Friday, July 31, 2015

The Benefits And Challenges Of Military Dog Adoption

By Francis Riggs


Military dogs are different from those you might have in your home or found in local shelters. When a military canine or working dog retires, the service member who worked with him for every operation will be the bringing then home. Some go to their handlers and others are ready for adoption. Retired working K9s are placed in a hub.

This is a place for canines who have serve the military and retiring because of certain reasons including medical issues, age and those who do not make it through the intensive training. But for many reasons, their former handlers might not be able to take him home again. These dogs are evaluated to be sure that they're suitable pets. Before the process of military dog adoption, they first undergo behavioral tests to ensure that they are not going to be aggressive.

There are also some tests to conduct before they will be adopted for interested families. Canines who do not pass the tests because of their aggressiveness will still be adopted by the enforcement officers. Any canine will never be neglected just because he can't find a shelter for him.

Not every retired canine dogs are good addition to the family. This is because, they're highly trained usually for lethal purposes and their traits make them unsuitable as a family pet. They're usually independent minded and have trained responses and various triggers to physical commands. Mostly, these canines are not best for families with young children or pets.

There are many reasons why some of the dogs are unsuitable for adoption which include their aggression. And because they are highly trained, the military does not surrender these animals to shelters, sanctuaries or shelters. Families who are interested to adopt a dog will be interviewed first.

There are some dogs that are not well suited to live with cats or other dogs. A family who plan to adopt a dog can't have young kids at home. As mentioned above, canines are not good for families with children under five. A family must be more than willing to travel in the place to get the canines.

One of the best thing to consider for this adoption is to make sure that families that adopt them have all the means to take care of them. Adopters are advised to have six foot fences and have signed the notarized agreements stating that they will return the canines to the group if they cannot keep them no matter the reasons are.

Always remember that adopting working canines is not easy and simple. There are things that should be completed before you successfully adopt a dog. Approved applicants are required to pay for the transportation to their new shelter. Once adopted, these k9s also lose their status and status as well.

Knowing the challenges and benefits you will face during the adoption process will give you insights on how hard or easy it is to raise a canine. Make sure that you can give all their needs especially the care they deserve from their new home. If you realize that you cannot raise them well, then base don the contract you signed, return him to the group.




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