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How To Adopt A Dog
1. Choosing a breed
Consider the breed best suited to you before beginning the dog-adoption process.
• Match the breed to your activity level. Some dog breeds are more energetic than others. If you are a sedentary person who enjoys quiet activities, it would be ill-advised to adopt breed of dog known for its high energy.
• Take your living area into account. Think about adopting a dog on the smaller side if you live in an apartment. Larger dogs can live in smaller areas, but special care should be taken to ensure they receive the proper amount of exercise. On the other hand, a small dog may feel overwhelmed on a farm.
• Determine your time constraints. If you adopt a puppy, you may have to do all the training. Older dogs may already be housebroken and have some training. Some shelters provide training lessons.

Look up the breed online. Find out if the breed is high energy, calm, or good at finding things. Keep in mind that dogs tend to be nervous at the shelter or rescue––it’s not an easy place for them to be. Once you take the dog home and he/she opens up to you, you could be way over your head if you haven’t already researched the breed’s attributes.
• If you want a high energy dog he/she will be high energy for most of his/her life. That said, all dogs end up calming down, so keep that in mind.
• Choosing an older dog would be good for little children, an older couple or first time dog owners. Older dogs are calmer. They still can chase a chew toy and get excited like a young dog, but for the most part the dog will be loving, affectionate, and kind. More of a lap dog type.

2. Preparing for the dog

Buy items you will need to care for a dog. This may include a collar and leash, food and water bowls, and appropriate food. You may also want to buy a crate or a carrier, toys, dog bed, and training treats. Here is a list of useful supplies:
• Food dish
• Dog food
• Water dish
• Harness or leash (depend on the size and aggressiveness of the dog)
• Collar
• Tag
• Dog bed
• Contact details for your chosen veterinarian
• A few chew toys.

3. Adopting the dog

How To Adopt A Dog
Contact your local animal shelter to adopt a dog. Dog breeds of all ages and training levels may be found at a shelter. Some dogs may be lost and not claimed, some may be abandoned, others may be taken into protective custody for re-homing, while others may be given up for personal reasons.

Put your name on the shelter’s call list if you are looking for a very specific type of dog. Some shelters will foster dogs out to families as they wait for a home. Most shelters will give you a call if a certain type of dog is in their foster program. Be sure to have your name removed if you find a dog in the interim.

Contact your local breed rescue. If you want to adopt a certain breed of dog or desire a purebred, look online or in the phone book for numbers to a breed rescue. There are also websites that can provide links and information on rescues. A breed rescue may have stringent dog adoption guidelines, so be sure that you qualify before applying for a dog.

4. Caring for the adopted dog
Provide appropriate veterinary care for your newly adopted dog. Some shelters and rescues may provide a voucher for discounts at a participating vet for shots or alteration procedures. Be sure you follow the dog adoption guidelines from the place you adopt your dog.

Train the puppy. If the dog you choose is a puppy he/she will have lots of energy and need to be properly taken care of. Puppies need proper training. If you want a puppy make sure to get it trained and follow through with the training. Remember that every time you interact with the dog, this interaction is part of the dog’s training.
• Keep in mind that puppies do grow up. Once they become an adult, they start to calm down at around 3 years old.

Be aware that both shelters and breed rescues have dog adoption fees that help them cover some of their costs. These fees are typically much lower than buying a dog from a breeder or pet store

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Research breed restrictions. Some areas — cities, counties, or states — ban specific breeds of dog, and you must be aware of what is or is not allowed in your region. Look up “breed-specific legislation” or “dangerous dog ordinances” in your state to find out whether or not there are any restrictions on what types of dogs you can bring into your home. For example, the city of Fitzgerald, Georgia allows existing pit bulls to remain in the city, but has banned owners from bringing new pit bulls into the area. Contact your insurance company, as well, to see if they will make you buy additional insurance for bringing specific breeds into your home. Commonly blacklisted breeds include:
• Pit Bull Terriers
• Staffordshire Terriers
• Rottweilers
• German Shepherds
• Presa Canarios
• Chows Chows
• Doberman Pinschers
• Akitas
• Wolf-hybrids
• Mastiffs
• Cane Corsos
• Great Danes
• Alaskan Malamutes
• Siberian Huskies
Consider breed temperaments. A dog’s breed can have a significant impact on its personality. Some breeds, like Weimaraners, are simply too large and high-energy to have around small children — they may play too hard.0 Others, like Akitas, have short tempers and might bite excitable children who don’t know how to interact with them.Research the temperaments of all the breeds you’re considering to find out whether they would make a good match for your family. Use the American Kennel Club or another breed registry to get an idea of each breed’s particular characteristics.

Research each breed’s health needs. The Great Dane’s immense size and deep chest often causes painful bloating and twisting in the stomach that needs immediate medical care. They also suffer from hip and elbow dysplasia. You have to decide if a given breed’s health risks are acceptable to you.
• Because “mutts” have more genetic variation, they tend to be healthier than purebred dogs. If you don’t want to deal with a high risk of genetic problems, consider avoid purebred dogs.

• Think about how much maintenance you can handle. Consider, too, whether you’re willing to clean up all the shed fur from a long-haired dog.
• The poodle is considered to be a non-shedding dog. However, it is a dog that needs frequent appointments at the groomers to keep its hair from matting.
• Other breeds also will need professional groom to maintain a proper coat.

Decide whether you want a purebred or a hybrid “mutt.” A purebred dog will give you a better sense of what their temperament will be like, since dogs often take after their parents. If you purchase a dog from a breeder, you’ll also have better access to the dog’s genealogy and medical history, which will help you foresee health problems. However, if you aren’t in love with a specific breed, consider adopting a dog. Most of the dogs in animal rescue shelters are hybrids, or “mutts.” Getting a dog from a shelter will allow you to help your community by taking responsibility for an unwanted or stray dog.
• Personnel at the rescue/humane society will usually be able to tell you about the temperaments and behaviors of individual dogs in their care. Even without breed characteristics, you should be able to get a good sense of a dog’s personality.

Choose a dog of the right age. Choose a dog of the right age.
The final factor to consider before looking for a dog is whether you want:
a puppy
an adult dog or
an elderly dog

There are various benefits and downsides to each.
• Puppies are adorable, and can grow together with children to form memories and long-lasting friendships. They’re also a lot of work at first, and require careful training to make sure they’re safe to have around the house when they grow up.
• An adult dog being pre-house trained is calmer than puppies, and won’t require as much supervision.
• Elderly dogs can make wonderful, loving companions for elderly people or those with a sedentary lifestyle. These dogs are least likely to be adopted, so giving a home to an elderly dog would be a great service to an animal in need.

Meet with potential dogs.
Find out the owner’s criteria for making dogs available for adoption.
Ask about each dog’s behavior.
Make an initial evaluation of all dogs available for adoption.
Introduce the dog to all members of the household.
Inquire about the dog’s parents.
Set up a temporary foster situation if necessary.
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