{"id":170,"date":"2023-07-09T21:05:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-09T21:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tdr.yourrsm.com\/?page_id=170"},"modified":"2026-04-15T17:59:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T17:59:45","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tdr.dog\/?page_id=170","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ajhea-acfb1065c59ec95d349b3296ec6d010f\">\n.avia-section.av-ajhea-acfb1065c59ec95d349b3296ec6d010f{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/tdr.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/TDR_Roach_Feature.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-ajhea-acfb1065c59ec95d349b3296ec6d010f .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.4;\nbackground-color:#0a0101;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-ajhea-acfb1065c59ec95d349b3296ec6d010f main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  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.av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lkbw4n4e-86ec529dedfb8412ec180ec2f79f40a9 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lkbw4n4e-86ec529dedfb8412ec180ec2f79f40a9 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lkbw4n4e-86ec529dedfb8412ec180ec2f79f40a9 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-linked-heading'><div class='av_custom_color av-subheading av-subheading_above'><p>Tennessee Doberman Rescue<\/p>\n<\/div><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >FAQ<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-k6x42-07e42e59bcfc922fe4e9bb52bb7512dc main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-170'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-f4zqa-9bfd340a1c0b2ef9969fbc1e39c6314b sc-av_three_fifth av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-f4zqa-9bfd340a1c0b2ef9969fbc1e39c6314b av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ljvy04h2-54db831c396e72ae5914d66e33d15fed\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ljvy04h2-54db831c396e72ae5914d66e33d15fed{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ljvy04h2-54db831c396e72ae5914d66e33d15fed .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ljvy04h2-54db831c396e72ae5914d66e33d15fed .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ljvy04h2-54db831c396e72ae5914d66e33d15fed av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-4  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Frequently Asked Questions <\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-ljvxwfmi-1ad62a42fc93fa08c303c37a91d5eb5d  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ljvxvp6u-0283d41bc43d1fe12dca6f9f7fc84022'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What do the adoption fees include?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What do the adoption fees include?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What do the adoption fees include?\">What do the adoption fees include?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>All of our adoption fees cover the dog\u2019s vaccinations (rabies, bordetella, and combo), spay\/neuter, heartworm testing (and treatment if necessary), and any other emergency vet care that is needed upon intake. \u00a0We oftentimes take in Dobermans that need emergency surgery or even dogs that require boarding or special training. \u00a0Any left over funds remaining from your adoption fee goes to cover emergency treatment, housing, supplies, and even training needed to continue rescuing these loving best friends!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ljvxvp6u-10-220c7b8af5139b9ba8dd905dfef8c09e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How much do the adoption fees run?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How much do the adoption fees run?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How much do the adoption fees run?\">How much do the adoption fees run?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Our adoption fees go 100% toward veterinary care for the dogs, supplies, or overhead (our board members and volunteers don\u2019t make a dime for their time), and range from dog to dog. \u00a0However, generally, they can be listed as such:<\/p>\n<p>$200 \u2013 any adult Doberman mix, senior dog 8 years of age or older, or special needs dog (whether that is physical or mental)<br \/>\n$250 \u2013 any mixbreed adult dog in good health<br \/>\n$300 \u2013 any mixbreed puppy<br \/>\n$400 \u2013 any purebred adult dog in good health<br \/>\n$500 \u2013 any purebred puppies under 1 year<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ljvxvp6u-9-4688879ef8734a5908b565a9f61f4aa2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why do I need to fill out an application and submit to a home visit?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why do I need to fill out an application and submit to a home visit?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why do I need to fill out an application and submit to a home visit?\">Why do I need to fill out an application and submit to a home visit?