You don’t need to be an experienced owner to adopt a rescue, but you do need to do your homework. Take time to learn about dog breeds and their behaviours, research vets and trainers in your area, and speak to people who have gone through the process. It’s ok to be fresh to the experience if you take it seriously and respect the time and energy required to do it right. You should also think seriously about working with a professional dog trainer in the first three months with your dog to help get you started on the right foot (or paw).