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Many people are hesitant to adopt a shelter dog, as these poor pups seem to have gotten a bad rap as “second-hand” or “rejects.” This could not be further from the truth! The majority of dogs that wind up in shelters are there through no fault of their own; oftentimes their surrender is due to a death in or addition to the family, a change in financial circumstances, or an owner who didn’t realize just how must time, effort, and money goes into caring for a dog.
The good news is that the majority of pit bulls, rescued or otherwise, have great temperaments, and even those who have been poorly trained or abused can often be successfully rehabilitated and even go on to become service or therapy dogs! Resilience and determination are hallmarks of the breed and enable them to rise above the challenges that are thrust upon them and to overcome both physical and mental anguish while retaining their amiable nature and pleasant dispositions.
Oftentimes, when people decide that they’re ready to add a dog to their lives, their first impulse is to start looking for a puppy or young dog. While we won’t argue that puppies are beyond adorable, with their fluffy little bodies and too-big paws, they are also a TON of work, and not everyone has the time, patience, dedication, and discipline to raise one. Fact is, puppies just aren’t for everyone. If the time and effort required to raise a puppy is more than you’re ready to take on at the moment, try considering an older or senior dog.
One thing you’ll quickly learn about disabled dogs: what they may lack in physical ability, they more than make up for in personality, determination, and their capacity for love. Talk to just about anyone who has one of these pups and that’s the first thing they’ll tell you. They are constantly amazed by their dogs’ tenacity, strength, and temperaments.
Looking to bring a new dog into your home? This month, we at DogWatch Hidden Fences would like to encourage you to consider bringing home a disabled or other less adoptable dog, such as senior dogs, those with chronic health conditions, or bad breed reputations.
We here at DogWatch know that your dog is an important part of your life. You want to share as many special moments with him as you can, so it only makes sense that you’d want him with you for the 4th of July fireworks. Your dog, on the other hand, may very well prefer to be anywhere else. In fact, more than 20% of dogs have severe adverse reactions to fireworks. Dogs have been known to injure themselves and others due to anxiety and stress from the fireworks, run away from home to escape them, and in some sad cases, get hit by cars while escaping or wind up in the animal shelter because they couldn’t find their way back. Here’s what can contribute to a dog’s anxious reaction to fireworks and why keeping Fido away from the flash and bang might be in his best interest.
Dog Tails’ Puppy Month continues with housebreaking advice. We teach you the three rules to quickly and successfully train your puppy to “go outside.”
DogWatch Hidden Fences encourages all new puppy owners to make sure they are properly prepared to welcome their furry new addition. Here are our tips (and checklists) on how to do just that.
When Ron Pace, the DogWatch Dealer in Washington state and a renowned dog trainer with 35 years of experience, shared his story with Dog Tails, he mentioned how strange it was that the dog that brought him worldwide attention just happened to be named Sugar. You see, at his Canyon Crest K-9 Training Center in Tacoma, [...]
There’s a lot to consider when selecting the right puppy for your household. Let DogWatch help you make the decision! Read on for tips and resources.
