Black pet dog adoption

I’ve always heard people are less likely to embrace black dogs. true or not, there are an dreadful great deal of black dogs lingering a bit longer in shelters as well as rescue programs.

Maybe it’s our obsession with discovering that “perfect” household pet dog that a lot of carefully resembles a golden retriever.

My last pet dog was a golden, as well as when I set out to look for my next dog, I did not have a black mutt in mind. I believed I’d end up with one more blond, long-haired pet dog like my old Brittni.

But the very best recommendations I can provide people when adopting a pet dog is to select a pet dog based on his character and temperament, not his appearance. Ace is the suitable pet dog for me, whether he is black, tan or found doesn’t truly matter.

Adopt a black dog

When somebody goes with a pet dog rescue group or animal shelter to embrace a dog, she already has a “perfect” pet dog in mind before she even satisfies the dogs.

This makes it much much easier for that person to ignore all the big, black mutts, as well as walk ideal towards the beagle or the very first “golden retriever mix” that catches her eye. Tip: If you want to get a pet dog embraced faster, phone call it a golden retriever mix.

What’s wrong with black dogs, anyway?

They’re sweet…

They’re pretty…

They have personality…

There are lots of black dogs in our regional shelters as well as rescue organizations, however I believed I’d bring your interest to one of my favorites. stormy is a black lab mix up for adoption with 4 Luv of pet dog Rescue in Fargo. I’ve gotten to understand her over the last few months by taking her for runs twice a week.

Reasons to embrace Stormy

1. stormy is smart.

She may really be the smartest pet dog I’ve worked with. This pet dog has outstanding potential. She needs a task to do as well as would prosper with additional training.

When stormy hangs out with Ace as well as I, she grabs his collar as well as leash as well as pulls him where she wants him to go.

2. She is unique.

That goes for her appearance as well as her personality! stormy is all about socializing. She likes to pick up her toys as well as shove them into Ace’s mouth, tricking him into playing.

Stormy has a long, shepherd-like nose as well as body with a thick, black coat. Her ears point up as well as then flop over, as well as she has a long tongue!

3. stormy is friendly.

She lives with three cats as well as has dealt with several dogs of different sizes. She wishes to play with all other animals, however will leave cats alone as long as the human sets rules. stormy likes all people as long as she is not startled. She cuddles, shows affection as well as likes being included in “the pack.” Her foster owner states she likes to provide hugs as well as kisses. Aww.

4. stormy has had obedience training.

Her foster mommy took her with beginning obedience training where stormy got additional method with commands such as sit, down, stay, come as well as heel. This training will make life much, much much easier for Stormy’s new owner. When I embraced my mutt Ace, he had no idea of the word sit, let alone stay or coming when called.

5. She is kennel trained.

Although there is always an modification period to a new environment, stormy currently stays in her kennel quietly while her foster owner is at work. What a great girl! She understands her kennel is her location to nap as well as wait patiently. then again, it’s always stocked with goodies!

6. She is housebroken.

This will save her new owner a great deal of work! stormy never has any type of accidents.

7. stormy likes walks.

I run with stormy since of her additional energy, however she doesn’t mind walking either. She would like to walk for a number of hours as well as makes the best exercise partner. She has gotten much much better at not pulling when she sees other dogs.

8. She is young.

Most people want to embrace a young pet dog or a puppy. stormy is less than 2 years old, providing her new owner lots of years to bond with her. She is passed the puppy stage, however she is still full of energy as well as excited to learn.

OK, so no pet dog is perfect.

Stormy is extremely big (at least 80 pounds). She is strong as well as needs to understand the human is in control, not her. If no policies are set, she will take over. She would do finest with somebody who has a great deal of experience with dogs as well as is not terrified of a few challenges.

Since stormy is so smart, she needs everyday difficulties as well as great deals of interact or she gets bored. She likes pet dog daycare, the pet dog park, training as well as exercise.

Stormy would like a huge lawn or a farm with one more pet dog to play with as long asshe gets to find inside as well as be with the family. as well as did I mention she likes to eat?

Stormy is just one rescue pet dog who has been waiting on a long-term house for a long, long time. Please think about adopting stormy from 4 Luv of pet dog Rescue or sending this to somebody you understand who may be the ideal person for her.

Do you own a black pet dog or cat? Do you understand a black pet dog or feline that needs a home?

Email your black pet dog as well as feline photos to Lindsay@thatmutt.com, as well as I will publish them all next week.

8/8/10 update: stormy was just recently adopted! Woo hoo! Go, Stormy!