What To Look For In A Responsible, Reputable Rescue By Sandy Suarez Boutin - Great Dane Rescue Inc . There are a few important issues to consider when looking to get an animal from a rescue group. We'll try to include a few guidelines here to help you in your search for a companion animal.
Neutering also helps dominance behaviors in dogs if done early enough.
And most importantly, it prevents the addition of more animals into the world. A complete exam should include a heartworm test, up-dating vaccinations, fecal checks, and any other medical condition that needs to be addressed. Look for a concrete method of temperament testing during foster care. Concrete methods of temperament testing include assessing how the dog reacts in various situations such as car rides, vet visits, reaction to strangers, other dogs, cats, children, loud noises, etc. Care is taken to fit the dog to the right home, taking into consideration its background with children, other dogs and cat.