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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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.

[b]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[/b].

[/quote]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.[/quote]
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. [/quote]
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. [/quote]
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. [/quote]
There is no magic secret. My dog was a police seizure. She sat in the shelter for months before they were given the ok to adopt her out. My suggestion is not to adopt any animal just based on breed or appearance, look for one that actually meets your objective requirements and don't rush it, if what you want isn't available today, tomorrow or next week, it will eventually show up.[/quote]

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