Tuesday, May 24, 2016

What To Known Before Considering Military Dog Adoption

By Kevin Peterson


Over the years, people have gained the interest of adopting former police dogs. However when most people start this process, they are not sure about what the process would be like. If you or someone that you know is considering military dog adoption, the information below will help you prepare for this process.

Most people are scared of these dogs as they think that they are dangerous. This is not the case. Though they have been trained to do certain jobs and have skills in the military matters, they are also trained how to adapt to a life away from the services. The agencies make sure that before the dogs are brought in for adoption, they have been tested to ascertain whether they can handle living with civilians.

Not all the dogs will pass the test, in case this happens, the pooch in question is taken to their former trainer or given to security and nonprofit organization that need such dogs. Hence, a place that is suitable for them is found. Making the life after military also fulfilling.

Getting an MWD does not mean that you will get a canine that is frail, sick and worn out. Getting perfectly healthy and young puppies is possible. Not all of the dogs that go to the military serve until they are old. There are those who are trained for one project and even those who cannot be able to keep up with the training that they get.

Make sure that you have a yard that is large enough for the canine to use. Most of these dogs are used to get a lot of exercises and training outside. If you put them in an enclosed space in the house, then it might get aggressive. A yard will give the dog a place to run and play around so that it can become vented.

One of the essential things that you should think about before you take a dog that has been in the defense service are the people you stay with. Note that these people will be forced to interact with the dog daily. They might not like the idea of getting a dog and mistreat the dog, or they might be young that they would not know to handle such a dog. Since they are not like any other dogs, and they have undergone training, the last thing you want is for an attack to take place in your home. Hence, if you find the conditions not conducive for a canine soldier, you should consider this option altogether.

The process of getting this dog is lengthy, to start off, you need to fill in the paperwork and wait to get approved. The waiting period can last to over a year. However if you are the right candidate, there is nothing to worry about as you will be sure that they will approve you.

The wait time can be a buzz killer especially if you are psyched for the whole thing. Many people are filing to get a dog, and you have to wait until they can review your documents. In fact, it might take over a year depending on the number of people that have applied.




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