Need some advice

Speedy199

Hey guys

I dont post here often, But i needed some advice on getting another dog.

I havent had a dog for years last one i had (pomeranian) was when i was little and also i can barely remember that dog :P.

I felt like its time to bring another one into the household and the parents have agreed it would be great to get another one.

I have thought about it for months but i will get to the point of what im looking for.

Bascially i want a small sized dog, along the lines of a jack russell that has a calm temperment and is loyal. Training obviously will be the hard part but i could manage but wouldnt mind a few tips . I have taken into consideration all the whats needed towards the dog such as
Attention
Care/Hygeine
Vet
Food
Place where he/she can sleep
Exercise.

Also there will be someone at home almost all times. So the dog will not
be lonely .

Any advice will be apperciated
Thanks for reading
Speedy

barbiegirl

Hi Speedy, try if possible to get from a rescue, it just means another dog in a pound can be saved.

Take out pet insurance, it is so worth it and really does give peace of mind.
Have it established in your head where the dog goes when you are on holidays.
Ensure the garden is dog proofed.
Put up loads of piccies here so we can all ooh and aah when you get it

Speedy199

barbiegirl wrote: »

Hi Speedy, try if possible to get from a rescue, it just means another dog in a pound can be saved.

Take out pet insurance, it is so worth it and really does give peace of mind.
Have it established in your head where the dog goes when you are on holidays.
Ensure the garden is dog proofed.
Put up loads of piccies here so we can all ooh and aah when you get it

thanks a million barbie girl for the reply

Whats involved in getting it from a rescue pound? Dont they inspect your home etc?

Toulouse

A good rescue will require a homevisit. Don't look on it as an inspection, it's just a chat and a check that your garden is secure. Obviously rescue people spend a lot of time helping stray dogs so just want to make sure they are secure in their new home. It's also handy to figure out what kind of a dog would suit you best and to find out more about the particular rescue and what kind of back-up they provide after you have adopted the dog. They are also useful bringing up lots of aspects of dog ownership that you might not have thought about, like what would happen to the dog in case of family emergency, etc.

With a pound there is no homevisit. Just buy the licence and pay the release fee. Some pounds will first vax and chip too. But you'll have no comeback if you run into problems with the dog and the vast majority of pounds don't neuter so you'll have to pay for that and any extra veterinary care required.

From what you mentioned above it sounds like an ideal home for a rescue dog, Jackers are probably one of the more prolific breeds in rescue in this country. Would there be a problem with a rescue homevisitor coming to your home?

Speedy199

Toulouse wrote: »

A good rescue will require a homevisit. Don't look on it as an inspection, it's just a chat and a check that your garden is secure. Obviously rescue people spend a lot of time helping stray dogs so just want to make sure they are secure in their new home. It's also handy to figure out what kind of a dog would suit you best and to find out more about the particular rescue and what kind of back-up they provide after you have adopted the dog. They are also useful bringing up lots of aspects of dog ownership that you might not have thought about, like what would happen to the dog in case of family emergency, etc.

With a pound there is no homevisit. Just buy the licence and pay the release fee. Some pounds will first vax and chip too. But you'll have no comeback if you run into problems with the dog and the vast majority of pounds don't neuter so you'll have to pay for that and any extra veterinary care required.

From what you mentioned above it sounds like an ideal home for a rescue dog, Jackers are probably one of the more prolific breeds in rescue in this country. Would there be a problem with a rescue homevisitor coming to your home?

