There is a shelter here for dogs that have been trained, people get them, and they are quite expensive, but then don't want them as they get older or for whatever reason and give them back to the trainer. These are mostly German Shepards, very gentle, but trained to obey on command but there is a long waiting list in this area to get one of the dogs. I live in Florida and would like to adopt one for a house pet and for security at night. I am a female and manage a large senior citizens mobile home park, I walk the park in the evening and would love to have one of these dogs by my side. Does anyone know of any places in Florida that have trained dogs for adoption?
2007-01-20 15:23:34 · 7 answers · asked by vivib 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I don't know if Florida has any dog training programs in thier prisons, but you might want to check into it. ---My daughter lives in CO and adopted a dog that was trained in a program that the prison uses to help rehabilitate prisoners. The dog is well behaved and is a wonderful companion.
You may also check into your local humane society. We adopted an adult Lab-mix from our local shelter. He was already house trained and knew basic commands and we were able to continue his training after we adopted him. He, too, is a wonderful companion and is part of the family.
2007-01-20 15:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by ms_quiltsalot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Places that adopt out or sell already trained dogs are pretty rare, which is certainly why the place you know of has a long waiting list.
You might consider adopting an older dog from a rescue (I know there's an active German Shepherd rescue down in Florida... you can probably find by googling "German Shepherd rescue Florida") and then training it up yourself. The really nice thing about going through rescue is that a dog that is 3 or older is going to have a pretty well-established temperament, and the rescue can help place a dog with you that will be right for what you're looking for (often with a trial period before you complete the adoption). German Shepherds tend to be very easy to train, especially if you get one that is already out of adolescence and is a good personality match for you. If nothing else, just having one of these guys with you is a deterrent for people that might bother you, and if you teach it to bark on command (not particularly difficult, depending on the dog), a majority of potential troublemakers are going to steer clear of you because they won't know whether the dog is protection trained... they're just going to avoid taking the risk.
I've always wanted to teach one or more of my guys to bark like crazy on command and to use a German sounding word as the cue so that it sounds like I'm giving an official "protection dog" command when I really could be just saying the German word for jellybean or something. One of these days I'll actually do it.
The thing with training the dog yourself is that you're going to need to learn something about training in order to handle an already-trained dog anyway, and doing the training yourself creates a much stronger bond with the dog. Just something to consider.
2007-01-20 15:38:37 · answer #2 · answered by FairlyErica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have taken 3 dogs to the begining training courses at Petsmart and they are first-rate. They present 3 one-of-a-kind stages of training. You could also get one on one training if you pay slightly extra. They educate your dogs self manage and obedience. These courses are very fingers on for you. They're about $one hundred for eight-10 classes.
2016-08-10 13:09:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I even have taken 3 canines to the begining coaching training at Petsmart and that they are large. they grant 3 diverse stages of coaching. you additionally can get one on one coaching in case you pay a touch extra. They teach your canines self administration and obedience. those training are very palms on for you. they are approximately $a hundred for 8-10 training.
2016-10-07 11:47:17 · answer #4 · answered by elidia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seek out breed specific rescue organizations, select the breed(s) that most suits your lifestyle then visit some of them to spend a little time with several candidates & test the dog(s) for response to commands. You just might get lucky.
2007-01-21 04:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check these out! I am betting you will find your perfect companion and guardian> http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi
Just click on each dog's picture, to learn of their training and talents.
this one sounds like she may be the one> http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=7691094
2007-01-20 15:34:24 · answer #6 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
petfinder.com
humane societies
2007-01-20 15:26:43 · answer #7 · answered by JaSam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