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It is incredibly rewarding to have aBest four -legged friend, and adoption is a great way to help a dog in need to find a house. Butpardon a dog is also a big responsibility, and to find your perfect match, you will need some additional information.

"There are a few essential questions that you must ask a rescue or a shelter before committing to obtaining a dog because, in the end, the adoption of a dog is a big problem", "Sabrina Kong,,DVM in Welovedoodles, recountBetter life. "You should know that you are 100% ready and that you have all the necessary things to take care of a new fur baby."

There is no limit to the number of questions you can ask, and in fact,Linda Simon, MVB, MRCVS,Consultant veterinarian For five barks, recommends asking as much as you need. Adoption advisers are generally ready and ready to provide you with the necessary information, and if a refuge or a re-homer does not want to answer your questions, it is actually a red flag, she says.

Renowned animal shelters want to make sure they refer each dog with the right owner, so come prepared with a list of questions can make the adoption process much simpler. Read the rest to discover what Kong, Simon and their veterinary colleagues say you have to ask before adopting a dog.

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Just like with friends and other people, we want to hear ourselves with our dogs. And just like people, dogs have unique personalities and behavioral trends that you want to familiarize yourself.

"The personality of a dog will tell you right away if he will get along with you, your family or other animals you may have,"Alex Crow,,Veterinarian with HappystdogExplain. "Always ask the refuge what their temperament looks like and try to visit the dog several times before making a decision [so that you can] have a good idea yourself."

AccordingGeorgina Ushi Phillips, DVM,veterinary advisor And the writer for Notabully.org, the shelters will also often adminate a formal behavioral assessment, such as safer, Match-Up II, Assess-A-Pet or a personalized test.

"You can call the shelters in advance that you plan to visit and discover if they use one of these programs, then familiarize yourself before visiting," said Phillips. "Although there are differences, the objective of these programs is to test the reaction of a dog in a variety of situations."

Some dogs are wary of unknown people, and if a dog has not been exposed to children, they may be afraid when they meet them for the first time. As such, Phillips recommends you to ask the refuge directly how a dog interacts with children.

"Even if you do not have children or you plan to have them, this question is essential to understand how your dog will work in the world," she explains. "Children can be unpredictable and have as much information about how your dog will interact with them before an interaction occurs."

You can also wonder how the dog makes foreigners and other dogs, as this will also be known if you will have to do an additional job with your new pet.

"The answer to these questions will help you know if the dog needs additional training, which, of course, takes a long time and not everyone can be ready for the challenge," said Kong.

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Ask questions about the medical history of a dog and current status is another crucial survey, so make sure to ask questions about vaccines, allergies and if they have been sterilized or sterilized.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

"This is particularly important when the refuge will not finance any medical care, [like] you can be faced with heavy medical bills," said Simon. "A dog with itching, for example, can mean that you must visit the veterinarian every few months for expensive drugs. Things like this should always be discussed in detail, so you know exactly what you are taking."

You should ask the refuge for complete medical records, as well as information on which the dog's exams and the qualifications they hold.

"Not all exams will be completed by a veterinarian - which is fine - but you will want to know in advance," explains Phillips. "Certain conditions may have impacts for life, and it is important to know exactly what you are committed to before adopting."

Often, dogs will be placed with temporary caregivers, or reception parents, who provide direct care while a puppy is waiting to be adopted. According to Kong, you will want to know if the dog that interests you has been with a host family, because the former reception parents can be a good point of contact.

"Shelters can use reception parents to help a dog recover from in -depth surgery, to review the behavior, or simply because there is not enough space for the refuge," explains Kong. "In many cases, you may be able to speak with the reception parent. Most are impatient to talk about the animals they are dealing with and will answer your specific questions!"

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Unfortunately, shelters were returned for one reason or another. It is not always negative, but it is important for you to know a little of the background, say the veterinarians.

"Some dogs had a normal and happy life, while others could come from an abusive or negligent house," says CrowBetter life. "It is important to know this information because it can affect the way a dog reacts in certain situations."

For example, some dogs could be returned if they are excessive barrels and suffer from separation anxiety, says Simon. It can be difficult if you have a more busy lifestyle and spend hours far from your home. Other dogs may have found themselves in the refuge due to a former owner not to be able to give them enough exercise, and you will have to ask if you can assume this responsibility.

One of the advantages of the adoption of an older dog (or at least, not a puppy) is that they may have received training, including pot training, basic orders and the socialization.

"Some dogs are older and already have a lot of training to their credit, while others could have been neglected, might not be trained in the pot or know how to behave with others," Crow explains. "If they are not well trained, it means that you will have to commit to doing so, which can take a lot of time and energy on your part."

According to Crow, you need to consider your engagement levels and how long you can spend a realistic way to form a new dog. If you cannot meet the needs of a certain dog, this is not the right choice, he says.