Why People Don t Usually Adopt Senior Dogs There are many misconceptions around adopting old dogs. On top of not having plenty of time to stay with the adoptive family, old dogs are considered financial burdens because they require plenty of medical attention. But what dog doesn t? Older dogs are more susceptible to developing diseases, yes, but being playful and young does not guarantee perfect health. If the dog is not yet trained, do not allow the dog to sit on the furniture or sleep in the bed with people. When limits are not set and the dog is allowed to do as it wants, the dog will attempt to dominate. This is an old pattern of dog behavior that is carried over since the dogs were still in the wild. Be prepared to do plenty of obedience training to curb their small dog aggressiveness. Mid-size dogs, on the other hand, are ideal for most kinds of keepers from children, adult to old people. As middle range dogs, they tend to get along with all sorts of training, environment, and people. Although, these benefits do not apply to all mid-sized dogs. Temperament If you are the kind of person who likes peace and quiet around the house, find dogs that are peaceful and quiet by nature. Likewise, if you are the type that loves the outdoors and is athletic, find a dog that has the stamina to keep up and do not get easily distracted. Active and athletic dog types would need their daily requirement of hard running and long walks. Basically, positive reinforcement is rewarding a dog whether by food, by a hug and embrace, and by play. On the other hand, negative reinforcement is an older technique that basically uses punishment based on the idea that the dog will remember better what it is not supposed to do when it will be potentially be harmed as a result. Love All dogs love, but some dogs have the tendency to display their affection better than others do. Gregariousness There are dogs that are extra sociable that they are best suited for walks outside of the house. Friendly Dogs in general are friendly except sometimes with other dogs. There are dog breeds however that are more patient and do not get easily threatened by other dogs making them ideal for walks, hunting and the outdoors.