Tips for adopting a dog from a rescue or purchasing a puppy from a breeder.
Finding and adopting your dog can be exciting. But there is so much more to consider than searching pet adoption websites for the cutest puppy face available. Rescue Dogs 101 is here to guide you through the process with adopting a dog tips. What should you be looking for when adopting a dog? Browse through the articles below and you will be sure to find the perfect dog to adopt for you and your family.
Four Quick Tips: How To Adopt A Dog
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53 Questions You MUST Ask the Shelter BEFORE Adopting a Dog
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9 First-Time Puppy Owner Tips
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Top 10 Puppy Proofing Basics You Must Do Today
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What’s the Difference Between Spayed and Neutered?
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3 Big Clues to How Old is My Dog?
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Top 17 Reasons You Should Adopt a Dog
If you are looking for a reason why you should adopt a dog, I have 17 of them listed here.[...]
The Best Way to Introduce a Second Dog Into Your Pack
So you’re thinking about adopting a second dog? Do you have a vision that both dogs will be best friends,[...]
How to Temperament Test a Dog Before You Adopt
Knowing what to look for in a dog's personality is an important part of adopting. You want to make sure[...]
What are the First Things I Need to Teach My New Puppy?
Are you wondering when or how to start training your puppy? The short answer is right NOW! The following puppy[...]
What’s the Difference Between a Dog Rescue and Humane Society or Shelter
If you’re ready to adopt a dog, you may be searching on an animal rescue site such as PetFinder or[...]
9 Reasons to Adopt a Mutt vs. a Pure Breed Dog
If you need a reason to Adopt a Mutt, here are 9 of them: When you adopt a mutt, you[...]
The Best Way to Surprise Someone with a Puppy for Christmas
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Top 11 Reasons Why Adopting a Senior Dog is the Perfect Choice
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The First 7 Days – Bringing Your Adopted Dog Home
Congratulations on adopting your new dog! Bringing your adopted dog home is so exciting. I'm sure you are ready to[...]
Top 250+ Best Dog Names for Your Dog
Good Dog Names for Your Dog One of the questions I get asked with every foster dog that is adopted[...]
How to Crate Train Your Dog or Puppy in 3 Easy Steps
Learn the 3 Easy Steps to Crate Train Your Puppy or Adult Dog Learning how to crate train your new[...]
Why Should I Crate Train My Dog?
When bringing home a new dog, whether it is a puppy or an adult dog, the crate can create a[...]
Why You Should Adopt a Dog from a Foster-Based Rescue
Until becoming involved in fostering dogs, I really didn't consider the difference between adopting a dog from a humane society[...]
How to Become a Foster Home for Dogs
I realized I wanted to be a foster family for dogs after adopting our dog JJ. He was listed for[...]
How Do I Get My Puppy to Stop Nipping or Biting Me?
Every person that adopts a puppy will ask this question… how do I get my puppy to stop biting me?[...]
How to Choose and Adopt the Perfect Dog for You
Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family So you’ve decided you’re ready to adopt a new puppy or[...]
How to Potty Train a Puppy Fast & Easy
You brought home your new puppy, took him outside to show him where to go potty and he sniffs, plays,[...]
Bringing Your New Dog Home and the 3-3-3 Rule
Congratulations, you finally found the puppy or dog you want to adopt! I am super excited for you and I[...]
Why NOT to use a Flexi-Leash or Retractable Leash
You are ready to bring home your rescue dog and you go shopping to pick out all the supplies you[...]
Things to Know Before Getting a Dog
7 Important Questions to Ask Before Adopting a Dog So you have decided you want to adopt a puppy or[...]