Introduction

If you’re like me, there are a lot of things to consider when adopting a dog. There are so many different breeds out there and each one has its own personality. The most important part of the adoption process, however, is deciding if you want to adopt an adult or puppy. Sure, puppies are cute as a button but they require more work than adopting an adult dog does—and not just because they have fewer manners!

Adult dogs are better.

The best dogs are adult dogs. They have already learned some things, so they know how to behave in certain situations. They are more likely to bond with you and be loyal. Adult dogs can also be better at doing tricks and learning new things, since they’ve had more time to mature physically and mentally than a puppy would have.

When you adopt an adult dog, you get to see exactly what your dog’s personality is like, and how they handle different situations.

When you adopt an adult dog, you get to see exactly what your dog’s personality is like and how they handle different situations.

When adopting a puppy, there are many factors that can affect the outcome of their behavior as an adult. The only way to know for sure what type of dog you are getting is by adopting an adult dog.

You can avoid the puppy stage.

The puppy stage is a time of discovery and exploration for your new family member. However, this can also be a difficult time for the dog owner who is used to having an adult dog who knows basic commands and doesn’t have many health issues. The puppy stage lasts about 18-24 months, although some dogs may still be in the puppy stage at two years old.

To help you prepare for this period of development, it’s important to know what you’re getting into!

The worst of the training is already done.

It’s important to note that the worst of a dog’s training is already done by the time they arrive at a shelter. Dogs in puppy mills are often abused, kept in filthy conditions, and not properly cared for. This can lead to problems such as separation anxiety and other behavioral issues.

The good news is that dogs who have been in shelters for some time have likely gone through rigorous training on previous owners’ part in order to become socially acceptable pets for adoption. This means that when you bring your dog home from an animal shelter, you will likely not be dealing with behavioral issues related to abuse or neglect—and if you do run into some problems down the road, there are plenty of resources available (like this blog!)

You’re saving a life.

When you adopt a dog, you’re saving a life. You’re giving a dog a second chance at happiness and making sure they never have to live in the shelter again. You are giving them a home where they can be loved and cared for by their human family forever. You may even be helping to change the stigma around shelter pets by showing your friends, family, and neighbors that there is nothing wrong with adopting from shelters, which will hopefully inspire them to do the same thing!

You’ll help change the stigma around shelter pets.

One of the best reasons to adopt a shelter dog is that you’ll help change the stigma surrounding shelter pets. Many people think that shelter animals are somehow less desirable than their counterparts in a breeder or pet store. In truth, there are plenty of reasons why adopting a rescue pet can be better than going through another source.

For one thing, you know that your new dog won’t come from an abusive situation or neglectful home: all dogs in shelters have been evaluated by trained staff members and deemed adoptable. And since shelters don’t euthanize for space (except in rare circumstances), every animal has its shot at finding a home!

Just because a dog finds his or herself in a shelter doesn’t mean there is something wrong with that dog. Sometimes it just means they were really unlucky.

Just because a dog finds his or her way to a shelter doesn’t mean there is something wrong with that dog. Sometimes it just means they were really unlucky. These shelters are full of dogs who have behavioral issues, medical problems, and even physical disabilities. While many of these dogs will never be adopted, you can do your part in helping these animals find their forever homes by adopting them!

Don’t judge a book by its cover—or in this case: don’t judge a dog based on its breed or past experiences at the shelter. The truth is that most of these animals are very loving and loyal companions waiting for someone like you to take them home.

If you’re looking to get a new pet, consider looking into adopting rather than buying an animal from a breeder

If you are looking to get a new pet, consider adopting one instead of buying it from a breeder. Many people think that by adopting an animal, they will not be able to find the perfect fit for their family, but this is not true. Shelters have websites where they list all the animals they have available for adoption and talk about each dog’s personality and habits. When visiting a shelter in person, you can take your time getting to know each dog so that when you leave with one it will be the right match for your family. Adopting an animal can also save money because most shelters charge less than $200 for their dogs (although sometimes even less).

Conclusion

If you’re looking to get a new pet, consider looking into adopting rather than buying an animal from a breeder. We hope this article has helped you understand the benefits of adopting, and given you some ideas on where to start! If there are any other questions we didn’t answer here or if you would like more information about how we can help at our shelter, please let us know!