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Originally Posted by Lizzie07  "Most people" might want a puppy, I'll agree. What I do think she has said that is patently untrue is that rescues have baggage and bad habits. She didn't say "Most people" think blah, blah. She did bash rescue by making rescue dogs sound like they all have baggage and bad habits. It isn't true.
Furthermore, you are just as likely to get a dog with problems, temperament problems, worse than baggage, by buying a puppy from a byb or someone who doesn't understand or know the background and pedigree of all the dogs being bred. Many people do get lucky and get nice pets, but it's a crap shoot.
Tammi is the only rescue person I have ever heard say such horrid and untrue things about rescue dogs. It shocks me that someone who has actually been associated with a rescue can speak like this. And I am not one of those people who believes everyone should rescue, but I do support rescue and responsible breeding. |
I hope you don't mind my adding to your comments.
Poor breeding is not the only thing that contribute to a dog's behavior problems, inept pet ownership plays a big factor into it too. However, it can be turned around, with patience and affection. I've seen it and done it, with 3 dogs that are now in my care. I inherited my mother's yorkie; agression problems, brought on by the way she was treated. It took me 2 years to turn it around, to get her to trust again, but she's now a sweet loving girl.
I inerited 2 other dogs; one, a yorkie coming from the best of breeders, however, the owner failed at providing training. He was wild, not house trained at 3, a constant barker and runner. All 3 issues were corrected in about 6 months, again patience and love. 3rd dog, older, mixed breed; a bitter with aggression problems, would bite anyone that came near her. Again, patience and affection and a good 8 months of it, turned her around; she now shares my bed with 3 other dogs.
So, in a nutshell, rescues can come with baggage, but can be turned around if given the proper training, care and affection. It's all about getting them to trust again and who is the pack leader.