Something to keep in mind about adopting puppies

This is something that we attempt to warn all would be adopters before they go all in on getting a dog. Obviously we are very happy when a potential adopter comes along but believe it or not it is actually worse for a dog to get adopted and then returned or even worse, abandoned a second time, than it is for them to not be adopted at all.

Don't give them hope and then just give up on them.

We do background checks on the people that are adopting, not too intrusively but we really try to make sure that they are serious about adopting and are not going to just run away when things get tough. People generally have an incorrect idea about what having a dog is like because they see funny and cute Instagram posts where the dogs are just being obedient and compliant in everything. Naughty dogs don't end up online for the most part and here's something that everyone needs to know: Almost all dogs, with very rare exceptions, are "naughty dogs" whose behavior has to be refined to suit your life. It is a long road and many people think they are up for it, but are wrong.

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There is a very good chance, almost a guaranteed one, that when left alone, which you will have to do at some point, that your dog is going to tear up your stuff regardless of how many toys you bought for it. This is a normal part of a dog growing up goes through and only through tremendous patience and perseverance will this behavior change.

Here is a funny sign that someone at another animal-welfare clinic made and we have copied and put on the wall of our own establishmentbecause it is true.

While certain breeds react differently, this is a very good rule of thumb. Before 4 months dogs are too small and dependent on your undivided attention to really cause any damage. They don't know how to use the bathroom correctly at this point but you don't really mind because it isn't a big mess. The terrible two's as bad as they are for humans are likely worse with dogs. Children have an attitude at 2 years of age but at least they aren't generally capable of mass destruction. A dog can tear apart almost anything at that age and sees nothing wrong with doing so.

Generally speaking, with a certain level of attention paid by the owner, after 2 years of age most dogs have come to an understanding of what they are and are not allowed to do and are pretty good from that point forward. Again, a LOT of this depends on the tenacity of the owner. If you work with a dog it will learn, if you just let the dog run wild, it will run wild all of its life.

So please keep this in mind when considering adopting a puppy. Sometimes it can be a better idea, especially if it is your first time owning a pet, to get a dog that is already a few years old because they tend to be calmer. Sure puppies are cuter but trust me as someone that has raised hundreds of dogs, those 20 months near the start can be an absolute terror and this is why so many adoptees end up bailing on the entire process.

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if you would like to see how you can help out or simply spread the word, please visit our website at

http://krabianimalwelfare.org

_{Krabi Animal Welfare is a charity run entirely by volunteers and are a registered non-profit organization in Thailand and the U.K.. We aim to relieve the pain and suffering of dogs and cats within Krabi Province.}

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http://krabianimalwelfare.org

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