The time has come…, the desire to expand the family increases by the second and it is the ideal time to adopt a dog to give all the love tothat we have inside. Wait, wait, are you sure it's time? And is love enough?
Of course, feeling a great desire to start living with a dog is an essential requirement, without it we would not have the necessary motivation to take such an important step in life. However, there are a number of factors that can greatly condition the success of your decisions based on that desire. Therefore, before making this big decision, it is essential that you make sure that you are really ready to adopt and, once confirmed, know which dog to choose or, rather, how to identify which dog fits best with you and, of course, you with him. To do this, in this article on our site, in collaboration with La Perropeuta, we will share our tips for a successful adoption and thus avoid future abandonment.
How much do I really know about dogs?
Sometimes we think that in order to have a pleasant coexistence with our future dog, everything will depend on how the dog we live with is like. We forget a fundamental part, and that is that living together is a matter of two (or three, four, or the members that make up the family). To be able to live together pleasantly, it will be essential to know how dogs perceive the world or how they communicate because, how can we teach someone things or communicate with them if we don't Do we know how it communicates or what capabilities it has? If we wait for all this to flow without further ado, it may or may not.
Due to the above, before determining which dog to choose to adopt and make it part of our family, the first thing we must do is find out about the canine species, their behaviors, habits and needs. In the following article we talk about it: “What are the needs of a dog and how to satisfy them?”.
My constraints
Indeed, there are some conditioning factors in our way of life that can be decisive when choosing the dog we want to treat home. Living in a rural environment and adopting a mastiff or podenco (dogs that need large spaces or long walks through natural environments) is not the same as giving them a home in the city. It is also not the same if we have financial means or we do not have a good financial mattress, since some dogs in their puppyhood stage or in their senior stage need greater veterinary financial expenditure or in terms of necessary materials.
But without a doubt, the biggest conditioning factor today is TIME Many dogs suffer from our long working hours by spending so much time alone at home. Our advice is that you consider this before choosing a particular dog because many of them do not tolerate solitude very well, not even for a few hours. Likewise, many others need us to dedicate a large part of our time to their outings and gaming sessions to be more active. Therefore, it is important to take into account our lifestyle to adopt a dog that can fit into it and live happily.
On the other hand, we also recommend that you receive your dog during the holidays in order to support him in his adaptation to her new life.
My family
The family you form will be your base in life, the one that accompanies you and gives you strength. Therefore, if you live with other dogs, it is important to consider whether or not they might be compatible before adopting another dog. Giving them the opportunity to meet each other on several occasions and observing their reactions is essential to make the best decision for everyone. Keep in mind that the presentation is the first contact and this must take place in a neutral territory for everyone. We explain all the details in this article: “How to introduce two dogs?”.
We apply the same recommendation in case of living with children, with other adults or even with other animals. It is important that the whole family gets involved and accept the new member, because otherwise problems may arise that will be a daily stress factor in living together.
Especially focusing on little ones, if you are wondering which dog to choose for children, you should bear in mind that a dog is not a toy, it is a living being that experiences fear, pain, stress, anxiety and sadness, as well as happiness and pleasure. Therefore, first of all think about whether you want to adopt a dog because he will truly be part of the family or because the children are looking for entertainment. If it will be one more member of the household, you must prepare your children for its arrival and, above all, so that they know how to treat it correctly. Likewise, it will be important to choose a dog according to the personality of the children, since, for example, if they are very active and want to play with it and enjoy each other's company, a dog that does not tolerate being bothered excessively can become stressed. easily. Children and dogs can grow up together and establish a very strong bond, but for this, again, they must be compatible.
The future dog
Oh! If I thought that the most important thing was to know if it is better to adopt a male or a female, a puppy or an adult, a mestizo or a purebred dog…”, right? All this also influences a lot, indeed. But without considering our possibilities and limitations, it will be difficult to assess which dog may be a better fit for you. In the ebook for families looking for a dog you will be able to analyze in depth all these questions and many others that you might not have considered: ebook Human looking for a dog. Because actually adopting a puppy is not always the best option, nor is it small dogs or dogs of a certain sex or breed. We even invite you to look at the “personality” that would best fit your family!
Adopting a dog is a process that can last from a few months to years. The important thing is not how long it takes, but make a conscious decision that helps you to live together with as few unforeseen events as possible. Therefore, to find the dog with which you can have a better coexistence, we recommend that you contact a dog educator.
