That is such a helpful story. Thank you. I had a 30 minute chat with my vet yesterday about behavior and what to look out for when selecting a dog. My Cooper is a super submissive dog. One of my major requirements is the dog needs to be smaller than him, for then it seems that he's more comfortable.
The rescue group I spoke with seems wonderful. They do exactly what you said, by allowing the dog into my house for evaluation. I can even bring Cooper with me to pick up the dog if I want. And yes, they will also have a great idea of the dog's personality.
The negative part of adopting from a rescue is that I'm going to have to be patient. |