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
- More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
- 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.
