Dog Adoption Includes
Choosing, Caring For, and Training
Adult Dogs, Puppies

Dog adoption in your plans? Great! More and more people are adopting dogs today to save money and avoid the tedious task of house-training and raising a puppy. Whether you think you want to adopt a mature dog or buy a puppy, we’ve got puppy, dog adoption, and dog training covered for you so you can’t miss.

The site covers more than puppies and mature dogs. Need help choosing a dog and caring for it once it comes home? Nail clipping to getting your new dog to poop in the right place is covered. Visit the dog breeds section to review dog breed profiles (a work in progress) to assist in making the dog selection of your choice.

Whether this is your first dog or you’re just adding one more to the ones you’ve already got, we’ll try to make things a little better for you. Whatever it is about dogs and dog adoption, dog care or dog training, you’ll find the answers here.

Dog training MUST be part of the dog adoption process. Dog training is vital for a happy dog-owner relationship so training is included in this site to round out the experience. Actually, dog training is part of "caring" for the dog “A well trained dog is a happy dog.”

At RIGHT is Charlie, my 14 year old, 16 pound Yorkie/ Mini Schnauzer/ Cocker Spaniel mix breed from the SPCA in his sit-stay waiting for a walk.

We (my wife is helping) have worked to provide you with the best, most current advice and techniques so you can get dog adoption and training right the first time, something we’ve had to learn the hard way at times!

We realize some people have a specific breed of dog in mind and want a “puppy right now.” Even though shelters do receive puppies, this would be best resolved by finding an appropriate breeder. We’ll talk about breeders and guide you toward picking out the best puppy in the litter.

My dad brought my first dog to me on a memorable day, December 7th, 1941; easy to remember. It was Pearl Harbor Day. I was 6 years old. The puppy was a 5 week old Cairn Terrier mixed breed from a local dog pound. My mother had to feed it with an eye dropper. I have owned my own dogs and worked with... other people's dogs ever since. I want to share the knowledge I’ve gained with you... to give you a head-start with your new canine companion.

Statistically, only about 1 out of 13 puppies born ever live to see their 2nd birthday. Even fewer see their 3rd birthday. We hope to improve the numbers a little with this website.

Animal shelters are overflowing with wonderful dogs waiting for a second chance family. Did you know up to 30% of the dogs in animal shelters are purebreds? Did you know animal shelters even take in puppies at various times?

Choosing the right dog and training the dog are two of the most important aspects of canine ownership. Understanding what to expect and how to handle a dog completes the picture of dog adoption.

Some of what you’ll find:

• Dog adoption vs buying from a breeder. The good and bad of adopting from dog pounds and other kennels like the SPCA as well as buying puppies from breeders.

• Discussion of dog breeders. What to look for and ask when visiting dog breeders. Know your way around when you visit a breeder. Know when to stay and when to run away.

• Description and function of dog shelters. Learn more about dog pounds such as the ASPCA, SPCA, Humane Society and dog breed rescue groups and the Internet.

• Animal shelters-what’s IN the animal shelters is as important to understand as dog breeders and the puppies they offer. Not all animal shelters get the same quality of dog.

• Easy Basic Dog Training. One of our dog training pages that work to your best advantage. Great dogs come from good training sessions.

• Choosing a puppy from a breeder or dog pound or other kennel should takes a little understanding of what to look for.

• Puppy Training information is very important and one big reason puppies end up in shelters, homeless and euthanized. First time owners just don't know what to do with their new dog.

• Feeding, bathing, dog safety and dog breed health issues. (Caring for dogs)