Many people now recommend to buy instead of adoption, hoping to reduce the phenomenon of illegal hunting dogs. This is indeed a good way, and I believe that a few people are willing to adopt dogs. So what should we pay attention to when we adopt dogs? Let's take a look at the editors of Bochi.com below.
Pet dog adoption
How long does the dog have been accommodated
According to research, ordinary dogs need at least two or three days to adapt to the new environment. For dogs who have just been collected, they generally feel anxious and string up and down. And those dogs who have been accommodated for more than a week, they are still upset, are more loyal, and they are very loyal. But the trouble is that these dogs are more difficult to tame and have a strong temper. You have to prepare more patience and domestication.
OK whether the dog is friendly
How to test whether the dog is friendly? You can use the "hand -talk" method recommended by the animal behavior scientist. First of all, you reached out to see if it will come over to sniff or lick your palm (of course, for the fierce dog, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this is It is exempted by recruitment). Some dogs who love and very friendly are usually immediately stood up, raised their heads, and walked over to touch you.
Get along with your favorite dog in a quiet room
When you find the dog you like and you want to know more about it, you can ask the employees in the shelter to arrange you to meet in a quiet room so that you can test whether the dog is interested in you. First of all, at the beginning, you have to pretend to ignore it for a few minutes. If this dog is interested in you, he will take the initiative to show it to you, and even jump to attract your attention.
Test the tolerance of dogs
First of all, hug the dog about 15 times, test whether the dog wants you to continue to hug. It is willing to continue, indicating that the dog's temper is good, and those who are angry to leave indicate that they must be careful, maybe it will be bitten by it someday.
Test the excitement of dogs
Speaking around the dogs around and making some noise for about 15 seconds, testing whether the dog is excited with you, and how long it takes to calm down the dog. Some dogs may need some other methods and patience to comfort them when they are frightened.
Test dog separation anxiety
Leave the dog for a few minutes to stay in the room. When you go back, see how it reacts. If it is anxious and panting, it means that the dog has separated anxiety. This dog will be inseparable from you for a moment, and you have to accompany it all at all times.
Try walking dogs
Take a dog out and watch. At this time, dogs may be more interested in outdoor smell. What you want to test is to know what the dogs will react to outdoor noise and traffic facilities. The habit of objects and cars.
Test dog motivation
What can be tested to attract the attention of the dog. If you use a small piece of food or a small ball to attract, it means that this dog is easier to domesticate.
Test whether dogs are friendly to children
Whether dogs are friendly to children is important to families with children. In families under the age of 7, they usually play more children with dogs, so dogs may cause harm to children.