How To Decide If You Should Adopt A Dog From The Shelter

Cons of adopting a shelter dog

1. The history of the dog is a complete mystery. The staff at the shelter can only tell you what they know, which may not be much if the dog is found on the street. You may never know what your dog has been through in the past. Your dog may behave badly in some situations that remind him or her of something negative that he has been through.

2. Shelters are full of mixed dogs, but purebreds are rare. If you want your dog to be purebred, you probably won’t find one at the shelter. Alternatively, you may want to check out an organization that specifically rescues purebred dogs and try to move them into loving homes.

3. Dogs from shelters usually go through different things, which sometimes make them behave poorly. If you have never owned a pet, you may not be able to handle bad behavior as easily as someone with more experience.

If you are intent on adopting a shelter dog, it is a good idea to pay a visit to spend some time with the different dogs at the shelter before making your decision. You may end up bonding with a particular dog, which will eventually be the one you decide to take home with you. When you decide to take this dog home, you can continue to work on the basic training and commands because the dog may have some behavioral issues. As long as you show love and care and reinforce the rules, everything should be fine.