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Because so many of our dogs have come from situations of neglect, we are highly dedicated to making sure that our best friends are placed into a home where they will remain for the rest of their lives. \u00a0The application you fill out, although it seems long and detailed, is formulated that way so that we can get a clear picture of the kind of dog you and your family is looking for, as well as the kind of home you will be providing.<\/p>\n<p>The home visit allows us to diagnose any potential hazards that could affect the dog\u2019s health or happiness, and is designed to help the adopter provide the best environment for their new best friend.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ljvxvp6u-8-beb3d0d558e27e34c19c37e953c3908a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do you get in puppies often?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do you get in puppies often?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do you get in puppies often?\">Do you get in puppies often?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No. \u00a0In fact, it is extremely rare that we see Dobermans come in to rescue that are under 1 year of age. \u00a0Many people buy a Doberman puppy without realizing that they have bought an athletic dog, that once reaching maturity, will require training and extensive care and love to grow up a happy, well socialized, and obedient pet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ljvxvp6u-7-755e68c478da667147b354abed298876'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why do I have to keep my Doberman inside?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why do I have to keep my Doberman inside?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why do I have to keep my Doberman inside?\">Why do I have to keep my Doberman inside?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Because Doberman Pinschers do not have a lot of hair or fat on their bodies, your Doberman will be\u00a0susceptible to a variety of weather induced illnesses, including heat stroke and hypothermia. \u00a0Also, Doberman Pinschers \u00a0have been nicknamed \u201cvelcro dogs\u201d for a reason, that reason being that they do best in a home where they are considered a member of the family, and not just as a lawn ornament.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ljvxvp6u-6-68efb4df47fa9914a3f0e1dab7346418'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is included in fostering a Doberman Pinscher?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is included in fostering a Doberman Pinscher?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is included in fostering a Doberman Pinscher?\">What is included in fostering a Doberman Pinscher?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_5 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p>We highly value our fosters, and could not save lives without them! \u00a0As a foster parent, you are responsible for feeding the dog you are caring for, as well as transporting them to the vet, or a potential home if needed. \u00a0All veterinary care and expenses are provided by us, leaving you free to show them nothing but love during the time you have them! \u00a0Please fill out an adoption application if you are interested in fostering, as just as with adopting, we will need to know as much as possible about you and your home in order to match you up with the perfect Doberman for your household!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ljvxvp6u-5-38e9a0f646c2f98c8f59e3d0503e9a33'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What do I do if I want to surrender an animal to Tennessee Doberman Rescue Plus?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What do I do if I want to surrender an animal to Tennessee Doberman Rescue Plus?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What do I do if I want to surrender an animal to Tennessee Doberman Rescue Plus?\">What do I do if I want to surrender an animal to Tennessee Doberman Rescue Plus?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_5 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_accordion et_pb_accordion_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_accordion_item_6 et_pb_toggle_open\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p>Due to the extremely high number of doberman pinschers in need throughout the state of Tennessee and surrounding regions, we are unable to accept Owner Surrenders at this time \u2013 needing to reserve the space for dogs on shelter euthanasia lists or that are victims of extreme neglect or abuse.\u00a0 However, we would be more than happy to give you pointers and tips on how to safely re-home your dog on your own, should you need to.\u00a0 Just email us with your questions and information to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:adoption@aphdr.org\">adoption@tdr.dog<\/a> and we will get back with you shortly!