Considerations with Rescues

On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about the things you need to consider when bringing a rescue into your home. It’s important to know what to look for. Topics discussed include: Dog tip of the day Don’t adopt a rescue just from a photo on the internet Go into getting a rescue with your eyes open A lot of rescues have been coming from the South and many have problems Many rescues have behavioral problems, health problems and may not have had the proper vaccines It’s important to do research on the rescue organization If you can, bring a dog trainer with you to evaluate the dog See if you can get any video of the dog with other dogs and kids Be honest about your situation and your family’s lifestyle If you have kids, don’t bring them with you when you initially meet the dog Don’t be afraid to return the dog if the dog has extreme behavioral problems Scott strongly advises not adopting multiple dogs that have come from the same home If you already have animals at home, you need to consider the temperament of the dogs If you already own a female dog, you may want to consider adopting a male You can contact the show by email at [email protected] More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.