If you're considering getting a dog during the holidays, or any time, that's the place to start, once you get over the
myths about shelter dogs.
There are plenty of breed choices - One of the best
things about shelter dogs is that you may fall in love with a breed you never considered or never even heard of.
The adopter explained that visiting the shelter opened their
eyes about shelter dogs and the conditions at a shelter.
She discusses in
detail about shelter dog behaviors, the expectations volunteers should have for training with dogs and limited demonstrations.
They are forever grateful - There is
something about a shelter dog that really makes you believe they understand more than we give them credit for.
One of the facts that's also
disturbing about shelter dogs is how some of the dogs have collars and sometimes even tags and still their owners just never come to claim them.
We are extremely happy that we can play a role in raising
awareness about shelter dogs while helping to provide thousands of pounds of food.
In the podcast below, Cindy also talks about what kind of dogs are suitable for playgroups, lists the top three reasons to incorporate playgroups into your shelter dog training and behavior program, and shares a heartwarming
story about a shelter dog who's life was turned around, and likely saved, by the opportunity to grow and shine outside of her kennel.
If you liked that, please watch: Heal Me — a story
about shelter dogs who become therapy dogs and bring comfort to patients and their families in hospitals.
I have always known when it's time for a dog of my own I would adopt because I believe all dogs deserve a loving home and it pains me to
think about shelter dogs living in kennels.
Shelby Dyer: I have always known when it's time for a dog of my own I would adopt because I believe all dogs deserve a loving home and it pains me to think
about shelter dogs living in kennels.
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That's why they're giving five lucky readers a bottle of their new specially formulated all - natural pet shampoo, free of harsh detergents and toxic chemicals, just for
reading about their shelter dog initiative and leaving a comment below!
If you need more reasons or even some sources, check out these 20
statistics about shelter dogs, and find out more about our beneficial bonds with animals from the Human - Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI).
I asked Broadway Barks co-founder Bernadette Peters what is the biggest
misconception about shelter dogs and she said, «People think they're in the shelter because they're not good dogs, and that's just not the case.
Our first look at the
facts about shelter dogs covers statistical information relevant to dog shelters in the United States.
The gallery also allows you to search for adoptable animals in your area and learn
more about shelter dogs» stories.
Staff at the animal shelter commonly notify Sgt. Wally Antoniuk, with the Winnipeg Police Department,
about shelter dogs who show the potential to become police canines and the homeless dog in the shelter's care appeared to have «the right stuff» to make the cut.
But the best
thing about shelter dogs is this: they not only give you the opportunity to save their lives — they allow you to save the lives of other dogs by leaving space behind in the shelter when you rescue them.
Let go of the myths
about shelter dogs: they are too old, they may have a disease, and they aren't purebred.
We also see the positive impact a mobile spay - neuter clinic is having on a community and a story
about shelter dogs that become therapy dogs and bring comfort to patients and their families in hospitals.
Prepares the reader for dog ownership and dispels myths
about shelter dogs.
We will start by looking at several common myths
about shelter dogs that keep some well - meaning folks from adopting: