by Native Gemini

Created on: August 18, 2009

It is common for a person interested in adopting to want a puppy. Puppies are little and cute and very naturally appealing. They possess a huge 'awww' response in most any dog lover. Puppies, however, are not always the best choice, as they are usually much more work and expense initially, as compared to an older dog. Dogs that are at least one or two years old or older, of course, often make a much better match than a puppy for many people. Older dogs often already have some training such as obedience cues, leash walking and some are even house-trained. They usually have been previously spayed or neutered or are current on vaccinations, cutting some of the initial cost of getting a pet. Dogs that are already past the puppy stage are a safer choice where children and elderly are concerned, as an older dog is less hyper, less likely to nip and less likely to be a nuisance. There are fewer or no surprises with an older dog as far as how big, tall, hairy and etcetera he will be. The best benefit of all that comes from adopting an older dog is the salvation of another life.

When taking a closer look at the adult dogs available at an adoption facility or shelter it;s easy to notice how many of them know how to sit, lay down, or even speak. Others may be very accustomed to walking on a leash, riding in a car or are house-trained and used to living indoors. A large percentage of adult dogs looking for an adoptive home have a good amount of training since most of them had a home at one time with people that loved them and trained them to certain cues. A trained or partially trained dog is just what many people desire when they make a decision to adopt. Adoptive homes that don't necessarily have all the know how to train a puppy as well as new or novice dog owners benefit especially from the choice to adopt an older dog with some training.

There are alot of canine companions looking for that special home and family that are already spayed or neutered, making a healthier, happier pet that is much easier to maintain. In the long run a spay surgery can prevent time and expense that comes in dealing with accidental and unwanted pregnancies as well as the possibility of problems like uterine cancers. A neuter surgery can make a male dog a calmer happier pet that does not require extra effort to contain and eliminates the possibility of testicular cancers. Some older dogs are even current on vaccinations and other vet care which will cut some of the expense that goes along

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