Adopting an Adult Dog
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Is there room in your house for a new dog? If so, new doesn't necessarily mean young. For many of us, an adult dog is often a better choice for a new canine companion than a puppy would be. Adult dogs are usually housetrained and they often know a few commands. Puppies, on the other hand, require training from scratch, and that means more work for you. While it's natural to be drawn to the cuteness of a puppy, the truth is that puppy cuteness only lasts for a few months. Here's the truth behind adult dog adoption.
Myths About Older Dog Adoption
It's a myth that adult dogs cannot bond well with new owners. All dogs -- even adults -- are social animals with a pack mentality. Your planned pack may only consist of you and your new pooch, but when your furry housemate learns to view you as the pack leader, you will be that canine's beloved top dog. Humans have enhanced this natural loyalty by breeding domestic dogs to stay in a kind of permanent adolescence known as neoteny. This trait further enables a dog to bond with different people over its lifetime.
In addition to the bonding myth, other falsehoods about adopting older dogs continue to persist. "There is a myth that says you must bring a puppy home at seven weeks," says Sheila Webster Boneham, PhD, author of Breed Rescue: How to Start and Run a Successful Program, and founder of the Labrador Retriever Rescue of Indiana. "Nonsense! That idea comes from a misinterpretation of research that showed that puppies must have human contact beginning no later than the seventh week or they won't bond to people. But that means people in general."
Boneham has personally placed 50 adult dogs. She also supervised the placement of more than 200 dogs in rescue and has counseled more than 100 owners who adopted dogs from shelters. Based on her experience, adult dogs bond as well as puppies do. "Some dogs take a little more TLC, but I have found adult dogs to be extremely resilient, and most are driven to be connected to a person or family," she says.
Perhaps the most prevalent myth about homeless older dogs is that they wound up in their predicament because they were problem pooches. According to the Senior Dogs Project, a group dedicated to educating others about adopting older dogs, it's the owners and not the dogs that usually had the problem or, more than likely, a lifestyle change. For example, people often surrender a dog when they move, experience a change in their work schedule, take in a relative who is allergic to pets or even because a new spouse or partner simply didn't want Rover around to steal away attention. You could be the lifesaver for such an abandoned canine.
Match Made In Heaven
The benefits of adopting an adult dog are many. A grown dog is as predisposed to bond with you as a puppy would be. And it's far less likely to chew up your couch or to ruin your rug. Who knows? Maybe your canine soul mate is an older dog that is waiting for someone like you to shower it with head rubs and care in return for its doggie love and loyalty.
About the Author
Margaret Bonham an award-winning writer and pet expert, has written several books on dogs, including The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pet Health and Nutrition and A Dog's Wisdom.
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sheep dog
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Posted by charles on 2009-05-10 at 22:56:03
adopt yorkie or poodle (teacup) puppy
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Posted by Joan on 2009-05-11 at 12:52:08
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Posted by Nicole on 2009-05-13 at 19:40:02
lookjing for med dog
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Posted by Jennyi Staskus on 2009-05-14 at 12:56:29
I lost my dog to a hit n run
im looking to adopt a boxer or german shepperd or prefer mix my rocky was mix withing the two he was only 3 years old n i miss him terribly please i will like a young puppy less than 6 monts thanks
Posted by cely on 2009-05-25 at 22:12:51
dog
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Posted by laura on 2009-05-26 at 00:26:52
Dog .Small to Medum
I have a 2 year old Blue Healer Part Collie ,very protecive off us ,we are retired ,Banshee is not very friendly with older people Loves Children ,but Guess what loves other dog's .I would love to have a Small to Med size Femal dog for her to run around with ,have a very large yard and she would be very much loved ,and as with my dog would own house and yard.LOL
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want a dog
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poodle pups for sale
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Posted by judy honse on 2009-07-15 at 23:28:55
English Lab Young Adult
Looking to adopt an English Lab in Connecticut, Can provide lot's of love excellent care and very nice home in a shoreline town
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Adoption of Mastiff
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Posted by Freda on 2009-08-04 at 23:42:45
dogs
hy im diana i want a puppy that doesn't grow like stay little i will give him love i have had a dog since i was 5 years old or less i love dogs they are my favorites animals
Posted by diana on 2009-08-05 at 01:33:53
Looking for mini dacshund female
Hi, recently our 16 yr. old minidoxie female was taken from our fenced in yard and killed by either a coyote or a fisher cat.We miss her terribly as does our 10 mo. old doxie mini female. Please if anyone has a young spayed long haired mini doxie they are looking for a home for consider us as an adoptive home. We would provide a wonderful loving home for her.
