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PLEASE READ BEFORE ADOPTING A PET

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My Adopted Dog

The whole idea of adopting a needy pet probably seems very rewarding to you & if you’ve made the decision to go ahead with this then firstly congratulations I’m sure you’ll offer your chosen pet a lovely, happy new home.

Please do consider the points below though before rushing ahead & adopting.

Know before you adopt a pet that there WILL be issues, the rescue centre cannot always inform you of your chosen pet’s past, you will not always know what’s facing you.

Be prepared to work with your pet on these issues, be patient with your pet & with yourself. Perfect, ready trained pets do not exist, you have to work at it.

Above all do not RETURN YOUR PET all issues can be resolved even if you have to seek help from a professional, surely this is better than just giving up on your adopted pet.

Plan ahead, have everything ready for your new pet’s arrival. Offer a cage for privacy, safety & security. A cage is NEVER to be viewed as a place of punishment, it’s a safe dwelling for your pet, it’s your pet’s refuge.

It can take months, even years, to train some adopted pets. Be mindful of this before you adopt, do not think of this as a bad thing, think of it as a rewarding experience when you can turn around & accept the credit for your well behaved pet.

The main point throughout the whole adopting process is to consider the pet; how would you feel if someone took you in & offered you love only to have it snatched away when they return you & walk away from you?

Please be aware of the points raised here & I’m sure you will make the right decision not only for yourselves but for the pet too.

And, here are two inexpensive sources to help you with your newly adopted dog!

Cesar Millan, the dog whisperer http://www.cesarmillaninc.com

Secrets to dog training

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