Most shelter dogs are there due to behavior problems. Be prepared to commit time, energy and money to training. Take any dog, shelter or purchased, to your own vet for a second opinion as to its health. Study dog breeds to understand what you are going to live with for the next 10+ years. There is no guarantee, shelter or purchased, that you won’t have problems when bringing a dog into your home so be prepared to deal with them in a responsible manner.
Most shelter dogs are there due to behavior problems. Be prepared to commit time, energy and money to training. Take any dog, shelter or purchased, to your own vet for a second opinion as to its health. Study dog breeds to understand what you are going to live with for the next 10+ years. There is no guarantee, shelter or purchased, that you won’t have problems when bringing a dog into your home so be prepared to deal with them in a responsible manner.