What Rescue Dog Does Instead of Learning Commands Delights Internet
Summary
A rescue dog has become popular online for preferring to lie on the couch and watch videos rather than learning commands. The dog's story highlights a broader issue of how backyard breeding and the inability to keep purchased pets are affecting shelters. Research suggests that post-adoption training doesn’t significantly reduce the rate of dogs being returned, although it can address behavioral issues.Key Facts
- The rescue dog prefers lounging on the couch and watching videos over learning commands.
- A video of the dog on TikTok received 88,000 views and over 24,000 likes.
- The dog ended up in a shelter because it was not considered big enough for breeding.
- Backyard breeding and puppy mills are contributing to the high number of dogs in shelters.
- Some shelters take in dogs from owners who can no longer keep expensive puppies or from discarded unsold puppies.
- A study found that post-adoption training does not significantly affect return rates of dogs.
- Trained dogs are often returned for owner-related reasons, while untrained dogs are returned due to behavior problems.
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