Getting ready to adopt a dog

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Congratulations on adding a dog to your family! Best way to get a dog who'll be a good fit is to find one who's been in foster - so you have a good idea of how they behave in a real world home.

You can call most shelters and talk to their adoptions counsellors or foster coordination to help make that match. Or search on Adopt a Pet or Petfinder, and just check the bios for where they are living now.

Im not sure why people are giving you a hard time about giving your dog walks and play time in a small yard - that sounds normal to me.

I don’t get it either. They just don’t want a dog that needs a 5 mile run a day or needs acres on a farm. What’s wrong with that? Get a lap dog.

Agree. I don’t know why people are giving you a hard time about this either. My little dog is spunky and fun to play with, but only needs two walks a day and some snuggles. If I try to grab the leash and he’s tired, he runs in the other direction. In our yard, he mostly sniffs around and lays in the grass. I would never be able to hike 5 miles a day with a dog so I didn’t get a breed with that kind of energy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Congratulations on adding a dog to your family! Best way to get a dog who'll be a good fit is to find one who's been in foster - so you have a good idea of how they behave in a real world home.

You can call most shelters and talk to their adoptions counsellors or foster coordination to help make that match. Or search on Adopt a Pet or Petfinder, and just check the bios for where they are living now.

Im not sure why people are giving you a hard time about giving your dog walks and play time in a small yard - that sounds normal to me.

I don’t get it either. They just don’t want a dog that needs a 5 mile run a day or needs acres on a farm. What’s wrong with that? Get a lap dog.

Agree. I don’t know why people are giving you a hard time about this either. My little dog is spunky and fun to play with, but only needs two walks a day and some snuggles. If I try to grab the leash and he’s tired, he runs in the other direction. In our yard, he mostly sniffs around and lays in the grass. I would never be able to hike 5 miles a day with a dog so I didn’t get a breed with that kind of energy.

It's the can be active or can be OK just getting short walks and time in a small yard. Pick one. A dog that likes being active isn't going to stop wanting activity just because you've got a busy week or the weather is bad. A dog that just wants short walks isn't going to decide that a two-hour exploration of trail is good fun.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Congratulations on adding a dog to your family! Best way to get a dog who'll be a good fit is to find one who's been in foster - so you have a good idea of how they behave in a real world home.

You can call most shelters and talk to their adoptions counsellors or foster coordination to help make that match. Or search on Adopt a Pet or Petfinder, and just check the bios for where they are living now.

Im not sure why people are giving you a hard time about giving your dog walks and play time in a small yard - that sounds normal to me.

I don’t get it either. They just don’t want a dog that needs a 5 mile run a day or needs acres on a farm. What’s wrong with that? Get a lap dog.

Agree. I don’t know why people are giving you a hard time about this either. My little dog is spunky and fun to play with, but only needs two walks a day and some snuggles. If I try to grab the leash and he’s tired, he runs in the other direction. In our yard, he mostly sniffs around and lays in the grass. I would never be able to hike 5 miles a day with a dog so I didn’t get a breed with that kind of energy.

It's the can be active or can be OK just getting short walks and time in a small yard. Pick one. A dog that likes being active isn't going to stop wanting activity just because you've got a busy week or the weather is bad. A dog that just wants short walks isn't going to decide that a two-hour exploration of trail is good fun.

Sorry, but this just isn't true. My big mutt loves long walks in the woods, and is also happy being a total couch potato (as evidenced by the fact that he sometimes has to be pried off said couch to go on said long walks).

[Anonymous]

Nothing OP has requested is unreasonable. OP, get a dog that has been fostered. That’s as good an approximation of their temperament and behavior as you’re going to get.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Congratulations on adding a dog to your family! Best way to get a dog who'll be a good fit is to find one who's been in foster - so you have a good idea of how they behave in a real world home.

You can call most shelters and talk to their adoptions counsellors or foster coordination to help make that match. Or search on Adopt a Pet or Petfinder, and just check the bios for where they are living now.

Im not sure why people are giving you a hard time about giving your dog walks and play time in a small yard - that sounds normal to me.

I don’t get it either. They just don’t want a dog that needs a 5 mile run a day or needs acres on a farm. What’s wrong with that? Get a lap dog.

