How To Prepare For Springer Spaniel Adoption
How To Prepare For Springer Spaniel Adoption
If you are considering springer spaniel adoption, then there are steps you must take to prepare your family, to find the best dog, and to follow through with if you want to avoid problems in the future. Adoption might involve a dog from a rescue centre, a private adoption (maybe through a newpaper ad) or from someone you know. Problems with adoptive springers can involve behaviour/trust, training and health issues. The risks of these problems can be minimised if you go about it with a careful approach.BasicsIf you want a dog to show, then unless you are an expert, adoption is not the best way to go. It can work if you are adopting a dog you know, maybe from a friend or relative. It's definitely worth looking at a few springers and comparing them - it can be difficult and even emotional, but is a good approach.How to Prepare for Springer Spaniel AdoptionDraw up a checklist before you visit the springer spaniel, whether at a rescue centre or private home (maybe even a dog catcher's pound). A rescue centre will be able to give you a straight opinion about the springer spaniel (and a veterinarian's report), whereas a private adoption may not be as 'open' - say if the dog is has problems. If it is a private adoption then question the motive of the current owner carefully. Consider Age and SexDo you want a pup, or an older dog? Whichever you choose, there will be different challenges to face. Which sex (most rescue centre dogs will have been neutered)?.Rescue CentresDogs from rescue centres will not usually have pedigree papers but a private adoption may have them available. You should get a health report from a rescue centre. Specialist Breed Rescue Centres are more likely to have pedigree papers for the dog.A Rescue Centre will want to know if you have a suitable home for a springer spaniel. You can expect to be asked about your ability to look after the dog, whether you have enough open space available and there will be a fee to pay.Behavioural ProblemsYou will need to check that the springer does not have a behavioural problem - they may have been ill-treated in a previous home. Check if the rescue centre knows their previous home..If the dog has been previously abused, then it may have difficulty trusting you and your family. If you have young children then their safety is paramount and you will need to be happy that you can trust the springer spaniel - it's a two way street.TrainingAn adopted springer spaniel may not have been properly trained, and if the dog is older then training will be more difficult than with a puppy. Check that the dog will obey basic commands. Springer spaniels are loving dogs and eager to please, and this assists training. If an older dog has been properly trained, then you will not have to go through the house-training phase, though initial nervousness may lead to a few accidents.Simple ChecksTake the dog for a walk. Observe how the springer reacts as you approach - does he cower, is he nervous or welcoming? Does she jump up at you (this could point to poor, if any, training)? How does he behave as you walk past other dog pens? Is his walk normal and confident? The way she walks can give clues to maybe old leg injuries or to internal discomfort. Rescue centre staff will give you guidance - they would not want the dog to be returned - it is confusing and unsettling for the dog.
One final piece of advice - until you are happy yourself about the springer, then don't take the kids along to meet her. If the dog turns out to be unsuitable then there may be tears from your children if they have 'fallen for' the springer.
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