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Have any of you adopted an adult dog? Familiar with this Doberman agency?
Posted on 3/12/14 at 9:37 am
Posted on 3/12/14 at 9:37 am
I grew up with Dobermans and I am about ready to bring one into my home. I have kids that are older so I am not concerned about the dogs relationship with little ones. I am considering going to the linked adoption agency but I am worried about picking up a dog with already ingrained bad habits. Dobermans can be aggressive if they are not socialized early and that is a concern for me. I have never owned a dog that I didn't get as a puppy but I certainly wouldn't mind skippingthe house breaking cycle. For those that have adopted how long did it take for the dog to build a bond with you and your family? Are any of you familiar with this place?
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Posted on 3/12/14 at 9:39 am to DanTiger
I'm worried your police pals will pop a cap in Fido when you bring him home. . .
Posted on 3/12/14 at 9:42 am to DanTiger
I adopted an adult dog. Took about a week to forget life before we got her 
Posted on 3/12/14 at 10:02 am to kaleidoscope tiger
adopted an older dog and he was very grateful and very loyal in no time. He was easy already house broken and easy to train, so you can teach and old dog new tricks. 
Posted on 3/12/14 at 10:10 am to DanTiger
Maybe 3 weeks ago, we found this ad on salty cajun that had a 4 year old lab free to a good home because the owners couldn't afford her with medical care. Turns out she is one of the best dogs I've ever owned. House trained, pretty much a couch potato, she loves to lay down and watch tv , and plays ball like no other. She goes and gets it, bring it back and put it in your hands. Literally.
Haven't had any problems with her so far
Took us not even 2 weeks for her to get comfortable with us. Bought her home and played ball to burn some of that energy. Ever since, she waits by the door when we come home. Huge too. When we bring her go walk, we don't even have to hold the leash(don't worry, gated park) she walks good with you. But man that joker got a NOSE on her! We bring a few treats out the house and soon as we approach her, she damn near biting our pockets to get to them.
Definitely not a bad idea to adopt an older dog, just be smart about the one you choose. While back after my chocolate lab died, I seen this ad in a thrifty nickel with a black lab. 2 years and said owner was moving and couldn't keep her anymore. Sure fooled the hell out of us. Man that joker barked ALL. NIGHT. LONG. Turns out the previous owners still in that same house too.
, and plays ball like no other. She goes and gets it, bring it back and put it in your hands. Literally. Haven't had any problems with her so far
Took us not even 2 weeks for her to get comfortable with us. Bought her home and played ball to burn some of that energy. Ever since, she waits by the door when we come home. Huge too. When we bring her go walk, we don't even have to hold the leash(don't worry, gated park) she walks good with you. But man that joker got a NOSE on her! We bring a few treats out the house and soon as we approach her, she damn near biting our pockets to get to them
. Definitely not a bad idea to adopt an older dog, just be smart about the one you choose. While back after my chocolate lab died, I seen this ad in a thrifty nickel with a black lab. 2 years and said owner was moving and couldn't keep her anymore. Sure fooled the hell out of us. Man that joker barked ALL. NIGHT. LONG. Turns out the previous owners still in that same house too.
This post was edited on 3/12/14 at 10:25 am
Posted on 3/12/14 at 10:11 am to Solicitor
Posted on 3/12/14 at 10:16 am to DanTiger
I adopted an adult dog (about 4) from a kill shelter a while back. He was severely abused by whoever owned him, so it did take some time for him to bond with me. For the first few months he didn't like to get too close and slept in a different room. Now he will get as close as possible whenever I let him when I let him on the couch.
Posted on 3/12/14 at 10:18 am to DanTiger
In my experience, dogs aren't nearly as complicated a creature as we would like to believe....if you feed them and give them attention, they will acclimate in just a day or two. I have not seen much difference at all between dogs that I got as puppies Vs adults.
Posted on 3/12/14 at 10:25 am to Spankum
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In my experience, dogs aren't nearly as complicated a creature as we would like to believe....if you feed them and give them attention, they will acclimate in just a day or two. I have not seen much difference at all between dogs that I got as puppies Vs adults.
I have seen dog breeds that can be aggressive, like Dobermans and German Shepherds, act aggressively with visitors if they have not been socialized as puppies. They have a natural tendncy to protect the family so they need to be taught from a young age to accept strangers coming into the house. I don't want my sons friends to be attacked when they come over.
Posted on 3/12/14 at 10:27 am to Spankum
Aw yeah. Feed them, give them a little playing time and rub their belly every once in a while, sheeid they'll become your best friend. Talk about addicting. Once they see you're just helping them, they'll get the message
Posted on 3/12/14 at 10:28 am to DanTiger
I would think that the minute you walked into the place you'd know which dogs are friendly and those that want to tear you a new arsehole
Posted on 3/12/14 at 10:42 am to DanTiger
We adopted one from them. He had spent his entire life chained to a pole in someone's backyard. He's a little on the timid side but he's a great dog.
This post was edited on 3/12/14 at 10:43 am
Posted on 3/12/14 at 11:06 am to ChoupiqueSacalait
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We adopted one from them. He had spent his entire life chained to a pole in someone's backyard. He's a little on the timid side but he's a great dog.
Thanks for the feedback. Very glad to hear he found a good home and got away from Aholes that would leave a good dog chained to a pole for his entire life. Sounds like the remainder of his life will be much better.
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