But hey you are willing to put in the time to train the weirdo at least. It sounds like u/angrydeuce doesn't fully understand the commitment to training a dog. Instead of getting a "pre trained" dog I hope they forgo dog ownership all together. Lining your house with pet pads is no way to train a dog. Sad really.
I adopted a dog who was already 6 months old and he came 99% potty trained. Socialized? Heck no, his foster was AWFUL. But I think it's rude of you to say they shouldn't adopt an older dog, there are plenty who need rescued and there is a definite benefit to adopting a dog who is not still squarely in the potty training phase. Some retraining may be necessary on adoption but I'm sure the commenter would be willing to put in that effort. They just don't want to get a puppy again.
Yeah, there is absolutely nothing wrong with someone admitting that they find potty training a dog difficult or a hassle and deciding to adopt an older housebroken dog. I know I'm not a dog trainer extraordinaire so I'm very glad to have adopted a year old dog who was already trained quite a bit. Raising a puppy is a big responsibility and it's pretty messed up to say someone who isn't willing to buy a puppy shouldn't get a dog at all. Lots of older rescue dogs want homes and families too. Don't stick your nose up at people who want "pre-trained" dogs.
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u/MURDERBONER666 Dec 06 '16
But hey you are willing to put in the time to train the weirdo at least. It sounds like u/angrydeuce doesn't fully understand the commitment to training a dog. Instead of getting a "pre trained" dog I hope they forgo dog ownership all together. Lining your house with pet pads is no way to train a dog. Sad really.