If your dog suddenly becomes afraid of walking it is not good to let the dog have its way. Less exercise will do the dog greater damage. If you would take him for walks, rebuild his comfort level by taking him outside for short walks. Places less frequented by other animals and people are better choices. The rest just give them temporary foster homes. Puppies are also not advisable for adoption because they are too young to show their true temperament, behaviors, and features. You also can't approximate how much training, grooming, and medical attention the dog will likely need. On top of these, most puppies in animal shelters have had rough beginnings. All it takes is patience and how ready you are because bringing home a new dog to the house will take responsibility. The hardest part is just until the puppy gets used to the routine. Until then, everything hangs on your commitment to raising a housebroken dog. Likewise, feed the dog on a regular schedule. The dog is appreciative, patient with its owners, loyal and protective. Because of these, even the sternest of dog owner's fall into the trap of pampering the dog sometimes unmindful of the effect of the temporary indulgence. Who would not? It is so difficult to refuse a dog giving you dog eyes when you are sitting at your table begging for man food. Because adult dogs' behavior are already 'fixed' to make them suitable for domestic environments. Adult dogs are trained Most adult dogs in shelters are trained. They are housebroken and potty trained. Although there is always the possibility of bad behavior due to the history of ownership the dogs have. Larger dogs often occupy and have the alpha male attitude and will bully any new pet that is added to their group. When decided to adding a new puppy, be sure to watch out that this does not happen. - Do not adopt a new dog without the agreement of all members of the family. There are different dog breeds with different attitudes and temperaments.