Many people want a puppy or young dog, but old dogs offer so many advantages. Puppies demand a lot from their owners. They need to be trained, walked, played with and generally socialized. Great if you don't work or if you have kids.
But the reality is that a lot of people don't have the time, energy or know-how to train a young dog. Not everyone lives near a park where an energetic young dog can run around. This is where old dogs are so great. They generally need less exercise - they're often happy with regular short walks. They don't need constant stimulation. They're often happy to left at home snoozing for a few hours and they won't pee the floor or chew the furniture. Most old dogs have already learned their manners, and they're happy to curl up near you if you're at home or trot gently along beside you on walks.
If you want the company of a furry body, but don't have the time for long hikes and training sessions, consider rescuing an older dog. They are often overlooked in dog homes and it's a great shame, because they usually make wonderful companions. They're no bother at all and they will live in gratitude to you for turning their lives around. No dog deserves to be in a dog home when they're old.
Do an oldie a favour and take one home. Click on the link to Oldies Club on the right for a list of lovely older canines. You can even foster one if you don't want to commit to full ownership.
But the reality is that a lot of people don't have the time, energy or know-how to train a young dog. Not everyone lives near a park where an energetic young dog can run around. This is where old dogs are so great. They generally need less exercise - they're often happy with regular short walks. They don't need constant stimulation. They're often happy to left at home snoozing for a few hours and they won't pee the floor or chew the furniture. Most old dogs have already learned their manners, and they're happy to curl up near you if you're at home or trot gently along beside you on walks.
If you want the company of a furry body, but don't have the time for long hikes and training sessions, consider rescuing an older dog. They are often overlooked in dog homes and it's a great shame, because they usually make wonderful companions. They're no bother at all and they will live in gratitude to you for turning their lives around. No dog deserves to be in a dog home when they're old.
Do an oldie a favour and take one home. Click on the link to Oldies Club on the right for a list of lovely older canines. You can even foster one if you don't want to commit to full ownership.
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