choosing a rescue dog

There is something very satisfying to take in a dog rescue, in many cases, someone else was either unable to process or it became a burden or a nuisance, it surprises me that people take on dogs almost as a fashion accessory and discard it when it is not fresh or more convenient. The decision to take on a dog should never be taken lightly whole family must buy into the idea or the problems it causes can not be terminal for a relationship that May be already creaking. I have had clients who told me they bought a dog so as not to seek its place during the march, it is clear that they hated animals and unfortunately the dog knew it was wrong Beloved and unwanted. In most of these cases, I recommend re-homing. Dogs can be extremely lucid, they may suffer from loneliness, anxiety, stress, depression, grief and often for the loss of pals and owners. Sometimes they give the will to live and die by their pain. The owners are not always the same amount and the absolute loyalty, they must sometimes take on dogs without thinking through what the long-term commitment is really dog ownership

Here are some points to keep in mind when choosing a dog .

If your time is limited, choose a dog that needs little grooming, minimal training, and only moderate exercise.

If your budget is tight, choose a small-to-medium dog that needs little grooming and minimal training ands less food.


If you are an inexperienced dog owner , do not choose a large dominant dog or a dog with high energy level unless you are committed to six months of steady, patient, consistent training and a dozen years of daily walks of a mile or more.

If you have children or elderly people in your home, do not choose a large, dominant dog that needs lots of training and exercise or a high-strung dog that is fearful of high-pitched voices and childish behaviour.


Be prepared to walk the dog at least twice a day and to clean up his/her waste.

They may not be any background or information on the dog not even the dog's original name or age or even what crossbreed it really is. Many will have been found wandering the streets cold and hungry. Whatever the case there are a few principles and rules you should adhere to.

Rule 1. Do your homework decide on size and basic type of breed before you even start looking. Look at your working and time commitments. Can you really afford the time and expense of dog ownership?

Rule 2. If you have children under five I would strongly recommend against taking on a rescue dog, the temperament may be unknown or masked by the environment of the kennels. In most cases responsible rescue centres will not allow their dogs to be re-homed to couples with young children.

Rule 3. Never buy on impulse or because you feel sorry for a frightened and timid dog, especially if you are not an experienced and confident dog owner.

Rule 4. Discuss what you want in a dog (e.g. an active dog that will play willingly, happily go on long walks, or a homely laid back breed of dog that will happily sit for hours by the fire, and only requires gentle exercise.

Rule 5 . If you have decided on a pedigree check the breed requirements and possible problems, discuss the positive and negatives of that breed with breeders and the rescue staff.

Rule 6. Don't expect to walk into a rescue centre and walk out with a dog. They will need to check your suitability to own a dog including your home, garden, and work commitments, in many cases they will pay a home visit and will require you to complete a long questionnaire.

Rule 7. Once you have decided that you are going to re-home a dog then prepare the home and garden well before the arrival