Thanks for the reply

I understand now. No there is no problem for the rescue homevisitor to visit my home i just wasnt sure if they did or not but now i know they do

I ma based in cork any idea what rescue place i get onto like the best known one as i have no clue :P

Toulouse

Not from that area myself but alot of people here are so I'm sure they'll be able to PM you some names

barbiegirl

Our home visit was really pleasant. She could see from teh front door the high walls and gate. She brought her dog to see how our existing one dealt with a stranger and it was all good. Sindy hid behind me She had tea, a lovely chat for 15 minutes. Said we'd be great owners and were perfectly suited for the doggies we had been hoping to be matched with and that weekend we brought home little Fargo.
I'm based in Dublin but somepne on here will know the Cork rescues. The do normally ask for a donation, ours was €150, but that covered his vacinations, neutering, worming to that date and helped towards some of the cost of helping him.

candle_wax

I'm just starting out of the adopting from a shelter route. Have picked the dog and made contact with the shelter to check a couple of issues.

In the shelter I've contacted, first step is then to fill out a form on their website (other shelters might do it differently) which asks about things like your garden, and working hours, etc.
Then they contact you to let you know if they think you're suitable for the particular dog you've applied for. If you are, then they ask that you come and meet the dog to see how you get on, then they'll do a home check.
If all's well, you take the dog for a "foster" period for a few weeks to check that he's settles in OK. After a few weeks, in things aren't working out for whatever reason, they can take the dog back.

It seems quite long-winded in some ways, but they just like to be thorough.

I filled out the adoption form for the lady I have my eye on just this afternoon, so fingers crossed all goes well :eek:

Discodog

I would always have a chat with the rescue before filling out forms etc. They may have rules & it's much easier to discuss this than give yes or no answers. For example I work which could be a yes/no on a form. But a chat would reveal that I work from home a lot & I can take a dog with me when I go out.

Many rescues have specific times when they are open. If so then pop along & say hello. That way you become a person rather than a name on a form. We can all recognise a dog lover when they visit our homes - as can our dogs ! It's the same when you visit a rescue.

candle_wax

Discodog wrote: »

They may have rules & it's much easier to discuss this than give yes or no answers. For example I work which could be a yes/no on a form. But a chat would reveal that I work from home a lot & I can take a dog with me when I go out.

Exactly. When I was filling out the form yesterday the "Please fill in your working hours" bit turned out to be about 300 words, as I explained our situation (myself the my OH both work full time, but opposite hours of the day. We'll see the dog more than we'll see each other... :rolleyes: )

Irishchick

The words calm and jack russell dont belong in the same sentence:D, unless its an old jack Russell!!

DamagedTrax

parsons terrier is a nice alternative to a jacker

Bullseye1

I've always been partial to Boston's. But not sure if they tick all of your requirements.

SingItOut

DamagedTrax wrote: »

parsons terrier is a nice alternative to a jacker

They still have the exact same personality My jack russels dad was a parson, while he was a sweetheart he was still hyper active and into everybodies buisness My dogs mum was a regular jack russel and a little more chilled out

As regards training OP, some people say its impossible to train a jack russel to come when called or train them at all. While training is alot of hard work with jacks it is not impossible! Mine has always had brilliant recall, she also knows the basics such as sit, paw, roll over, spin around, speak and lie down, It was alot of hard work training her as jacks are hyper little dogs, mine has the attention span of a flea:rolleyes: I find chicken pieces or dogs chocolate buttons changes that pretty quick heehee. You just need to be careful that you don't let him/her walk all over you and make sure you introduce him/her to as many dogs as possible as some jack russels can be a little grumpy with other dogs.

The main problem with them is they are actually way too smart for their own good, they'll get into everything they shouldn't. My one, who is sitting as close to me as she possibly can at the moment, is the most loyal dog I've ever had. She comes everywhere with me Rescue centres are full to the brim with jack russels unfortunately, If you have never had one before you will fall in love instantly

DamagedTrax

SingItOut wrote: »

They still have the exact same personality My jack russels dad was a parson, while he was a sweetheart he was still hyper active and into everybodies buisness My dogs mum was a regular jack russel and a little more chilled out

ive met 2 parsons and found them both a lot more chilled than jackers in day to day but put down in front of wildlife i agree they're as bad.

but my experience is limited to these two guys so im sure you'd know a lot better!