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An inspiring, realistic guide to adopting purebred rescues
Each year, millions of purebred dogs are given up by their owners for a varietyof reasons. Thanks to the recovery and rehabilitative efforts of rescueorganizations, many of these dogs are saved--and go on to become extraordinarycompanion animals.

Now, Purebred Rescue Dog Adoption helps you decide ifadopting a purebred rescue dog is right for you. Professional dog trainer andpurebred rescue expert Liz Palika explains how to locate local and nationalrescue groups, what you can expect in the adoption process--and from your rescuedog--and how to help your dog make a successful transition to your "foreverhome." Palika also helps you:
* Choose whether to adopt a puppy or an adult, male or female
* Prepare your house, yard and family for the new arrival
* Handle housetraining with care
* Teach your adoptee how to behave with other people
* Understand and work through problem behaviors
* Get involved with purebred dog rescue yourself

Complete with a list of up-to-date Internet resources,Purebred Rescue Dog Adoption tells you just what you need to know to make theright match while saving a dog--and feel wonderful about it!
Introduction.

1. Too Many Dogs and Not Enough Homes.
Dog ownership has increased in the United States, but so has the number of dogs given up by their owners.

2. Purebred Dog Rescue.
Purebred dog rescue adoptions can take some of the pressure off local shelters and make it easier for purebred dogs to find new homes.

3. Is a Rescue Dog Right for You?
Adding a dog to your family is a big decision; make sure you think it through.

4. The Adoption Process.
A rescue group can help you find just the right dog for you and guide you through the adoption process.

5. Before You Bring Your New Dog Home.
Make sure your house, yard and family are ready for your dog before you bring him home.

6. The Big Move.
You, your family and your home are all new to your dog. Help her make this transition.

7. Building a Relationship.
Your new dog doesn’t become your best friend automatically. You need to build a relationship with him.

8. Introducing the Dog to Your World.
A happy dog is acclimated to the sights, smells and sounds of the world around her. Take your rescue dog to meet the neighbors and explore her new town.

9. Housetraining Your Rescue Dog.
Many rescue dogs are well housetrained, but some need a little remedial training. Handle it with care.

10. All Rescue Dogs Need Some Training.
Training is an important part of building a relationship with your new dog, as well as teaching her how to live in your house and behave with people.

11. Working Through Problem Behaviors.
Almost every dog has one or two behaviors that their owners would like to control or change.

12. Aggression.
Aggression is a catchall phrase for behaviors that could be threatening or dangerous.

13. When It Just Isn’t Working.
Sometimes a newly adopted dog just doesn’t fit in with his new owner and family. How to make the decision to give the dog back to the rescue group.

14 Do You Want to Do Rescue Work?
Purebred dog rescue can be very rewarding volunteer work, but it can also be heartbreaking. Here’s a look at what’s involved.

Appendix: Internet Resources for Purebred Dog Rescue.

