News – Sheridan Media
While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter Operations Manager Cindy Popp and dog trainer Marian Eccles brought along Candy, a senior dog available for adoption from the shelter.
Adopting a senior dog comes with some advantages, according to Popp and Eccles. One advantage is the personality type. Whether active or more of the home-body type, there are multiple breeds of dogs for almost every type of person.
C. Popp
Eccles, owner and operator of The Unleashed Foundation, trains dogs for the shelter to be better prepared for placement with a new permanent home. She told listeners that one advantage to adopting a senior dog involves separation anxiety, a behavior in some dogs that causes them to misbehave or even cause damage to property when the owner leaves for a period of time.
M. Eccles
In many cases, senior dogs require much less training. They have also gone through all stages of teething (saving on the cost of slippers and shoes). Senior dogs also require energy from their owners, less play time is required and walks may be shorter.
There are also challenges that come with senior dogs, such as possible costs at the veterinarian. Some senior dogs require special dietary needs which tends to cost more than typical foods.
Many senior dogs can surprise new owners with the amount of energy and life they have in a new permanent home. No matter the age of the dog, adopting the right dog for your family requires research and time. Getting to know the dog and what type of personality they have developed can greatly enrich a potential owner’s experience and lead to lifelong companionship.
To learn more about the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, click here.
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Last modified: December 28, 2022