The article discusses the challenges of dog ownership, specifically focusing on a dog named Carter adopted from a shelter. Initially, Carter exhibited aggressive behavior due to past trauma, leading to frustration and embarrassment for his owners. However, the family chose to embrace the responsibility of training Carter instead of returning him. With research on dog breeds and professional training, they learned how to manage his behavior, emphasizing the importance of commitment and understanding when adopting rescue animals.
"Carter arrived at our house confused, scared, and likely traumatized from past life events. This made him quick to freak out. He bit me, he bit my wife."
"We leafed through illustrated dog guides during reading time, to sort out what mix of breeds Carter consisted of and what the general characteristics of those breeds were."
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