What is a good pet insurance? There are so many and I’m scared to choose a bad one. I’ve heard stories about some pet insurance that don’t give the money back 😢.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We have a good video that can guide you in your search. We haven't heard of any shady practices, but plenty of people have reported how glad they were to have insurance when an expensive vet bill came up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j36mZnqMnapjrdE

[@mingustheprotector1468]

I would love to adopt an adult dog, but a lot of people discourage it, they say they disturb a lot or are aggressive, is it true, also is a puppy is better or an adult dog in care?

[@katipohl2431]

Well, I already adopted alltogether 5 dogs from Bad conditions in Eastern Europe. Everything went out fine. The youngest Was 4 months old and the oldest was 11 years Old. 4 of them were adopted by Internet without Meeting them before and one had come here to a shelter in Germany and lived for 18 years!!

[@mingustheprotector1468]

@@katipohl2431 ok I also don't know then why some people discourage to adopt an adult dog!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Great questions! I would not listen to those other people. You have to think about what's best for you. Many people underestimate how much work and commitment raising a puppy really is... sleepless nights, middle-of-the-night potty trips, potty accidents around the house, biting etc. While an adult dog still may arrive with some behaviors you don't like, they may be more mature and can hold their bladder longer, sleep through the night, and just need a little time to transition into a new home. You can train them and teach them behaviors you do like.

[@mingustheprotector1468]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you!

[@dontGetMunsoned]

I was looking at shelters/rescues again recently, and I had the opposite thoughts. It seems that taking on a puppy from a shelter would be a bigger risk, because you may not know what the dog is going to grow into. You can get a better idea of what to expect, if the dog is already grown up. I've only had one rescue dog so far (for about 9 years). She was never aggressive, but she was always shy and was never interested in playing. She did have one minor, life-long health issue that the rescue didn't tell me about, and the description of her personality was inaccurate. All-in-all though, she was a great dog.

[@taopanda98]

I am very concerned about the size because right now I am in thyroidectomy surgery at age 24, hence I am at my parent's with so much backyard space for the potential new dog. However, after I am well and with the doctor's blessing, I do plan to move out of my parents and to another city, hence I will be living in an apartment. Do I focus on choosing a dog based on my current housing situation or what I will do in the future? I will be at my parents for 6 months. I plan to adopt after my surgery.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

The breed of dog you choose can definitely play a role in your housing situation. For example, apartment living would not be ideal for any herding or working dog breeds. If you are adopting a dog, the shelter should be able to work with you to match you to a dog whose lifestyle fits your needs. We recommend finding a shelter that does that, then go from there!

[@PeacheIIe]

Please help me, Michelle! I've been wanting a dog for so long now, and finally preparing to get one over the last year- but I'm now due to start a vet nursing course that requires me to work for 5 hours 2 days per week. Is it cruel to leave a dog home for 5 hours? Is there anything I can do to make it work? (Besides postponing my course or taking a night shift) Please give me advice, as I would be so sad not to get my dream pet that I've wanted for years.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Hi Ellie! It is definitely possible to 5 hours when you have a puppy, but the first few months might take some creative problem solving on your part! As you can see from the sample schedule in the New Puppy Starter Kit, puppies have a lot of needs! Puppies can hold their bladder approximately an hour per month of age, so you’ll have to arrange for someone to take him or her out for potty breaks. But puppies also have needs for human engagement, enrichment, mental and physical exercise and of course… cuddling! As they grow they can be left home alone (always in the crate) for increasing periods when you are away at work. But for the first few months - even up to a year - you’ll likely need some additional help from friends or family to meet all of their needs. Check out this video for more tips on crate training while at work! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2fHoKJpd7mrqLs

[@gabbyfletcher3510]

I'm just searching online for a dog because its cheaper how do you not get scammed by them

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It's important to see the dog in person and make sure the shelters or rescue groups are legit.