because i have a 2 year old at home and am worried that an older dog may not be good with kids, and i don't want to take the chance of my son getting bitten or attacked, BUT i know puppies go first and the older ones sit there waiting.
Any advice????
2007-02-28 03:24:50 · 16 answers · asked by summer 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We have three old(er) dogs, 14, 8 and 6. The animal shelter should provide you with information on the temprement and whether or not it is good around children. Our dogs are wonderful around children. All three were 'rescue' dogs and very happy to have a forever home. Older dogs are usually house broken, are over the 'chewing' stage and make great pets. Just do your research before adopting. Be leary of any dog they don't have information on. Take your child with you to look at the dogs, and get a dog that does not have aggresive traits, like a pit bull - although I know they can be good dogs, my grown son has one. Good luck!
2007-02-28 03:37:10 · answer #1 · answered by Chris H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd be surprised how much calmer an older dog is, as apposed to a puppy. I don't think the humane society would allow a dog to be adopted by a family if they are a potential threat. Adopting an older dog from the humane society is one of the best feelings in the world because once you bring that pet home you've given them a chance at life! Your 2 year old might have a new best friend for life!
2007-02-28 03:38:10 · answer #2 · answered by JennO 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you go to the spca or humane society they will set you up with the right dog. They usually have a very good idea as to a pets disposition. Take the potential dog for a walk, introduce him to the children, etc. Like I said, they are very knowledgable and always err on the side of caution. I've never adopted a puppy from a shelter, I always go with an older dog. The last dog I got was older and he is so AWESOME! Cute, funny and so gentle. He's like a big teddy bear.
2007-02-28 03:31:52 · answer #3 · answered by gizmo 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The humane society staff should know what the dogs are like. They will usually tell you if a dog is going to be OK for a family with small children. If not, then ask if you can go on a wait list for when they get puppies in.
2007-02-28 03:34:13 · answer #4 · answered by kubbyp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your 2 year old to the Humane society to meet the dog. Take it for a walk and see how they are together. The shelter would not even let me adopt my dog until it met all that were living in the house. With the exception of stray dogs, most people who give up their dog always give a description of behavior.
Good Luck and congrats!
2007-02-28 03:38:33 · answer #5 · answered by moobiemuffin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely try get a dog with a history so you know. Also, check the breed. I got a beautiful dog that was passed up because the original adopters had little kids and didn't know if they could trust my dog. But when I checked out the breed it said "this dog is especially known for his affection toward children." He wags his tail everytime he sees kids. Lastly, if he has a good reputation with kids and good history, then when you add the dog to the family that works well. Bringing kids in after the dog creates jealousy.
2007-02-28 04:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask them about the Temperment testing they did on the dog. Bringing in your son into a room with a dog seems dangerous to me Make sure you can be able to pull the dog and your sun at a safe distance quickly if you decide to do this. If the dog hasn't had any temperment testing i suggest not adopting the dog if you are that worried about it wait untill your son is older (old enough to understand not to pull and be rough etc..)
2007-02-28 03:35:12 · answer #7 · answered by Chris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go to the humane society and see what they have first and see if there are any dogs that you think that would be a good dog for your 2yr old son.. and also ask which one of these are good with kids.. but me i would get a puppy.. so that it would grow up with the kid as well.. plus also train the puppy. puppies are easier training then older dogs. Good luck
2007-02-28 03:34:00 · answer #8 · answered by lil_punkgirl85 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring your son with you to the humane society. Ask them first for an older more mellow dog. Good breeds are the Golden Retriever and labs also, smaller dogs are great too. Puppies like to pull and chew on fingers youd have to watch closely.
2007-02-28 04:02:01 · answer #9 · answered by lovethosedogs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The humane society which you're finding at could have a incline of ways she has been performing in view that they have had her. they could be waiting to tell you if she has a historic previous and how she is adapting to her existence there. I surely have 2 dobes and function had others my entire existence. If it fairly is the breed your worried approximately, don't be. I surely have a million baby and the canine have been round her and others. in case you do undertake in basic terms be confident to take an obedience direction and introduce your toddlers to her. in basic terms make confident if the toddlers are youthful which you hold them from crowding her until you comprehend how the canine character is. additionally, dobermans are indoor canine so in the journey that your finding for a canine to maintain exterior that may not the breed to think approximately. you will discover out extra appropriate to the breed by potential of finding and the yank Kennel club is yet another good informative place. The pound is an outstanding place to choose for a canine because of the fact maximum canine there are all interior the want of love and an outstanding abode. good success! =]
2016-10-16 22:49:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