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TheSutterDynasty · 09-05-2018, 04:36 PM

One big caution with rescue dogs:

You don't know how they were raised or socialized. They also don't tend to show their 'true' behavior for a few weeks after you've adopted them.

Rescuing a dog is amazing but be aware that you may be getting a dog with reactivity and/or socialization issues, even if they seem perfect upon first meeting.

Socialization is a LOT harder to train or untrain than regular tricks.

There are also people you can hire who will take your dog out during the day while you're at work for pretty cheap.

09-05-2018, 04:36 PM	#53
TheSutterDynasty First Line Centre Join Date: Dec 2009 Exp:	One big caution with rescue dogs: You don't know how they were raised or socialized. They also don't tend to show their 'true' behavior for a few weeks after you've adopted them. Rescuing a dog is amazing but be aware that you may be getting a dog with reactivity and/or socialization issues, even if they seem perfect upon first meeting. Socialization is a LOT harder to train or untrain than regular tricks. There are also people you can hire who will take your dog out during the day while you're at work for pretty cheap. __________________ ech·o cham·ber /ˈekō ˌCHāmbər/ noun An environment in which a person encounters only beliefs or opinions that coincide with their own, so that their existing views are reinforced and alternative ideas are not considered.