Even with a lot of advanced planning, it can still be difficult to resist puppies with oversized paws and cute, button-like eyes or beautiful full-grown dogs, for that matter. This is a common response among people at rescue homes and animal shelters.
Some real planning can still be your best plan of action when deciding which dog to take home. Even if you toss all of your original plans to the wind, remembering the suggestions below can still help you to resist taking them all home.
Debate your options.
Debate with yourself about your options. Ask yourself questions about whether you are ready to commit yourself to a particular dog. If you have doubts, even the slightest one, you should wait until you can really handle the responsibilities. It's never a good idea to commit a lifetime to a pet on a spur-of-the-moment decision.
Remember your game plan and stick with it.
Before going to the animal shelter, you have thought about the breed of the dog, the size of the dog, the dog's temperament, in fact even the color of the dog's fur. Don't forget considerations when looking for the pet you would want to bring home. If you think you would easily fall for a dog, ask your wife, your brother, or a friend to tag along at the dog shelter. Get a second opinion. That never hurt.
Sleep on the decision.
A small amount of time away from the dogs might help a good deal on deciding which dog to adopt. It is okay to sleep on your decision as this allows you sufficient time to evaluate your options. Only after you have thoroughly thought about your options should you decide. Otherwise, allow yourself more time to weigh your options.
Test the dog.
For the sake of argument, let's say you are counting on pure instinct to guide you to your dog, without prior plans. The dogs in the animal shelters, on the other hand, rely on their animal instincts to find their suitable owners. If this is the case for you, it really is advisable to first test the dog.
Do this by allowing the potential dog to sniff you. Ignore it for a few minutes while observing its behavior. The ideal dog is not clingy to its owner. It really is people oriented and sociable but it should not force you to pay all your attention to him. If the dog wanders away and goes back to you after a few minutes, it truly is a good sign that it really is a well-behaved, independent dog. It recognizes its owner, but does not demand so much from his master.
It is also not a bad idea to play with the dog. Dogs in stressful conditions don't normally feel comfortable with petting. Usually, they are aggressive, shy, afraid or stressed. Test your would-be dog's personality by playing around with it. A good response is often a good indication that a dog is comfortable around you.
Don't be surprised if it is not playful though. It truly is enough that he tolerates being petted without showing apprehension.
Apart from using the above criteria, how else would you know which dog to bring home? Well, it always come down to your best judgment.
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