Why You Should Choose An Adult Dog You'll have a much calmer, more behaved dog Ten to one, would-be dog owners prefer puppies for adoption based solely on their looks. What they do not know is that it is often very hard to keep up with puppies. They may look as cute as toys, but they are not. You just can't send them off to their puppy houses when you don t feel like playing with them or turn them off just like you would a toy. Adopting A Dog Going Through The Adoption Process Adopting a dog does not end and begin with picking your future best friend at an animal shelter or a rescue group. It's more than giving a homeless dog a home either. There are plenty of things that go into the adoption process, which could define your long-term relationship with the dog you want to adopt. When decided to adopting a dog, plan for the following: Supplies The basic supplies that the dog will need are bowls for water and food, a dog ID tag with name address and phone number, a bed, a comb, a collar and a leash, and dog food. Setting Limits Even before the dog is brought home, the family should agree on tasks, assignments and other dog duties for the caring of the dog. This dog has very strong affinity to what they consider as the pack making them very protective of families and territories that they consider their own. This dog gets distressed when the family which it identifies as the "pack" is not together. Training is very important if you choose this dog as it has a domineering personality. Adopting A Dog The Working Dogs The following dog types are commonly available for adoption in rescue homes and animal shelters: Sporting Dogs Dogs that are largely used as sporting dogs breeds are the spaniels, pointers, setters and retrievers. Sporting dogs is a product of years of breeding to come out with dogs that work closely with their owners and are comfortable on land, and is not intimidated by water. This is why a dog has to be trained to get used to the leash as early as possible. The following are tips to ease the dog in getting used to the leash. The first time is typically the hardest. When attaching a leash for the first time, try attaching the leash hen the pup is at his best mood. Better yet, attach the leash while the pup is eating.