Agree. I don’t know why people are giving you a hard time about this either. My little dog is spunky and fun to play with, but only needs two walks a day and some snuggles. If I try to grab the leash and he’s tired, he runs in the other direction. In our yard, he mostly sniffs around and lays in the grass. I would never be able to hike 5 miles a day with a dog so I didn’t get a breed with that kind of energy.

It's the can be active or can be OK just getting short walks and time in a small yard. Pick one. A dog that likes being active isn't going to stop wanting activity just because you've got a busy week or the weather is bad. A dog that just wants short walks isn't going to decide that a two-hour exploration of trail is good fun.

Sorry, but this just isn't true. My big mutt loves long walks in the woods, and is also happy being a total couch potato (as evidenced by the fact that he sometimes has to be pried off said couch to go on said long walks).

+1 My stepson's blue tick mix is the same, except that you don't need to pry him off the couch . He'll be happy just to hang around the house, he'll be happy to walk, he'll be happy to run. Easiest dog ever. My dog on the other hand ...

[Anonymous]

Don’t go to a shelter!! They lie about their dogs to get them out the door. So do some foster families (avoid anything “mixed” it’ll have pit in it).

[Anonymous]

Get ready for another poorly trained dog in the ‘hood, guys. 🤣🤣

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Congratulations on adding a dog to your family! Best way to get a dog who'll be a good fit is to find one who's been in foster - so you have a good idea of how they behave in a real world home.

You can call most shelters and talk to their adoptions counsellors or foster coordination to help make that match. Or search on Adopt a Pet or Petfinder, and just check the bios for where they are living now.

Im not sure why people are giving you a hard time about giving your dog walks and play time in a small yard - that sounds normal to me.

I don’t get it either. They just don’t want a dog that needs a 5 mile run a day or needs acres on a farm. What’s wrong with that? Get a lap dog.

OP wants a perfect dog handed to them without mentioning their own investment in training and raising. Presumably they don’t want a puppy, they want a one year old that’s already been potty trained for them. Active but on OP’s timetable. I’ve fostered a lot of dogs and that’s what makes me think that OP isn’t ready.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Congratulations on adding a dog to your family! Best way to get a dog who'll be a good fit is to find one who's been in foster - so you have a good idea of how they behave in a real world home.

You can call most shelters and talk to their adoptions counsellors or foster coordination to help make that match. Or search on Adopt a Pet or Petfinder, and just check the bios for where they are living now.

Im not sure why people are giving you a hard time about giving your dog walks and play time in a small yard - that sounds normal to me.

I don’t get it either. They just don’t want a dog that needs a 5 mile run a day or needs acres on a farm. What’s wrong with that? Get a lap dog.

I am the PP - and I have a 50 pound hound mix who we adopted when he was 1.5 years old, and he's 14 now. We've always walked him a ton for his exercise - and he's lived a great life. You don't just need a lap dog! But you do need to commit to making sure your dog has enough physical exercise (and mental exercise, too). It'll be bad for everyone if not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Congratulations on adding a dog to your family! Best way to get a dog who'll be a good fit is to find one who's been in foster - so you have a good idea of how they behave in a real world home.

You can call most shelters and talk to their adoptions counsellors or foster coordination to help make that match. Or search on Adopt a Pet or Petfinder, and just check the bios for where they are living now.

Im not sure why people are giving you a hard time about giving your dog walks and play time in a small yard - that sounds normal to me.

I don’t get it either. They just don’t want a dog that needs a 5 mile run a day or needs acres on a farm. What’s wrong with that? Get a lap dog.

OP wants a perfect dog handed to them without mentioning their own investment in training and raising. Presumably they don’t want a puppy, they want a one year old that’s already been potty trained for them. Active but on OP’s timetable. I’ve fostered a lot of dogs and that’s what makes me think that OP isn’t ready.

What? Now we're lambasting people who want to adopt older dogs, not just puppies, for gd's sake? You have got to be kidding me.

