Dog lovers like you surely hope to rescue and adopt a poor stray dog. Saving such a life is surely extraordinary. However, stray dogs are usually adults, and if the dog already has some bad habits, it will require the owner's patient guidance. So what preparations and precautions are needed when adopting a stray dog? Let me tell you.

Stray dogs need more of our care

　　1. Psychological Preparation for Adopting a Stray Dog
　　1. Patience to correct their bad habits
　　Stray dogs are usually adults. If they already have good toileting and living habits, adopters will need great patience in daily care. But if the dog already has some bad habits, a certain level of knowledge and patience is needed to help the dog establish regular good living habits.
　　2. Beware of stray dogs that may actively attack humans
　　Stray dogs are different from pets raised in normal homes; they may have been abandoned by owners, starved, chased away, attacked by family dogs, or fought with other strays. For self-protection, they may be very wary of humans or other dogs, and some stray dogs may even actively attack people.
　　3. Pay attention to the psychological problems of stray dogs
　　Some stray dogs do not attack humans or dogs but have severe psychological issues, are extremely timid, avoid human touch, and do not play with other dogs. These dogs have fragile spirits and need your care and love.
　　4. Be responsible for the dog
　　Some people adopt stray dogs on a whim but have insufficient financial means or family disapproval, leading to many problems after adoption. Dogs are living beings, and once adopted you must be responsible for them. Students usually find it hard to persevere.

It is essential to have necessary health checks for adopting stray dogs

　　2. Essential Examinations for Stray Dogs
　　1. Canine distemper test: Canine distemper is fatal and highly contagious. If you have other dogs at home, this test is a must because it concerns the life or death of other dogs in the house.
　　2. Blood test: Blood is drawn from the dog's hind leg. Some dogs may not cooperate and bite. This requires special caution because stray dogs are more likely to carry rabies. Avoid contact if rabies is suspected.
　　3. Fecal test: Testing the feces of newly found stray dogs is necessary since they eat anything and may have parasites. Canine parvovirus, a deadly disease to dogs, is also detected by fecal testing.
　　4. Skin examination: Stray dogs often have skin diseases and fleas. For highly contagious scabies, it is important to isolate newly found strays. Although scabies do not spread to humans, they can infect other small animals at home.

Only by treating dogs properly can we eliminate the anxiety they feel when homeless

　3. Essential Knowledge When Bringing a Stray Dog Home
　　1. Relieve anxiety
　　Dogs feel easily scared and lonely in a new and unfamiliar environment. Puppies tend to bark a lot because that is their nature. At this time, you must not be impatient or scold them. Reduce their fear.
　　2. Pay attention to diet
　　Once anxiety has been relieved, dogs will start eating heartily. Though adapting to a new environment, overeating is a big test for the stomach of stray puppies. Therefore, do not overfeed and gradually help the dog return to a normal diet.
　　3. Bathe the dog
　　Stray dogs may be very dirty and smell bad. You can first wipe them with a wet towel or sprinkle some talcum powder on their fur to reduce odor. Wait until the dog adapts to the new environment before bathing.