What to expect from such pets? The decision to adopt a shelter dog should be carefully considered.
Vladimir Golubev says many myths surround such animals, which have nothing to do with reality. He listed the main ones.
As reported: Fakta.today
Myth #1: Only mixed breeds are kept in shelters.
According to Vladimir Golubev, owners abandon all dogs, regardless of age and breed.
Therefore, purebred pets are also kept in shelters. There are special shelters that specialize in specific breeds. Each pet has its own story: some were abandoned, some lost or ran away.
Myth #2: Only adult and senior dogs live in shelters.
There are also many young pets and puppies that are placed in good hands. In addition, some irresponsible dog owners bring puppies to the shelter's doorstep and give them to pet shops and veterinary clinics.
According to Vladimir Golubev, it is necessary to ask shelter workers and volunteers in detail about the dog you want to take home: how it got into the shelter, what its character is, how it reacts to other people and animals.
"Talk to the pet in the shelter, try to visit it several times to walk it. This way you will know if the animal is responsive to contact and if you can handle it," Golubev recommended.
Myth #3: Every shelter dog will be trained to perfection.
All dogs had different lives. Some pets came to shelters after living in homes where they were treated well. Others have lived on the streets since they were puppies, and training was out of the question.
According to the dog handler, there are no dogs that cannot be trained at all, even if they are from a shelter. Depending on the situation, you may have to spend a lot of time with some and seek help from a competent dog trainer.
Volunteers usually warn prospective owners in advance of any difficulties, and only experienced dog trainers receive complicated pets. "In practice, domestic pets are not a blank sheet of paper.
It takes a lot of investment to train a dog. The decision to adopt a shelter dog should be carefully considered," said Vladimir Golubev.
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