You might want to adopt a puppy from the shelter, rather than to take on an older dog who's already developed bad habits but can't seem to get over them. I made that mistake a while back and felt guilty when I had to return her to the facility. She had habits of snapping at me when I tried to correct her from chewing on things that would harm her and just demanding constant attention 24-7, with no letup whatsoever. My adult son, who I live with, was highly relieved to see her leave, also.
Adopting a young pup is the best way to train the dog to your liking and teaching them what you expect from them without unnecessary problems occurring that won't disappear. I'm trying to give you some tips, so you won't be saddled with the problems that confounded me on a daily basis. I'm sharing these things that my daughter taught me. She's pretty much of an expert, who's had many years of experience with rescue dogs. She had a small dog that she kept for 17 years before it passed on recently.
