If you wonder how to rescue a dog, we have tips for you! Sadly, millions of dogs live in animal shelters across the nation. So when you are ready to add a new member to the family, animal shelters are a great place to find a wonderful companion. You don't have to go to a breeder to get a good dog. Of course, there is nothing wrong with purpose-breeding. It is essential to maintain dog breed and health standards. There are good reasons to get purpose-bred puppies as working dogs, hunting dogs, service dogs, sport dogs, etc. However, shelters and rescues overflow with amazing dogs of all breeds, temperaments, and drives. So, when you're looking for a great pet, please consider rescuing. Visit the Podcast Episode Page to watch the video version, see additional content, and access a list of the episode references. Buy Ralf's book If Your Dog Could Talk - Understand Your Dog Like Never Before (5th Edition) on Amazon.