Posted by Sandy on 2009-08-06 at 23:26:32
Maltese, female, medium
I lost my Maltese on Feb., 28 - 2009. She was 16 y/o. I feel almost lost without her... I want a have a Maltese, female, medium. Not a tea cup. I live in Vermilion, Ohio.
Posted by Patsy on 2009-08-08 at 19:25:09
puppies
puppies can be hard work they chew on your shoes steal toys and mess up the garden. If your thinking about giving away a dog or puppy don`t do it. they have fealings 2 u know and you just have 2 give them some love and trust them.
Posted by mack on 2009-08-13 at 21:11:02
lookin 4 a puppy
i would like a puppy
Posted by courtney on 2009-09-08 at 22:37:50
dog
i would like to find a rottie puppy for my son britday
Posted by tonya on 2009-09-10 at 22:10:25
Adult Dog
I would like to adopt a small dog that is out of the puppy stage. I'm a senior and would love to have the company since I have just lost my dog that I had for 9 yrs. Of course I would love to have her trained to use the yard. Would like to have a female. I have always adopted or picked up strays from the street they have always been mixed and this one doesn't have to be a purbred.
Posted by Mary on 2009-09-19 at 17:29:23
Dobbie Puppy
Lost our 10 year old Dobbie one week ago, we are taking it hard.Thinking about adopting. Must be a Dobbie Puppy red. Can't afford to buy one but can afford to raise it one our large property.
Posted by Nate on 2009-09-28 at 20:28:54
adopting a puppy
i would like have a BullMastiff as a puppy 10/04/2009
Posted by Thomas Acosta on 2009-10-04 at 20:51:14
free bull terrierr
wE HAVE TO GIVE UP OUR YEAR OLD BULL TERRIER. WE ARE RELOCATING AND CANNOT TAKE HIM. hE IS A PUREBREED. WE ARE IN THE PORTLAND OREGON AREA. PLEASE RESPOIND IF INTERESTED HIS NAME IS BROCK/
Posted by Patricia on 2009-10-06 at 23:56:24
morkie
I would like to adopt a teacup morkie. This will be a surprise for my sister her little maltese just passed away after surgery and she cries all the time I would like to see her laugh like she use too
Posted by Michelle Hager on 2009-10-07 at 19:23:20
looking for
lookimg for a boxer in need of a home
Posted by amber on 2009-10-08 at 17:24:25
Adopt a Dog
Hi my name is Lynette. I am trying to find a female Collie who is house broken, loves to ride in cars, and is great with childern and laid back. You see i have a soon to be two year old son who has a vary rare medicale condtion, where he is not suppose to get to streesed out, and many other things on top out that, other wise he will breack out in big water type blister on his hole body incudeding is face and head. The last dog he love but was to hipper for him and streesed him out alot. Please help. I need it to be close travling due to being a single mom. I live in the Millrton PA area
Posted by Lynette on 2009-10-12 at 21:36:24
adopt a dog
i am looking for a full blooded pitbull. i would like it to be between the ages of 6-12 weeks old,i also prefer a male. Also i prefer a rednose,bluepitt, or american pitt. Any color exept brindle preferably a solid color
Posted by philip on 2009-10-13 at 01:58:41
dog border collie
I am looking for a border collie. I am also looking for a lab mix too WRITE BACK RENAE
Posted by Renae on 2009-10-13 at 09:12:25
rescue stafford shire terrier
i am looking to rescue a stafford shire terrier under the age of 1 yrs old, female preferred. I HVE 15 YRS EXP WITH TRAINING AND SHOWING ROTTIES.
Posted by Elda Escobedo on 2009-10-20 at 23:42:24
wanted a poodle
im looking for a toy poodle.... mine just died of the influenza pleaze i have a lot of love in my heart..... and want 2 shair it with a dog
Posted by rosita nunez on 2009-10-22 at 21:43:57
YORKIE
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND A YORKIE BUT I CANT SPEND A ARM AND LEG ON ONE SO IF YOU HAVE ONE FOR FREE OR CHEAP PLEASE LET ME KNOW
Posted by I WANT A YORKIE on 2009-11-02 at 13:55:10
looking to adopt a westie.
Hi there.Im looking to adopt a westie we would like a senior.My little sophie is so lonely,since we sadly lost her soul mate charlie.We have had 3 westie in the past.We love our pets as if they were our babys.So to any person out there,We would love to hear from you..
Posted by carol on 2009-11-02 at 14:29:01
looking for dog
i am interested in a golden retriever or a labadore in new jersey south long branch
Posted by jerry on 2009-11-02 at 18:03:29
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