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samedi 27 juin 2015

Things To Know About Military Dog Adoption

By Francis Riggs


Working dogs or MWD are quite different from the typical pets you have at home. Once these dogs retire from their service in the armed forces, their former handlers will usually take them home. However, there are some dogs who are send to the hub where the public or families can choose which one will be adopted.

Dogs ready for adoptions will be placed in a hug and retiring for many reasons including their age, medical issues and those who do not pass the extensive training. There are some handlers who are not able to bring their dogs back home for many reasons. These K9s are evaluated first to ensure that they are suitable pets. To prepare the canines for military dog adoption process, they will first undergo such behavioral test to reduce or eliminate too much aggression.

There are many tests to be conducted before sending them for adoption. The dogs who do not pass due to aggression can still be adopted by the law enforcement officers or stay in the base camp to help new canine trainees. A dog will never put down just because he cannot find a shelter for them.

Not all retired working dogs are suitable for every family because they are professionally trained for lethal purposes. Their traits and behavior makes them unsuitable as family pets. Usually, they are independent minded and trained to respond to any physical or verbal commands. They are not also suitable for families with young kids and other pets.

They are unsuitable for many reasons which include their aggression. And because they have high temperaments and training, armed forces never give them to sanctuaries, rescues or shelters. Before a family can adopt a dog, they will be interviewed and ask about their capacity to raise a dog in their home.

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 things to consider when adopting a canine to ensure that you have the means to give them the care and love they deserve. Adopters are also advised to build a tall fence at home and to sign a contract stating that they will return the dog to the group if they see they cannot longer raise it well.

Keep in mind that adopting MWD is not simple and easy. There are many things to be completed including your requirements. For approved applicants, you are required to pay for the transportation expenses to their new home. Once adopted, they become a pet and lose their status which include their military benefits.

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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