A dingo is a breed of dog originally native to the Middle East and southeastern Asia that was introduced to the shores of Australia approximately 4,000 years ago. However, the dingo has never been fully domesticated as a pet. Today, there is an emerging interest in not only preserving the dingo breed, but also in working to own a dingo as a household pet. If this appeals to you, learn more about the breed and own a pet dingo. Read on.
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Find out Own a Pet Dingo
1. Contact your local authorities to see if there are any restrictions in place that will not allow you to own a dingo as a pet in your area. Some parts of Australia outlaw owning a dingo altogether, while others require that you obtain a permit from the Department of Sustainability and Environment.
2. Understand that a dingo is unlike any domestic dog you may have had previous experience with. While they are rarely aggressive, dingoes are not easy to obedience train. In fact, an untrained adult dingo does not generally make a suitable pet, especially if there are children in the household. This is due to the fact that the dingo has been largely isolated from humans as a matter of survival.
3. Appreciate the unusual traits that a dingo has to offer as a pet, once tamed. Dingoes do not bark (although they do "sing"), they are virtually odor-free and extremely agile. In fact, dingoes are accomplished tree climbers.
4. Know that your best chance of being able to successfully own a pet dingo is by obtaining a pup less than 10 weeks of age. The normal breeding season for dingoes is in the May-June timeframe.
5. Contact the Dingo Care Network in Victoria, Australia to inquire obtain a dingo puppy from a local breeder. The organization is dedicated to the preservation and education about the breed and has an open membership. They will also provide you with resources, information and support on own a pet dingo responsibly (see Resources below).
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