707 sats \ 2 replies \ @DesertDave 7 Dec 2023 \ on: How to approach getting a dog? Dogs_And_Cats
I have had many dogs, both from shelters and small in family puppies. There is always going to be a trade off with a shelter dog. They are great, but they come with trauma that you will deal with. I believe what a dog needs, is really dependent on the dog itself. I feel that most dogs would like to get more stimulation than typical families give. Especially big dogs. They love lots of space and freedom. My dogs are super happy out in the middle of desert with no fences. My wife and I are almost always here. The dogs stay close because we are bonded and they love it here. Plenty of stimulation. I understand this doesn't work for most lifestyles. Point being, lots of love and stimulation. And less control, keeps them wanting to be loyal, protective, and near the owner. My 2 sats. 🤙
They are great, but they come with trauma that you will deal with.
Mhh, good point but I think that's also maybe a positive thing: we all have our traumas and you might give this dog the chance to see that not every human is a bad human :) and he'll be like: WTF i love this human for giving me a second chance even though i was so scared and barked at him so much in the beginning and maybe even bit him
isn't this more valuable in some way than raising a puppy that never has seen shit? and i don't necessarily only mean from a moral perspective. also from a "bonding perspective" from which you yourself can profit a lot: a puppy that grows up in a safe place will never achieve the strength of character of a dog that has been through a lot (?)
My dogs are super happy out in the middle of desert with no fences. My wife and I are almost always here. The dogs stay close because we are bonded and they love it here.
The next life goal after achieving the first life goal of owning a dog: That I don't have to put them on a leash. They are free to go wherever they please. But they stay by my side because they like it here.