Although I didn't get my girl BeBe from a recue group I did speak to several of them before hand. One thing that I found they all have in common is that the want to make a successful match. This usually means they do interviews with you and your family along with a home visit so they can try to match you up with a compatible dog. Their vounteers/staff also try to expose the dogs to as many people and cituations as possible to learn how each animal will react. They should also let you meet the dog before you make a final decission so you can see how it acts with your children.
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BoxerDadx3
Boxer Booster
Just be careful about what the shelter says. I volunteered at a local shelter, and refused to do it after two weeks. I saw several examples of lying to possible adopters when they were asked about past history and aggression. Now I'm not saying they're all bad, but most of the time you can never get the truth out of them. They could learn alot from people working rescues.
Mommy2Cool
Completely Boxer Crazy
You have received great advice!
While I have nothing further to add ... I would like to ask that you keep us posted, on how things are working out.
I have recently adopted a 2 year old female, and things worked out beautifully. Please let us know how things are going!
Good luck:p
While I have nothing further to add ... I would like to ask that you keep us posted, on how things are working out.
I have recently adopted a 2 year old female, and things worked out beautifully. Please let us know how things are going!
Good luck:p
Austin's Mom
Boxer Insane
Austin was given up to a shelter--I don't really know why. He is a very well trained dog, so I feel he was cared for. I don't regret for a second adopting from a shelter-especially if it means saving a dog from the smoker.
We rescued Chelsea from a shelter. She is the most loving, well behaved little girl anyone could ask for. Somewhere along the line someone must have spent alot of time with obedience training with her. She's a dream on a leash, sit, stay, etc. I would do it again in a heartbeat:D
I would adopt from a shelter again. Our furbaby is wonderful:D
I would adopt from a shelter again. Our furbaby is wonderful:D
Rowdy Boys
Completely Boxer Crazy
I understand your concerns both about your current dog as well as your children. Also, you have gotten a lot of good advice.
We adopted Omar (in tact) and brought him into our house where we already had Magnum (neutered). Magnum was three and Omar was about to turn two.
A lot of it depends on the temperment of your first dog. Magnum is extremely passive and laid-back. He loves other dogs sooo much that I knew he'd be fine with another dog - even male.
He submitted instantly to Omar, as I knew he would, but we still had to let Omar state his position as top dog. It was hard for me to watch Omar dominate Magnum, growl, etc..., but I had to let it happen. I was right there though, in case I needed to step in.
I was very nervous about Omar marking my house. He didn't though, and I praise God. He does pee on everything outside though, but so what. Although, I don't have a real Christmas tree and I don't have any plants that stand on the floor. That may be my saving grace.
As for the weinie thing... I know - it's gross. But, boys will be boys. What can I say. Magnum is fixed, and it still comes out. Omar's does too and he we haven't fixed him. We just tell them to put their "pink thing" back and laugh.:rolleyes:
As for your children, since you already have a dog, they already know how to respect and treat dogs which is a major advantage. As long as they respect the rescue like they do your first dog, you should be fine. The fact that his brother does good with the child in his new family is a good sign. Just keep an eye on everything.
My advice...
1. Make sure the rescue dog has plenty of time to get adjusted to your house and family. It's going to be the equivalent of a child walking into a new classroom. He will be scared. All he understands right now is that for some reason, the people he thought were his family have let him go. Let him have some time alone too like the other person said to get accustomed to the noises and smells.
2. Keep their food separate at first until you see how they do together. You might want to get some new toys for the rescue dog so your first dog doesn't feel threatened.
3. The trial period is a good thing to have to fall back on. We had one too. You just don't know.
4. That was very good advice about the left-over sperm.
Good luck. Please keep us posted on how things go. I am never sorry that we adopted Omar. They are best friends and so much fun to watch together.
We adopted Omar (in tact) and brought him into our house where we already had Magnum (neutered). Magnum was three and Omar was about to turn two.
