RE: adopting adult dog with human baby in the house?
(04-26-2013, 07:52 AM)glitteringfuzz Wrote: The hubby and I agree that a dog would be a wonderful addition to our household. We have a baby who's about half a year old, and then us two adults.
The thing is, even though I'm a work at home mom, I don't like taking care of puppies. I KNOW, i know. It's awful! I just can't handle it. All the peeing and pooping and nipping (possibly at baby) and squeaking and squealing and chewing (possibly on baby). Besides, I think my child deserves at least most of my attention. Not a pup.
What we want is an adult dog, maybe aged 4-6.. maybe even 7 or 8. They are usually past the playful, obnoxious stage. I still want playful, but not 24/7.
-Is that too old to adopt a dog?
-Is it dangerous to have an adult dog with a new baby
-is it true that dogs can just "snap" and lose it
I want to rescue a dog that can already pee outside and such but if its dangerous AT ALL, I want to know!
Glad you are considering adoption. Well, the best way to find that dog is to visit your local shelters. Shelter/rescue staff usually know the temperament and personality of their charges. You can also consider a dog that's been fostered because they're often taught of the home setting beforehand.
Drop by petfinder.com to see some pet adoption ads or find a shelter near you.
By the way, some dog adoption ads have already mentioned their pottying ability which makes the selection even more easier.
As for the question that they snap, that depends on their humans. No dog is innately evil. It's a matter of how the humans brought them up. And even those who's had traumatic experiences get to live better, peaceful lives simply because they were given a second chance.
If you decide to adopt from a shelter, make sure to ask for the history of the dog to have a brief idea of where he/she came from. And don't forget to ask about his/her temperament. Also, don't hesitate to ask questions or express your concerns. Remember that adopting a dog is a big yet rewarding responsibility.
