It can be very tricky. In my case I got a rescue puppy, 5 months old. Didn't have any shots. And wasn't spayed - and we couldn't due to her state - got to us full of all kinds of parasites and malnourished, not to mention the previous "owner" left the poor thing locked up in a dark garage ALL DAY, plus punishments whenever the dog would poop.
Needless to say, there were issues. Still, we were lucky that family members had pets (all sorts of pets), so we could socialize in a controlled environment.
Now we got a well-adjusted pet (minus some separation anxiety issues we have managed to control, but not eliminate). That is, well-adjusted, provided there's enough exercising :)
Needless to say, there were issues. Still, we were lucky that family members had pets (all sorts of pets), so we could socialize in a controlled environment.
Now we got a well-adjusted pet (minus some separation anxiety issues we have managed to control, but not eliminate). That is, well-adjusted, provided there's enough exercising :)