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-aoxdu-b44be3433de880e5dbc9e2f8eac0d305 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     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Autoclose: 1 --><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-26ku2-3707d23028fd82bea379b282d30c76ad\">\n.avia-section.av-26ku2-3707d23028fd82bea379b282d30c76ad{\nbackground-color:#f4f4f4;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-26ku2-3707d23028fd82bea379b282d30c76ad main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-170'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-gek5u-82f187b88046c438c629c2f1d7a18931 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-9  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-xtq2-2a019431ae27a59781e8f9fde8715590 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>10 Myths Behind Adopting A Doberman Pinscher<\/h2>\n<p>(Adopted and altered for use\u00a0from the article listed at\u00a0http:\/\/www.saveourshepherds.org\/10myths.html)<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.) I have small children, so I want a puppy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Without a doubt, this is the most common reason people want a puppy. A sweet, small puppy just seems like the best choice for sweet, small children.You know that cute Kodak commercial with the puppies climbing all over the giggling little boy? Have you ever noticed how short it is? That\u2019s because they could only film for a few seconds before the welts rose, the blood dripped, and the boy began to scream for his mother. Puppies have needle-teeth that they happily sink into anyone who walks by. They also have sharp nails that scratch when they jump up \u2014 and on the little one, those front feet land right around his face.Puppies leave \u201cpresents\u201d that your toddler always seems to find before you do. Puppies wake your children during the night. And a puppy doesn\u2019t know the difference between his stuffed toy and Emma\u2019s Piglet that she MUST have to fall asleep.And suppose you get a puppy when little Billy is 2. In six months, Billy will be about 1 inch taller and 3 pounds heavier. However, the 8 month old puppy will now be as tall as Billy and outweigh him by 30 pounds. And those baby teeth will have been replaced by big snappers that need to chew.Of course, puppies and small children do successfully co-habitate. But, in our experience, your child will go through far less Neosporin and Band-Aids with a calmer 2 + year old dog who is road-tested with children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.)\u00a0It\u2019s better to get a puppy. With an older dog, you never know what you\u2019re getting.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seems to make sense, except the exact opposite is true. All puppies are cute; all puppies love everyone. It\u2019s not until a dog hits sexual maturity that some innate behavioral problems start to surface. We can\u2019t estimate how many calls we\u2019ve had from people who paid thousands of dollars for a purebred puppy, who is now a year or two old and biting people, attacking other dogs, or engaging in some oddball neurotic behavior. Purebred is not the same as well-bred, and sometimes it feels like the disreputable breeders grossly outnumber the responsible ones.The truth is this: when we list a 4 month old puppy, we can only guess what kind of adult she\u2019ll make. When we list an 18 month old dog, we can predict pretty accurately what kind of dog you\u2019ll have forever.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.)\u00a0If you train your dog right, he\u2019ll stay in the yard without a fence.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many people believe this, right up until the moment the dog is hit by a car, eats poison in the neighbor\u2019s garage, or is stolen. For this reason TDR+ requires a physically fenced yard OR an owner that is willing to take the time to walk their dog on a secure leash.\u00a0 No,.. invisible fencing will not do. We also encourage leash walks and a basic obedience class to help with socialization regarding new people and new places. Rescue dogs are typically either strays (which means they have a history of wandering) or owner-surrenders (which means they\u2019re going to go look for their ex-owner first chance they get). We just can\u2019t risk it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.)\u00a0When I was growing up, we had a PERFECT Doberman Pinscher.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No, you didn\u2019t. Trust me, he was only perfect because you were 8 and didn\u2019t have to clean up after him and be responsible for him. I know you believed he was perfect, but you also believed in Santa and honest government then, too. Since I\u2019ve been an adult, I\u2019ve never had a perfect Dobe \u2013 but every single one of them was perfect for me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.)\u00a0Doberman Pinschers stop being puppies around a year old.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>WRONG! I\u2019m sorry. Try 3 or 4. Many Dobes don\u2019t calm down and hit their stride until they\u2019re 5 or 6. And you know that wonderful mental image you have of the stoic and noble Doberman sitting on the hill surveying his domain? He\u2019s 9.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6.)\u00a0I want a dog without dominance issues, so I want a female.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the wacky world of Doberman Pinschers, that\u2019s just not true. For starters, it\u2019s impossible to make gender-based absolutes. But once you spend time around Dobermans, you\u2019ll start to notice there are plenty of hyper, dominant females out there. You\u2019ll also notice lots of mellow, roll-with-the-punches males (especially after they make that all-important trip to Dr. Nip and Tuck). It all depends on the individual dog, but don\u2019t think for a minute that a female is a sure ticket to a passive, submissive pooch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7.)