As dog trainers, more than fifty percent of the dogs we work with are rescues and adoptions. That’s great! It is recommended that people looking for a new golden puppy, try to rescue or adopt a homeless animal.

According to statistics compiled by the Humane Society of the United States, between 6 and 8 million (yes, you read that correctly) dogs and cats are cared for in shelters animal protection societies across the country. That’s not counting the dogs in rescue! About half, 4-6 million of them, will be sacrificed. Those numbers are amazing and gloomy!

The animals are supplied by a myriad of reasons. Innumerable puppies and dogs are killed, allegedly humanely, daily due to age, illness / disease, high volume and unfortunately serious behavioral problems.

Before contemplating the rescue Adopting Even gold, you should sit down and have a talk “Dutch uncle” with you and your family. You must be completely honest about how willing, how far, and for how long you will be willing to work with the puppy or dog you have, which may have behavioral issues.

If there is any doubt that you and your family cannot, for whatever reason, seriously commit to a potential rehabilitation project, don’t adopt, don’t rescue!

The fact is, when you rescue or adopt, you should always do so with your eyes wide open; Hoping for the worst and hoping for the best.

Keep in mind, a number of rescues and shelters will tell you only what you want to hear! They have to keep up the “inventory”. Take your time and be darn sure this is the right puppy or dog for your family. In most cases, a good 4-6 weeks for a puppy or dog to show the true personality and behavior it is needed. Behavioral problems are quite common with rescue and adoption. It is also difficult for the animal. Adapting to a new family and life can be stressful and traumatic.

Although his heart is in the right place, your mind must be open to hear what you might not want to hear. Also, your mindset must be willing to take on the challenges you will face, to help the puppy or dog that has stolen your heart, should it require your time, patience, and resources.

Before leaving, do your homework! Take an honest assessment of family type you have. Honestly answer just a few questions can make a huge difference in your life and the life of the dog. Here are some things to consider:

Is your family a bunch of high-energy couch potatoes or is it them? An incorrect mix can be extremely frustrating and backfire! Make it sound silly, objective Thousands of dogs are rescued or adopted for the wrong reasons. Children saw one in a movie and now wants one. So and Sos the street have one-and is “so cute!” You “always wanted one”. You saw one at the dog park. Bla bla bla …

You want a puppy or an older dog? Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Puppies, unless they come from a neglected upbringing, are usually clean slate regarding behavioral problems. However, That puts the burden of proper training and to cope with their inexhaustible energy about you! Older dogs tend to be domesticated and are quieter, but sometimes carry an uncertain baggage of his previous life. Can you and how lidiarías with that?

What do you really know about the breed of puppy or dog you are interested in? How much research have you done? Have you talked to the owners of that breed? Do you need a high or low energy breed? This is not to say that a known high-energy, high-prey-drive breed doesn’t have laid-back “hand me the remote” members. Also, all the dogs are in the “Are you kidding me? I’ll wait here, you go chase the ball.” group, inactive, stationary and bored.

Is everyone in the family up for the challenge if the dog needs help, or will the burden fall on one person…namely you! Too often, once the initial excitement of a new pet wears off, the responsibility often falls to one or two family members.

Are you willing to seek professional help as soon as possible, if necessary, or is assigned to suffer in silence or give shelter or animal rescue? Coaches see this every day. For the reasons are, celebrities often wait until the position becomes unbearable and more difficult to correct; Before seeking help. Now, they are so frustrated that return to the animal. It is strongly recommended search and enroll in an obedience class for puppies or child care without punishment and positive reinforcement as soon as possible. Learn to effectively bond with your pet. More than half of the skills required for training the dog used to train the owner. Dogs are the easy part!

Are you ready to listen and follow the instructions of the professional gold going to challenge and make excuses for everything? If your answer is the bar; saves time, energy and money. You are prepared to move forward. Finally, before it’s too late, find a new home for the dog. At the least he or she will be able to find someone eager and willing to make a strong commitment to help.

Conclusion: This section will give much homework to think before continuing impulsively. The most important thing to remember is not to believe everything they are told about the particular animal of interest. Do your homework. Take your time. Find the right breed for you and your family. Consider the age of the animal. Which will be ultimately responsible for him or her? Are you willing to seek professional help before giving up? Are you ready to listen and follow the recommendations of its delta?

If you’re willing to take the risk, you can find the perfect pet. If They are not so perfect right now, perhaps with time, patience, and a willingness to commit to Them, they can become perfect for you. Surely there is a rescue or shelter near you; with puppy or dog patiently waiting for you to find them, love them and give them a forever home.