2006-06-19 02:42:30 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would say YES.
Why:
- It is already housebroken - no peeing on the carpets, no chewing your stuff while it is teething
- It will probably already have some basic training
- It doesn't need as much of your time, which is important if you work. eg. an 8 week old puppy needs to be let out about once an hour or so! A grown dog can hold it 8 hours depending.
- A grown dog looking for a home will love you forever for helping him/her.... they need homes much more than puppies do.
2006-06-19 02:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, do you have the time & energy it is going to take to train the puppy to be the dog you want it to be? It's not good to leave puppies alone for extended periods of time, so if you work, you can't leave the house and return 10 hrs later, and it's really bad to leave a young pup in a yard to fend for themselves. That usually produces a very destructive dog.
An adult animal, that has been fostered by a rescue group, you can tell the personality of the animal before hand. Most groups can let you know how well the dog is trained, and their likes and dislikes (gets along with cats, kids, other dogs etc...). Also, an adult animal that has been rescued tends to be very apprecative of that fact, and will become a very loyal and loving animal. All my dogs have been rescues, usually about 1 - 2 yrs in age, and they are the best dogs ever. There are a great many wonderful dogs that are in need of good homes. Get on Petsfinder.com, and put in what you are looking for in your general area, and see what is available. I think you will be very surprised at the choices you will have.
2006-06-19 10:05:27 · answer #2 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. I prefer grown dogs due to the fact that I like a clean house free of puppy pee and poo. Puppies go when and where-ever they want to. I tried raising a puppy and it cried (very loudly) all night. I didn't get much sleep for 2 months. I kept thinking "it's a good thing you're cute". That's it- puppies are cute. They are more work than a grown dog, but if you have a lot of patience you could probably handle a puppy.
2006-06-19 09:49:17 · answer #3 · answered by guitar4peace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are advantages to a grown dog: it's usually already housebroken and at least somewhat trained, obedient and socialized. Depending on age, it will be less hyper and won't go through the chewing stage like a puppy will. And there are thousands sitting in shelters waiting for a forever home and all you will have to pay for is the adoption fee which most times covers shots and spay/neuter. However, if the dog was not treated right by it's previous owners it might come with baggage. It might need some time to learn to trust you. Most shelters check their animals for aggression against other animals, people and for food aggression, so you should be safe there.
As for puppies...............they're just so darn cute, even when they pee on your rug and chew up your best purse. Think about it. And if you chose to adopt, go to petfinder.com. You can find lots of different breeds in all kinds of areas in the US and Canada.
GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-06-19 09:50:34 · answer #4 · answered by Huh? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We adopted a two year old lab mix nine months ago and she is such a joy, we can't imagine having adopted any other dog. We always adopted puppies in the past, but heard about this one from a family that fosters for a private shelter. The advantage of getting one that has been fostered is you have some history on the dog's behavior. This dog is very energetic, and with lots of exercise during the day, is very loving, gentle and sweet. If she's left at home during the day and no one takes the time to play with her, watch out!
2006-06-19 09:55:58 · answer #5 · answered by Lee R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Especially a grown dog from the humane society or a rescue group. They make great pets. They are already housebroken, no teething or taring things up. They don't have to nap all the time they can walk alot with you. Puppies are wonderful but alot of trouble especially for a new dog owner.
2006-06-19 14:08:47 · answer #6 · answered by jamiej 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the time you have to commit to training. If you have lots of time, a puppy can be rewarding and sometimes frustrating. An older dog can have behavior problems that you have to work out. Try an older dog from a local pound that offers the option of returning the dog if he/she does not work in with your lifestyle. Check out this website. There are so many unwanted pets! Even pure-bred and puppies!
2006-06-19 09:47:50 · answer #7 · answered by banker lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To bring up a puppy is practically a full-time job. Perhaps you can choose a fairly young dog (8-12 months) which is clean and has some good basic manners.
Then you still can visit a "dog training" if you like or go further with commands.
2006-06-19 09:47:48 · answer #8 · answered by swissnick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your situation. An adult dog is more likely to be house trained all ready. And may even have some obedience training. A puppy will take more work and need to be watched more closely. If you are able to give it the time it needs get a puppy. If not get an adult dog.
2006-06-19 09:47:09 · answer #9 · answered by Boober Fraggle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends answer these questions:
1. do you have enough time for a puppy?
2. do you know how to care for a puppy?
3. are you up to the cost? (food, vet, grooming)
4. can you handle the responsibility?
5. do you live in a suitable enviorment for a puppy? (fenced in yard or country road with little traffic)
if the answer to 1 or more of these is NO go for a grown dog
2006-06-19 11:05:56 · answer #10 · answered by ♥lyssa-michelle™ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