The obvious advantage of getting an adult dog eliminates the amount of time and attention it takes to housetrain, although depending on the breed and age of the adult dog, the benefits are multiple. Here are a few benefits:
* One of the biggest benefits of getting an adult dog is that they have a personality that is already established..
* They will require way less time and attention than having a puppy.
* You can match your personality with the adult dog you select.
* Adopting an adult dog from a shelter means that the dog has been spayed or neutered.
* Adult dogs have more self control in a household than a puppy.
* Most adult dogs will prefer being on a schedule. Adapting to your schedule will be easier than putting a puppy on a schedule..
* An adult dog will not need to be taken out as frequently as a puppy.
* Choosing an adult dog is like choosing an old friend or companion
* Believe it or not, adult dogs are easier to train than puppies.
* There are more adult dogs available for adoption than puppies.
* Some adult breeds may be more appropriate for children than others
* Adult dogs can entertain themselves more easily than a puppy.
* Most adult dogs have recieved some training already. This make it much easier to adapt to new surrounding that a puppy.
* An adult dog will create a bond very quickly with its owner.
