CAN I GET A SWISSY THAT IS HOUSEBROKEN, WELL-TRAINED, GOOD WITH KIDS, LIKES CATS, AND IS HEALTHY?
Occasionally, rescue does re-home Swissies that fit this profile but the more likely scenario is a dog that either has medical or behavioral issues. Many times the behavioral issues clear up when the dog is placed in another environment, but not always. It also can take several months for a rescue dog to fully adjust to its new home and environment. Most rescues are on their best behavior when first adopted. Once comfortable in their new home they may try to see what they can “get away with.” So it is very important that the adoptive home be aware of changes in behavior and act quickly to correct any unwanted actions. This is why rescue works very hard to place the rescue with the right home environment. We rely heavily on the foster family’s evaluations when considering an adoptive home.
