Do I Have To Register My Dog?

By Harold Clark


Gone are the days of having a pet and giving them complete freedom. Nowadays we have to have insurance for them, clean up after them and be completely responsible for them. That is why I register my dog and do everything I can to ensure I am protected and he is, so that if anything happens we are in the bes position we can be to deal with it.

Not all dogs are the same and while some can be naturally calm and sweet, others can be naturally violent and protective. It all depends on the breed you are interested in and the background and training that the dog has had. When you are considering bringing a dog into your home you need to consider all of these aspects.

Rescue dogs are often more sensitive to the environment and the people around them because of what they have been through. Quite often they will need to go to calm, quiet homes without any children. This is because children can be unpredictable and loud at times, which will agitate a dog's nerves. However, there are many rescue dogs who would love to be in a loving home with children.

The home environment makes all the difference to a dog. While some dogs are not at all affected by children, sudden noises or shouting, other dogs will react very badly and over time they will develop defense mechanisms to help them to cope with the stress of their environment. Pay special attention to how your dog reacts to things in the home to ensure they are happy.

There are some aspects of a dog's personality that may never change, but if they are treated well and loved they will respond accordingly. If a dog grows up in an environment that doesn't feel secure, with loud noises, an unpredictable feeding schedule and strangers always coming in, the dog will react in the same way that a child would and be nervous and even aggressive.

Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your local rescue center and to potentially find the right animal that you want to adopt. After you have spent some time with all the animals you will inevitably develop a connection with one of them and you will be able to see if you are suited to each other and if you can bring them home to live with you forever.

An alternative to adoption is fostering. This is ideal if you have the right home circumstances for caring for a rescue animal but not the time commitment. Fostering can be for a few weeks or a few months and it all depends on the needs of the specific animal. Sometimes they need a calmer home than the rescue center can offer so fostering is the only option for them until they find a permanent home.

Owning a dog can be expensive and there are a lot of things you need to do to ensure you are looking after them as best you can. However, just like insurance, it is better to be safe and know you are protected if anything does go wrong, and then you can enjoy the experience of sharing your life with a dog. Ensuring that they are microchipped, insured, registered and properly trained will put you in the best position you can be with your dog.




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