\u00a0I want a white Doberman Pinscher because they are rare.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please shoot me. The Doberman Pinscher Club of America (the parent organization for all things Doberman), refuses to recognize white as a color because it IS NOT A COLOR. It is a CONDITION called albinism. Albino Doberman Pinschers are pretty to look at sure! However, they are also prone towards cancer, photo-sensitivity, deafness, Canine Pappilloma Virus (CPV), and aggression. In the late 70\u2019s, the first albino puppy was born and then it was bred to its own mother to produce more \u2013 meaning that all albino doberman pinschers around today are directly related. Having said that, albino dobes need love too! So, we do pull pigment-challenged dogs from time to time, but do require that adopters be fully educated and ready to take on the risks mentioned, as well as ready to take preventative measures to keep their dogs healthy (like not allowing them in direct sunlight for more than 15 minutes at a time to prevent sunburn,.. yes,.. I am for real).<\/p>\n<p><strong>8.) My 8 month old Doberman Pinscher jumps on people\/runs over my children\/is uncontrollable in the house.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to owning a working breed dog. Doberman Pinschers were specifically bred to do a job, not to live on your couch looking cute and cuddly. Dobes (especially very young dobes) generally need a job in order to stabilize mentally and physically, and most destructive and \u201cbad\u201d behaviors are cured once their training needs are met. So,.. if you want a lap dog, try looking elsewhere. However, If you want a high drive pup that will match your high energy lifestyle stride for stride, then boy do we have the dogs for you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>9.) I\u2019m unsure about getting a rescue dog, because I\u2019m afraid he won\u2019t bond to me.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That sound you hear is all the people with rescued dogs falling over laughing. Because the exact opposite is nearly always true \u2013 your rescue dog will CLING to you. Look at it from the dog\u2019s perspective. He\u2019s spent the bulk of the last year on a 6 foot chain in someone\u2019s back yard because he committed the unconscionable sin of no longer being a puppy. At some point during the day, someone may remember to bring him food and water. The only attention he gets is when they yell at him for barking. Finally, they take him for a car-ride\u2013dumping him in a wooded area where he can have a \u201cfighting chance.\u201d Despite everything, he waits there for their return or tries to get back home. He finds water somewhere. He raids trash cans and gets sick. If he\u2019s extremely lucky, he survives long enough for an animal lover to find him and bring him to the shelter. Then he sits in the loud, scary shelter run, starting to lose faith that his family will ever find him. The kennel people are nice, but he is one of a hundred needy dogs they have to care for. Finally, the shelter contacts us. And you take him home. You not only bring him into your house, you give him his own bed and bowl, and a crate where he feels safe. You speak quietly. When he messes on the carpet, you don\u2019t seem to mind \u2013 you just take him outside and then clean it up. You feed him regularly AND give him toys and treats and bones. He sleeps in your room. He may even have a big brother or sister to play with. He gets kisses. And when he goes out in the car, he always comes back. Your rescue dog\u2019s biggest fear is that you will spontaneously combust.\u00a0 He\u2019s not going to let you out of his sight for one minute. People with rescue dogs learn to function with a 70 pound shadow following them everywhere.That said, there are some dogs who just never learned to connect with people, but that becomes apparent very quickly \u2013 long before we place him with you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10.) I don\u2019t want to have my rescue dog spayed or neutered because it\u2019s not natural\/ she should be able to have a litter\/I want my children to see the miracle of birth\/etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TDR+\u2019s spay\/neuter policy is not negotiable. If everyone prevented irresponsible breeding, we\u2019d be happily out of business. Do not humanize your dog \u2013 no one\u2019s asking you to neuter yourself. Your dog will be healthier and more comfortable once she or he is shifted into neutral, and will also be a much more pleasant companion. Neutered male dogs roam less, mark less territory, and are generally less aggressive. Spayed female dogs avoid the messy and annoying heat cycles, and are not at risk for unwanted pregnancy. And both males and females are less likely to get certain illnesses. As for the miracle of birth, well, there\u2019s another rite of passage occurring to 20 million dogs a year in this country, 25% of them purebred. It happens every day at your local animal shelter. 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