I'm considering adopting a male dog. I've only ever had females pets.

Post date: 2018-04-20 04:25:54

I'm considering adopting a male dog. I've only ever had female pets. What do I need to know?

I lost my beloved fur baby Raina last week. I am the sort of person who needs another pet RIGHT NOW. I have been looking exclusively at female Rottweilers, but a male has become available (search for Taz) that meets pretty much all of my criteria, except for the fact that he has a penis.

So here's what I know about male dogs: they mark furniture and dominance hump. I detest those two things. Do all male dogs mark and hump? What do I need to know about male dogs, and do I even bother, because my clear preference is for a female?

Bonus problem: I have found a few female dogs I would like to adopt, but the rescue organizations that have them are sooooo slow responding. Some haven't even bothered to write me back at all. One went through the trouble of calling my vet and all my references, and got so far as to schedule a home visit, and then....nothing. This incredibly frustrating How do I deal with the waiting and unknowing part?

Bonus bonus problem: Our other dog Thea, has regressed into her very fearful shell without Raina's calm and steady doggy presence to guide her. She is lethargic and avoiding contact. She just eats and goes back to her bed. Any tips on how to pep her up?

I know there are a lot of asks in this question. Apologies for that. I'm not terribly focused at present.

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