Article on dogs by Jon Katz

TribalRats · 10-13-2005, 09:22 AM

This is a pretty good article if oyu ask me.
I have saved it for my folder that goes to perspective puppy buyers. Thought I would share it with you guys too.

Article by Jon Katz

anaconda · 10-13-2005, 09:26 AM

Hmmm... prospective puppy buyers... too late.

Thanks!

Giny · 10-13-2005, 10:49 AM

A very good article and something everyone that's about to get a dog should read.

Leon · 10-13-2005, 03:53 PM

He writes: "Getting the right dog involves not only moral but practical considerations. Acquiring a rescue or shelter dog can be incredibly rewarding, but when you adopt one, you may also acquire behavioral issues caused by previous mistreatment."

I was under the impression rescues make aware any behavioral issues to potential adopters and screen them for suitability. A rescued dog can be the "right" dog as much as one acquired from a breeder.

flyndog · 10-13-2005, 05:33 PM

Shelter assessments can be very subjective and cannot predict future behavior. Some shelters do not have the facilities or staff to perform effective (if any) temperament assessments. I do temperment tests for a facilty that doesn't have an ideal set-up for it - no simulated home environment, etc. You are not alone in your perception that a dog is stable and safe if it has passed a shelter's test. What these tests are really looking for is in what situtations is the dog aggressive, if at all. Sadly, most dogs are given up because they are not housetrained, submissive urination, they bark, they jump, they dig...in short...they are just uneducated dogs. After these dogs have been in a few homes and turned back in because fo their behavior problems, they are pretty screwed up. They really need a home with owners who understand what they've been through. They are emotionally disturbed. Not all shelter dogs are like this, of course. I'm talking about the ones who have behavior problems that potential adoptees are not aware of until they get home and the honeymoon is over.

10-13-2005, 09:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
TribalRats Take Responsibility Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 3,327 Rep Power: 141	Article on dogs by Jon Katz This is a pretty good article if oyu ask me. I have saved it for my folder that goes to perspective puppy buyers. Thought I would share it with you guys too. Article by Jon Katz
	__________________ Get more out of Global Paw. Check out these great features. Global Paw Book Club -- Art Classes -- Woof Review As a member of Global paw staff my opinions are not necessarily those of the website or the owner.

10-13-2005, 10:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Giny poodlez Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,010 Rep Power: 104	A very good article and something everyone that's about to get a dog should read.
	__________________ Poodle Rescue of New England

10-13-2005, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Leon Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 175 Rep Power: 66	He writes: "Getting the right dog involves not only moral but practical considerations. Acquiring a rescue or shelter dog can be incredibly rewarding, but when you adopt one, you may also acquire behavioral issues caused by previous mistreatment." I was under the impression rescues make aware any behavioral issues to potential adopters and screen them for suitability. A rescued dog can be the "right" dog as much as one acquired from a breeder.
Leon Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 175 Rep Power: 66

10-13-2005, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 179	Shelter assessments can be very subjective and cannot predict future behavior. Some shelters do not have the facilities or staff to perform effective (if any) temperament assessments. I do temperment tests for a facilty that doesn't have an ideal set-up for it - no simulated home environment, etc. You are not alone in your perception that a dog is stable and safe if it has passed a shelter's test. What these tests are really looking for is in what situtations is the dog aggressive, if at all. Sadly, most dogs are given up because they are not housetrained, submissive urination, they bark, they jump, they dig...in short...they are just uneducated dogs. After these dogs have been in a few homes and turned back in because fo their behavior problems, they are pretty screwed up. They really need a home with owners who understand what they've been through. They are emotionally disturbed. Not all shelter dogs are like this, of course. I'm talking about the ones who have behavior problems that potential adoptees are not aware of until they get home and the honeymoon is over.
	__________________ mARFa Dog Training and Behavior Last edited by flyndog : 10-13-2005 at 05:38 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Is it your right to tell me that I should spay/neuter? I don't think so!	dinkydog	Dog Debate Forum	464	05-26-2008 07:38 AM
Heinz 57 Is The Dog For Me!	Crossfire Bulldogs	Miscellaneous Class/Mutts/Cross Breeds/Other	6	09-09-2005 08:24 AM
Plight of the painted dogs	Global Paw	Dog News and Dogs in Popular Media	0	06-02-2004 06:33 AM

10-13-2005, 09:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
anaconda Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Spain Posts: 410 Rep Power: 63	Hmmm... prospective puppy buyers... too late. Thanks!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)