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Publié par	Turner Publishing Company
Date de parution	05 mai 2008
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780470359792
Langue	English
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PUREBRED RESCUE DOG ADOPTION
A LSO BY L IZ P ALIKA FROM H OWELL B OOK H OUSE :
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PUREBRED RESCUE DOG ADOPTION
REWARDS AND REALITIES
Liz Palika
Copyright 2004 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey
Howell Book House
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Palika, Liz, date.
Purebred rescue dog adoption: rewards and realities/Liz Palika.
p. cm.
ISBN 0-7645-4971-5 (alk. paper)
1. Rescue dogs. 2. Dog adoption. I. Title.
SF428.55.P35 2004
636.73-dc22 2003016101
Manufactured in the United States of America
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C ONTENTS
Introduction
1 Too Many Dogs and Not Enough Homes
Dog ownership has increased in the United States, but so has the number of dogs given up by their owners .
2 Purebred Dog Rescue
Purebred dog rescue adoptions can take some of the pressure off local shelters and make it easier for purebred dogs to find new homes .
3 Is a Rescue Dog Right for You?
Adding a dog to your family is a big decision; make sure you think it through .
4 The Adoption Process
A rescue group can help you find just the right dog for you and guide you through the adoption process .
5 Before You Bring Your New Dog Home
Make sure your house, yard and family are ready for your dog before you bring him home .
6 The Big Move
You, your family and your home are all new to your dog. Help her make this transition .
7 Building a Relationship
Your new dog doesn t become your best friend automatically. You need to build a relationship with him .
8 Introducing the Dog to Your World
A happy dog is acclimated to the sights, smells and sounds of the world around her. Take your rescue dog to meet the neighbors and explore her new town .
9 Housetraining Your Rescue Dog
Many rescue dogs are well housetrained, but some need a little remedial training. Handle it with care .
10 All Rescue Dogs Need Some Training
Training is an important part of building a relationship with your new dog, as well as teaching her how to live in your house and behave with people .
11 Working Through Problem Behaviors
Almost every dog has one or two behaviors that their owners would like to control or change .
12 Aggression
Aggression is a catchall phrase for behaviors that could be threatening or dangerous .
13 When It Just Isn t Working
Sometimes a newly adopted dog just doesn t fit in with his new owner and family. How to make the decision to give the dog back to the rescue group .
14 Do You Want to Do Rescue Work?
Purebred dog rescue can be very rewarding volunteer work, but it can also be heartbreaking. Here s a look at what s involved .
Appendix: Internet Resources for Purebred Dog Rescue
Index
I NTRODUCTION
Watachie was a purebred rescue dog. He and his littermates had been abandoned in a rural area and survived by eating road kill. The four surviving puppies (at least three had been hit by cars) were taken in by German Shepherd Dog Rescue, as the puppies appeared to be German Shepherds and, to be honest, one of the group s volunteers had a soft spot for puppies! Infested with internal parasites, suffering from bronchitis, skinny and wary of people, the puppies were not in the best of shape. I adopted one of them only after the rescue volunteers warned me of the special care he would need.
As he grew, it became very clear that he was, indeed, a purebred German Shepherd. He was handsome, quick thinking, funny and wanted to please me. He thrived in obedience training, competed in Frisbee contests, learned to pull a wagon and learned agility on a police dog obstacle course. He became a certified search and rescue dog, and with an AKC ILP (Indefinite Listing Privilege), earned his Utility Dog title with several High in Trials and High Combined Scores.
Even though I had owned dogs before, I had never had a relationship with a dog like I had with Watachie. I was the center of his universe; he made me feel like I was someone worthwhile and incredibly special.
Watachie died too young, at the age of eight, leaving me with a gaping hole in my heart. But looking back, I know he accomplished what he set out to do. Not only was he a wonderful companion, but Watachie showed me my life s work. I found I enjoyed training dogs and loved teaching people how to train their own dogs. My article about Watachie and his early death was my first published article, and the responses to that article were my first fan mail. I learned my writing could touch people. And, because of Watachie, I found out about purebred dog rescue. Because of Watachie, dogs became my calling, my joy and my profession.
Thanks, Watachie. I miss you still.
Love, Liz
CHAPTER 1
T OO M ANY D OGS A ND N OT E NOUGH H OMES
In 2001, more than 55 percent of all American homes had at least one dog or cat, with a total of more than 60 million pet dogs in the United States, according to the Pet Food Institute. This group s report has been called the census of pet populations in the United States, and has tracked an increase in pet ownership over the past 20 years; in 1981, there were 54 million dogs in this country. This increase of six million dogs over two decades is somewhat deceiving, however, because it measures neither the number of dogs who have lost their homes, nor those who have been put to death because they had no homes.
R ELINQUISHED D OGS
Although actual numbers vary from survey to survey, most experts agree that each year at least 25 percent of all dog-owning households will give up a dog. Dogs are given up for a variety of reasons; here are some of the more common ones: Moving, didn t want to take dog Moving to a place where dogs were not allowed Military owner transferred overseas Divorce No time for the dog Owner was ill or passed away Dog was found as a stray Family member brought home an unwanted dog Family member had allergies Couldn t afford the dog (including vet care) Didn t have a fenced yard Dog was an unwanted gift New baby in house; dog not trusted
As you can see, the dogs involved didn t cause any of these problems, yet they were the ones who lost their homes.
Unfortunately, not everyone is as committed to their dog as we would like them to be. But sadly, these are not the only reasons that dogs are given up. Many dogs are also given up due to what we call behavior problems. Here are the most common: Dog has bitten people Dog is aggressive to other dogs or other animals Neighbors complain of barking Dog is a destructive chewer Dog digs Dog jumps on people Owner is afraid of the dog
Again, the dogs are not to blame. All of these actions are natural behaviors for dogs. Granted, we may not like it when dogs bite, but it is their means of asserting themselves and the dogs do not understand why biting is a problem. It is our responsibility as dog owners to teach our dogs whether specific behaviors are acceptable, and if so, when. Obviously many people do not understand this, do not know how to control these behaviors or do not want to be bothered to teach their dog acceptable conduct.
Other reasons that dogs are given up are simply very, very sad: Owner bred their bitch, kept a puppy and got rid of the mother Dog didn t make it as a working dog and is no longer wanted Dog didn t make it as a show dog and is no longer wanted Stud dog is not breeding quality Owner is no longer showing or competing with the dog
Sometimes the owner