If you’re
feeling anxious about brining home a new puppy or dog from the Shar Pei rescue,
continue reading so that you can best prepare yourself and your family for this
journey you’re about to embark on. Sometimes bringing home a dog from the Shar
Pei rescue can be as much as, if not more stressful than buying a puppy from a
pet store.
Even if you have a fully trained dog, the history behind its
life can be unknown, causing undue stress to an otherwise perfect situation. Your
best bet is to take everything slow, give the dog time to adjust, and take the
dog’s cues, as the two of you hopefully will come to an understanding and level
of respect. The following few paragraphs offer information about warning signs
that may get you into trouble when bringing home a dog from the Shar Pei rescue,
how to handle unhealthy situations, and what to do if you feel that your decision
was unwise and wish to remedy things.
Aggression and Fear
The two
most common things found among adopted Shar Peis are aggression and fear. They
often stem from the same situation, and are hard to overcome. Many times when
a dog is brought into the shelter, it is because they have been pulled from an
abusive home where the owner has either physically or mentally abused them, or
they are under fed and not properly taken care of. Over time this creates an anger
problem in many Shar Peis, and while you have done a good deed by getting involved
in Shar Pei adoption, they don’t understand that you were not the one who did
them harm.
It takes a lot of patience and calm touch to get a dog to accept
that you are not there to do them any harm. When taking a dog from an abusive
situation, it is not a good idea to have children at home. These dogs are best
with people who have the time to devote to their new pup, people who are mild
mannered and love dogs, and people without children. The reason for this is because
children are hyper and loud, and abused dogs fear such things and have a tendency
to take their aggression out on children. Other animals in the house that have
dominance issues may also be a consideration.
Return Policy
If
after you have taken some time to get to know the dog, and you bring him or her
into your home, the situation does not work out or your personalities don’t mesh,
don’t hesitate to return them to the shelter. This does not mean that you are
unfit, unwise, or unable to handle a dog, it just means that the two of you don’t
work together. Do not feel ashamed of returning the dog, as you are doing it a
huge favor. After being in a shelter for whatever reason, they need love,
care and attention. If you cannot provide it for any reason, you should return
the dog so that the shelter can properly place the animal with a home that suits
their needs. Learning about the pros
and cons of Shar Pei rescue before you make the decision can save you upset
and disappointment in the end. It is a difficult decision to make, but if you
do choose it, you should pat yourself on the back, as not everyone has the patience
to do so.
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