A lot of it depends on the temperment of your first dog. Magnum is extremely passive and laid-back. He loves other dogs sooo much that I knew he'd be fine with another dog - even male.
He submitted instantly to Omar, as I knew he would, but we still had to let Omar state his position as top dog. It was hard for me to watch Omar dominate Magnum, growl, etc..., but I had to let it happen. I was right there though, in case I needed to step in.
I was very nervous about Omar marking my house. He didn't though, and I praise God. He does pee on everything outside though, but so what. Although, I don't have a real Christmas tree and I don't have any plants that stand on the floor. That may be my saving grace.
As for the weinie thing... I know - it's gross. But, boys will be boys. What can I say. Magnum is fixed, and it still comes out. Omar's does too and he we haven't fixed him. We just tell them to put their "pink thing" back and laugh.:rolleyes:
As for your children, since you already have a dog, they already know how to respect and treat dogs which is a major advantage. As long as they respect the rescue like they do your first dog, you should be fine. The fact that his brother does good with the child in his new family is a good sign. Just keep an eye on everything.
My advice...
1. Make sure the rescue dog has plenty of time to get adjusted to your house and family. It's going to be the equivalent of a child walking into a new classroom. He will be scared. All he understands right now is that for some reason, the people he thought were his family have let him go. Let him have some time alone too like the other person said to get accustomed to the noises and smells.
2. Keep their food separate at first until you see how they do together. You might want to get some new toys for the rescue dog so your first dog doesn't feel threatened.
3. The trial period is a good thing to have to fall back on. We had one too. You just don't know.
4. That was very good advice about the left-over sperm.
Good luck. Please keep us posted on how things go. I am never sorry that we adopted Omar. They are best friends and so much fun to watch together.
Well Heather, tell us, How's it going!!!??? I think you've got a lot of good info here. I too agree you should try it. I agree with Aimee and would not let the fact he is in a shelter worry you. I can't imagine anyone uncaring enough to let a boxer go, so it's not his fault. I think it sounds like you'll have a good match. Bingo isn't neutered and I worry when we go to others houses he will mark inside but I always reinforce not to by taking him out A LOT whenever we first arrive. He's always been an angel. From what i've heard, even if he does mark it may only be at the beginning because of the stress from coming from the shelter, missing his brother and losing his family. Give him time to settle in. If he was close with his brother he may very well really appreciate the company of another boxer. I think it's great you are thinking of giving him a good loving home. Let us know what is up. I also cannot believe that so many people get their boxers from shelters. I look all the time and in our area they never seem to get boxers. Anyways, good luck and I'm sure they will be fine if you just take it slow and let everyone establish their place in your home with your children.
myrocky
Boxer Insane
Honestyly Rocky is about 7mos not neutered (yet) and has not marked one bit. I don't even think it enters his mind. We go and visit others and he has never marked in their house. Maybe because he is so young I don't know. He does stick his pee-pee out alot, like really alot. But we just put him in a down position and it goes away. So even if your rescue baby does it, just know that you can control it too. Good luck
Sohshee'smom
Boxer Booster
Well guys, I brought him home and he was in pityful shape, been abused quite a bit. He slept the first day since he had just had surgery but he was the sweetest dog to my husband and I. The next day he was feeling better and we introduced him to Sohshee. He hated her. He was very food aggressive, toy aggressive...blanket aggressive...wonderful to us, awful to her. Then he growled at my 12 month old when he crawled by his blanket, that was the last straw, I couldn't risk him attacking my kids. I found him a wonderful home though with a single guy, no kids, no dogs!
Gina has never really been with children, when we first took her to see my cousins (they are Two) she trembled so much bless her. We held her tight and she gave a little growl (because she was scared of them) but after a little while when she stopped shaking we let go of her a little more, after 20 minuits she was walking around with them and letting them pat her and o'h dear poke her in the eye (oop's). Anyone who is buying an older boxer just make sure you introduce your Boxer slowly, and supervise how they get on. Normally Boxers are so friendly with children.
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