Adopting an adult Bull Terrier can be just as fun, exciting, and fulfilling as buying a new puppy. Lots of Bull Terriers are looking for homes when
owners cannot keep them anymore, cannot handle all that Bull Terrier energy or quirky-ness or sometimes owners die and there is no one
there to take care of there bull terrier.
Whatever the reason, these dogs need loving homes
to call their own. You may decide an adult or older bullie is right
for your family if:
You don’t have the time or energy for a new
puppy-
You live in an apartment and don’t want a new pup
destroying things-
You work and cannot deal with watching a new
puppy 24/7-
You have a busy schedule-
You simply enjoy an older calmer Bull
Terrier.
Whatever the reason, their are a few things to know before bringing a new bullie into your home.
Its no secret that some Bull Terriers come from
bad situations-though it is more uncommon then one might think due to all the
internet talk of animal abuse. Just because a dog is nervous does not mean it
has been abused, some dogs are naturally nervous and are kept away from people
by owners who don’t understand what it means to properly socialize a dog, making
them nervous in a new environment. Expect it to take time for your new Bullie to
adjust to the new people, sounds, smells, and places to go. This can be very upsetting and scary for them!
Remain calm and try not to baby them too much or they will be expecting it
forever.
A good rescue will most likely of done a
spay/neuter surgery (if the dog came to them intacked) shots, heart worm test, general exam by a
vet.
Rescues do their best to get as much background
info on each dog as possible-but sometimes that can be impossible (like when a
dog is found wandering the streets) Though all good rescues will do a temperament
evaluation on every dog before they offer it up for adoption.
Make sure to disclose all your info they ask
for-if you have cats or kids etc.
don’t lie on an application because its what you
think they want to hear-if you lie such as saying you don’t have kids, yet have
kids at your home frequently, or say you have no other pets when you really have
a cat)
the rescue wants each dog and owner to be happy
with the life long arrangement. And if your household is not a good match for
one Bull Terrier-it is unfair to lie to try to get that one because “he looks so
cute” as you will neither be happy and he will most likely end up right back at
the rescue again. So, be honest as possible.
Adult dogs can be just as much fun as any
puppy!
And it may be a good idea to enroll your new
Bully into an obedience class to help them with manners or training if they are
not fully obedience trained to begin with. Although, the rescue may say
“potty trained”
PLEASE don’t feel upset, discouraged or feel lied to if your new Bullie has an accident (or several) the first few weeks with
you. Work on potty training the second your new Bullie
comes into your home-its a new place, and he or she may feel timid about asking
to be let outside, or may not know where to go to ask to be let out.
treat them like a puppy and gently lead them
to the door before giving them a chance to “ask” try to use the same door to get
them comfortable. Before long, they will pick it up on their own and begin
feeling confident in asking to be let outside.
owners cannot keep them anymore, cannot handle all that Bull Terrier energy or quirky-ness or sometimes owners die and there is no one
there to take care of there bull terrier.
Whatever the reason, these dogs need loving homes
to call their own. You may decide an adult or older bullie is right
for your family if:
You don’t have the time or energy for a new
puppy-
You live in an apartment and don’t want a new pup
destroying things-
You work and cannot deal with watching a new
puppy 24/7-
You have a busy schedule-
You simply enjoy an older calmer Bull
Terrier.
Whatever the reason, their are a few things to know before bringing a new bullie into your home.
Its no secret that some Bull Terriers come from
bad situations-though it is more uncommon then one might think due to all the
internet talk of animal abuse. Just because a dog is nervous does not mean it
has been abused, some dogs are naturally nervous and are kept away from people
by owners who don’t understand what it means to properly socialize a dog, making
them nervous in a new environment. Expect it to take time for your new Bullie to
adjust to the new people, sounds, smells, and places to go. This can be very upsetting and scary for them!
Remain calm and try not to baby them too much or they will be expecting it
forever.
A good rescue will most likely of done a
spay/neuter surgery (if the dog came to them intacked) shots, heart worm test, general exam by a
vet.
Rescues do their best to get as much background
info on each dog as possible-but sometimes that can be impossible (like when a
dog is found wandering the streets) Though all good rescues will do a temperament
evaluation on every dog before they offer it up for adoption.
Make sure to disclose all your info they ask
for-if you have cats or kids etc.
don’t lie on an application because its what you
think they want to hear-if you lie such as saying you don’t have kids, yet have
kids at your home frequently, or say you have no other pets when you really have
a cat)
the rescue wants each dog and owner to be happy
with the life long arrangement. And if your household is not a good match for
one Bull Terrier-it is unfair to lie to try to get that one because “he looks so
cute” as you will neither be happy and he will most likely end up right back at
the rescue again. So, be honest as possible.
Adult dogs can be just as much fun as any
puppy!
And it may be a good idea to enroll your new
Bully into an obedience class to help them with manners or training if they are
not fully obedience trained to begin with. Although, the rescue may say
“potty trained”
PLEASE don’t feel upset, discouraged or feel lied to if your new Bullie has an accident (or several) the first few weeks with
you. Work on potty training the second your new Bullie
comes into your home-its a new place, and he or she may feel timid about asking
to be let outside, or may not know where to go to ask to be let out.
treat them like a puppy and gently lead them
to the door before giving them a chance to “ask” try to use the same door to get
them comfortable. Before long, they will pick it up on their own and begin
feeling confident in asking to be let outside.