Bailey (27lbs of squeeeee!) has been adopted twice and returned twice. Both adopters had a similar experience and we kinda understand why....

Bailey is a bully - in breed and behavior. Those who own these breed of dogs know they are jerks. Bulldog owners understand that their snuffling, snorting, pig noises & gassy ways errupt into stupid, super sized zoomie filled play bouts that require a "timeout".

Introductions of new dogs in homes should always be slow. What do we mean by "slow"? *Zero freedom!* Leash. By your side. Crates are GREAT. Always supervise - always. We tell all adopters this....but not all listen and we do get it;

But....."The dog-dog interaction went great at the shelter." "The dog rode great in the car." "I've owned dogs all my life...."

We understand the excitement of getting a new dog especially a cute "desirable" breed.

But... Your new dog does not understand the excitement. Your new dog does not know you. Your new dog was living in an environment governed by routine and filled with noise 75% of the day. Too much, too soon will end badly.

And....Your existing dog is now at home and not in the neutral territory of the shelter. It's ALL new territory for the newly adopted dog that they have not smelled, seen or marked. It's disruption in routine for the resident pet(s). Who is this stranger? Why don't they like the quiet of the night?

For more information about this animal, call:
Antioch Animal Services at (925) 779-6989