Considerations with Rescues

On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about the things you need to consider when bringing a rescue into your home. It’s important to know what to look for.

Topics discussed include:

• Dog tip of the day
• Don’t adopt a rescue just from a photo on the internet
• Go into getting a rescue with your eyes open
• A lot of rescues have been coming from the South and many have problems
• Many rescues have behavioral problems, health problems and may not have had the proper vaccines
• It’s important to do research on the rescue organization
• If you can, bring a dog trainer with you to evaluate the dog
• See if you can get any video of the dog with other dogs and kids
• Be honest about your situation and your family’s lifestyle
• If you have kids, don’t bring them with you when you initially meet the dog
• Don’t be afraid to return the dog if the dog has extreme behavioral problems
• Scott strongly advises not adopting multiple dogs that have come from the same home
• If you already have animals at home, you need to consider the temperament of the dogs
• If you already own a female dog, you may want to consider adopting a male
• You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.com
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• You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
• More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com

Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.