Second Chance Boxer Rescue

Adoption Process and Application

(USED THIS INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
FOR ALL DOGS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITES)
Updated 6/1/10
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IS A BOXER RIGHT FOR YOU?
Please read this and the next pages before completing an application
    Just about everyone involved with SCBR is a boxer owner or lover. Because of this, we want to be sure that applicants are sure that they are right for a boxer. Therefore, please ask yourself if you are right for not only a boxer, but a rescued boxer.
WHAT A RESCUED BOXER IS NOT...
~ A Rescued Boxer rarely has perfect temperaments or manners.

~ A Rescued Boxer is not an inexpensive gift for yourself or someone else. There are many expenses to consider, including adoption fees, veterinary care, as well as the ongoing care of the dog (obedience training, feeding, health care, heartworm and flea and tick control, etc.).

~ A Rescued Boxer is not an animal that you can expect to walk in your home and immediately get along with all your family or pets, or to know your routine and act like it has lived with you all its life.

~ A Rescued Boxer frequently may have behaviors that include separation anxiety, abandonment issues (if they were "disposed of" by their former owners), destructive behaviors, lack of socialization, or lack of obedience training. They usually require large amounts of attention, love, and patience to help them adjust to their new home and family.

~ A Rescued Boxer is not a disposable pet. We look to match the most suitable home to the most appropriate dog. We consider your home, work hours, family members, yard size, activity level, and previous Boxer experience when matching you up with a dog. We also consider the dog's temperament, experience with children, cats and other dogs when matching them up to a family. As a result, we have an extremely low return rate and try to ensure that the Rescued Boxer that goes to your home will not just be a pet but a family member, forever.
I want to keep going!
SCBR requires that EVERY boxer adopted from us under 7 years old be taken for obedience training outside the home regardless of how many other dogs the adopted family may have trained in their past with other dogs.
     SCBR firmly believes that each rescued boxer is always in need of training with the new owner for the purpose of bonding and adapting to the NEW house rules and a communication system that allows the dog to be successful in their NEW home. Many types of training exist, but they are not all created equally. We encourage you to find a professional trainer who has gone through a professional course to instruct obedience. In addition, we recommend finding one who teaches positive methods, uses treats for motivation and who has experience using Gentle Leader, a clicker or other training devices always going for the less restrictive first. Simply they work without having to use choke, pinch (prong) or shock collars types and no heavy yanking on a leash to get your dog to respond. This method works well on all breeds and boxers also respond favorably. Through patience, practice and praise a dog learns.

SCBR requires proof of registration* within the first month of adoption (EX adopt date January 15th and proof of registration is due before February 15th) with public or group obedience training classes to begin soon. * Does NOT mean training must be completed in 1st month. Upon completion of obedience training SCBR will also need proof of completion - a photocopy of the actual (hard copy) certificate to be submitted to SCBR to be put in dogs permanent file.

Use it or lose it applies to obedience training! It’s a daily way of life for you to be in control of your boxer. It is known that everyone benefits by completing the obedience requirement. It’s both motivational and compassionate to owner a well behaved boxer, a must in today’s world. The real facts are dim that only 1 out of every 5 dogs receives obedience training outside of the home and we as a rescue already know that 99% of those boxers rescued have NEVER had this training.  he first day you bring your adopted boxer home, you promise to start training or your boxer will start training you to situation or behaviors you may NOT like. Through training, you will build trust, a quality relationship with your rescued boxer and you will gain a faithful and lovable companion. If you are NOT committed to completing this requirement go no further. STOP, WE WILL NOT adopt to you.
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