[Anonymous]

Op contact a breeder. They retire their breeding stick after a few years. Ask for a female. Those dogs from reputable breeders are well cared for and adult. I got a very nice pure bred desirable breed that way. She’s wonderful but I did pay for her. So worth it though. Fosters … they are in foster for a reason and you don’t sound like you have much time for dog training.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op contact a breeder. They retire their breeding stick after a few years. Ask for a female. Those dogs from reputable breeders are well cared for and adult. I got a very nice pure bred desirable breed that way. She’s wonderful but I did pay for her. So worth it though. Fosters … they are in foster for a reason and you don’t sound like you have much time for dog training.

X 1,000,000!!!

There are enough wild dogs out there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Congratulations on adding a dog to your family! Best way to get a dog who'll be a good fit is to find one who's been in foster - so you have a good idea of how they behave in a real world home.

You can call most shelters and talk to their adoptions counsellors or foster coordination to help make that match. Or search on Adopt a Pet or Petfinder, and just check the bios for where they are living now.

Im not sure why people are giving you a hard time about giving your dog walks and play time in a small yard - that sounds normal to me.

I don’t get it either. They just don’t want a dog that needs a 5 mile run a day or needs acres on a farm. What’s wrong with that? Get a lap dog.

OP wants a perfect dog handed to them without mentioning their own investment in training and raising. Presumably they don’t want a puppy, they want a one year old that’s already been potty trained for them. Active but on OP’s timetable. I’ve fostered a lot of dogs and that’s what makes me think that OP isn’t ready.

And? I adopted a cute, well trained, healthy, social adult dog because that is what I wanted. Puppies all grow up into dogs anyway. I think the OP knows what she wants and that makes her a much better candidate than someone who just gets a cute puppy or a trendy breed without considering how it fits into their lifestyle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Congratulations on adding a dog to your family! Best way to get a dog who'll be a good fit is to find one who's been in foster - so you have a good idea of how they behave in a real world home.

You can call most shelters and talk to their adoptions counsellors or foster coordination to help make that match. Or search on Adopt a Pet or Petfinder, and just check the bios for where they are living now.

Im not sure why people are giving you a hard time about giving your dog walks and play time in a small yard - that sounds normal to me.

I don’t get it either. They just don’t want a dog that needs a 5 mile run a day or needs acres on a farm. What’s wrong with that? Get a lap dog.

OP wants a perfect dog handed to them without mentioning their own investment in training and raising. Presumably they don’t want a puppy, they want a one year old that’s already been potty trained for them. Active but on OP’s timetable. I’ve fostered a lot of dogs and that’s what makes me think that OP isn’t ready.

What? Now we're lambasting people who want to adopt older dogs, not just puppies, for gd's sake? You have got to be kidding me.

That’s not at all what I said. Adopting older dogs is great of course.
There are some comments that make OP seem very inexperienced and naive about dog ownership. They “want to know the personality of the dog”. No one can guarantee that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Congratulations on adding a dog to your family! Best way to get a dog who'll be a good fit is to find one who's been in foster - so you have a good idea of how they behave in a real world home.

You can call most shelters and talk to their adoptions counsellors or foster coordination to help make that match. Or search on Adopt a Pet or Petfinder, and just check the bios for where they are living now.

Im not sure why people are giving you a hard time about giving your dog walks and play time in a small yard - that sounds normal to me.

I don’t get it either. They just don’t want a dog that needs a 5 mile run a day or needs acres on a farm. What’s wrong with that? Get a lap dog.

OP wants a perfect dog handed to them without mentioning their own investment in training and raising. Presumably they don’t want a puppy, they want a one year old that’s already been potty trained for them. Active but on OP’s timetable. I’ve fostered a lot of dogs and that’s what makes me think that OP isn’t ready.

And? I adopted a cute, well trained, healthy, social adult dog because that is what I wanted. Puppies all grow up into dogs anyway. I think the OP knows what she wants and that makes her a much better candidate than someone who just gets a cute puppy or a trendy breed without considering how it fits into their lifestyle.

What were your tips for getting this dog OP desires? Of course we all want easy, well behaved animals.
It’s a tall order for a rescue dog. Maybe a breeder but they usually have puppies. I’ve tried to “rescue” dogs before that have dropped out of training for whatever program with no success. Just saying, OP wants a perfect dog and that can be hard to come by.