I will likely be working 8 hour shifts and I think an adult would be better suited to my lifestyle right off the bat. But what if the adult has potty training issues? The adults are pretty fast learners, correct? And any issues in that respect would be brought to my attention by the rescuer anyway, right?Please do lots and lots of reading about DA in pit bulls. We just recently adopted a dog that may (or may not) have APBT in her so I've done lots of research lately. From what I've read, DA in APBTs can be managed but not "fixed." It generally shows up by the age of two, but like someone else said, it can show up at any time.
We adopted our first dog "sight unseen" and like you, we were worried about never having met him before he flew out to us but it has worked out GREAT. Just make sure you have lots of email or phone conversations with the foster parent. Ask lots of questions. And be forthright about your lifestyle. By doing this, you'll both be able to decide if it's a right match. Because you're right...they do have the best interest of the dog at heart and they do not want to uproot a dog only to have him come back to rescue because it wasn't a fit.
Good luck! And thank you for putting time, effort and thought into the right dog for you!
We adopted our first dog "sight unseen" and like you, we were worried about never having met him before he flew out to us but it has worked out GREAT. Just make sure you have lots of email or phone conversations with the foster parent. Ask lots of questions. And be forthright about your lifestyle. By doing this, you'll both be able to decide if it's a right match. Because you're right...they do have the best interest of the dog at heart and they do not want to uproot a dog only to have him come back to rescue because it wasn't a fit.
Good luck! And thank you for putting time, effort and thought into the right dog for you!
