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Is a rescued Welsh Terrier right for you?
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| Most often our Welsh are adult dogs—from young adult to senior citizen. Some may have had only minimal
training, and others may have lived in a household where they were successful
pets. Occasionally a retired show dog may be placed through our program.
Generally they are quite "normal," but some may exhibit health
conditions, minor behavioral quirks, or poor manners mostly as a result of
improper treatment, socialization, or training. Our special dogs are truly adaptable and, if the rescue dog already has lived somewhere else (i.e., it is being re-homed), the dog will need to be taught the rules of its new home. Sometimes bad habits that were permitted in the previous home must be gently but firmly unlearned. An adult dog has the physical capacity to accept housebreaking as well as the attention span to learn different behavior patterns. If a dog to be placed is one of our "uncut jewels" from a situation where it had little or no human contact, such as a puppy mill, the new owner can combine a housebreaking routine with a confidence-building training program. In all cases, a minimum eight-week obedience class is invaluable and strongly recommended for any new dog. Don't be put off by the idea of adopting an older dog. Since Welsh Terriers easily can live into their teens, they are amazingly active at what some would consider an advanced age. There is no reason to fear that an older dog will not adapt to your household or bond to new people. Although the details of a dog's previous ownership usually are confidential, WTCARES passes along all pertinent information available about the dog's background to the prospective new owner. When you adopt, you won't get "papers" with your dog, but if you intend to train your dog for obedience, go-to-ground, or other competitions, ask us about the American Kennel Club's "ILP" registration. If you wish to be considered for an adoption, please contact the WTCARES representative in your area. You will be asked to complete an application which will tell us more about yourself, your lifestyle, and your needs in a dog.
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