A commitment to adopting a pet should be a lifetime one. However, too many people decide to adopt a pet for the wrong reasons, make spontaneous and not well-thought-out decisions, and adopt pets that aren't a good fit for their home, family, or lifestyle.
In this episode, Starlight Pet Talk host Amy Castro speaks with "That Dog Guy," professional dog trainer Ricky Bedient, about how people should choose a shelter dog. In this episode, Amy and Ricky discuss the following:
Preparing yourself and your home for a new dog
Determining what characteristics of a dog best fit your lifestyle
Why getting a puppy is NOT always the best choice
How a professional trainer can help you choose the right dog for you
Benefits of getting a dog from a shelter
Characteristics to consider including age, potential size, breed, and more
Why it's important the whole family meets the dog before adoption
Why "what you see is what you get," is NOT true of choosing a dog at a shelter
How a professional trainer can help you address common issues with shelter or rescue dogs
And more!
Shoutouts in this episode:
West Texas Pet Detectives Facebook Group
Petfinder.com
Adoptapet.com
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