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Why would you want to adopt an older dog? There are lots of reasons! Most of the time, older dogs are not in shelters due to behavior problems, but because of family issues like divorce or moving etc. Keep an open mind when going to look at dogs to adopt and consider an older dog because with them, what you see is what you get. By this we mean that you will have a better indication of the kind of temperament they have, as well as know their size and grooming requirements.
Older dogs are easy to train, if they aren’t trained already. They have the patience that a puppy lacks in training sessions and have been around people more. They also tend to be super loving! They understand a bit better in regard to what is going on and are usually really grateful to be part of a family again. Older dogs also don’t require the same watchful eye that puppies do. So you can relax a bit more and simply work on everyone getting to know each other.
It is also highly likely that older dogs up for adoption are already house trained, so you might not have to go through that trouble. Also think about the fact that the commitment of an older dog would be for a shorter time. Obviously, a puppy could live anywhere from 8 to 20 years. With an older dog, some of that time has already elapsed, so depending on your situation, that might be something else to think about.
Senior dogs can be more at ease and more relaxed in general as well. They can sleep a lot and require less in the way of constant attention or exercise. Again, depending on your lifestyle and family situation, this could really be a great way to add the love of a dog into your family without taxing everyone involved more than necessary. Pets of any kind are work, but it just might be a little bit less with a more mature dog. Think about selecting an older dog when adopting. You will be saving their life and perhaps your own in the process! They are ready and willing to love you with all their hearts.
