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Now available for download!
Teaching Self-Control
to Shelter Dogs
by staff and volunteers
Our use of reinforcement and
time outs to teach self-control in every part
of the shelter dog's life with us is central
to our success. To learn the dog must
be able to think and to think requires self-control.
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Shelter Evaluations / Rescue Protocols
Choosing
a dog or puppy should take you lots of time, thought and consideration.
It should not be a spur-of-the-moment decision made because
he is so cute, or because you feel bad for her situation. Puppies
should never be given as a surprise gift.
When you bring a puppy home, you have taken
on a responsibility for the next ten or fifteen years, and
you should think carefully about what type of home you can
provide. Do you have time to spend with a puppy, walking, training
and playing? Can you afford to pay for food, vaccinations and
veterinary bills to keep your dog
in good health?
Once you are sure that you are ready for the responsibility
of dog ownership, you should give thought to  what kind of dog
will best fit with your lifestyle. Libraries, bookstores, and
pet supply stores are all places you can go to find books with
information about different breeds. Make a list of breeds that
interest you and then call your local dog club to locate breeders
in your area. You should meet some adult dogs of the breed you
 are
interested in to be sure that the breed is a good match. Find
out how much grooming the dog requires. If it is a longhaired
breed that may require professional grooming, find out how much
this will cost in your area.
Obedience trainers are also a good resource and can give you
information about the temperament of different breeds. While
a good breeder should give you honest information, some may
be more interested in selling you a puppy than in meeting your
needs.
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Temperament Evaluation
 While
different breeds have different characteristic temperaments,
individual dogs within a breed can have very different personalities.
How can you choose a dog/puppy whose personality will fit well
with your needs? There is a series of tests that can help predict
the type of dog your puppy will become - aggressive and dominant,
confident and eager to please, or shy and submissive.
But remember this is an evaluation of today and there are many
things you can do to help the fearful or overly rambunctious
dog /puppy.
If you aren't experienced with puppies, ask a friend who is
to go with you. Some dog trainers are happy to help you select
an appropriate dog / puppy. Here are a few simple tests that
you can do to get a better sense of a dog's/puppy's temperament:
Choosing a Puppy.
Shelter Evaluation Articles
Cat Evaluation
Cat
evaluation information
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