Rescuing a stray dog from dogs trust

Rescuing a stray dog from dogs trust

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sumo69

2,164 posts

219 months

Thursday 4th June 2015
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We have decided to take a 2nd Saluki Lurcher on a 2 week trial from this Sunday coming - he is 2 and has very little training but does has a few scars and is mega-gentle with kids which points to a traveller (coursing) upbringing.

Hopefully my 11 year old Suki won't be put out as otherwise he may have to go back. they have met twice and no aggression but will have to see if that changes when he's at the house but will obviously keep her ahead of him in the pecking order when feeding, going through doors etc.

Any other tips?

David

moorx

3,480 posts

113 months

Thursday 4th June 2015
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sumo69 said:
We have decided to take a 2nd Saluki Lurcher on a 2 week trial from this Sunday coming - he is 2 and has very little training but does has a few scars and is mega-gentle with kids which points to a traveller (coursing) upbringing.

Hopefully my 11 year old Suki won't be put out as otherwise he may have to go back. they have met twice and no aggression but will have to see if that changes when he's at the house but will obviously keep her ahead of him in the pecking order when feeding, going through doors etc.

Any other tips?

David
Oooh good luck - I love Salukis. I've only owned one Saluki/Greyhound x but he was a real character smile

I've always taken new dogs out for a walk with current ones (in neutral territory ideally, but that's not always possible) before taking them back to the house. I used to let them mooch around the garden together first then go into the house. Remove any possible causes of arguments (toys, food bowls, treats) until you are satisfied that they're okay together. Personally, I've never bothered with the 'pecking order' thing in terms of feeding/doors. Just make sure that the current dog doesn't feel 'pushed out' by giving the new one lots of attention. Sometimes a new dog is best left alone for a while anyway to get used to their new surroundings.

Sorry if I'm telling you things you already know wink

LordHaveMurci

12,034 posts

168 months

Friday 5th June 2015
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moorx said:
Oooh good luck - I love Salukis. I've only owned one Saluki/Greyhound x but he was a real character smile

I've always taken new dogs out for a walk with current ones (in neutral territory ideally, but that's not always possible) before taking them back to the house. I used to let them mooch around the garden together first then go into the house. Remove any possible causes of arguments (toys, food bowls, treats) until you are satisfied that they're okay together. Personally, I've never bothered with the 'pecking order' thing in terms of feeding/doors. Just make sure that the current dog doesn't feel 'pushed out' by giving the new one lots of attention. Sometimes a new dog is best left alone for a while anyway to get used to their new surroundings.

Sorry if I'm telling you things you already know wink
Having introduced a rescue dog into our home recently with two existing dogs I can agree completely with this, we had a few issues until we took away all toys etc, now they are (nearly!) good friends already.

Muzzer79

9,806 posts

186 months

Friday 5th June 2015
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My in-laws always have rescue dogs.

The current two are brilliant. Clearly mis-treated at some point when they were pups, as they can be very nervous and have some weird hang-ups about certain things but part of that could just be their personality.

They don't like to be alone and took some training to be house-suitable but it was worth it.

Another family member has had mixed success. Their current Yorkshire terrier is great but previously they had a scottie that was an evil little so-and-so.
I'm a dog lover through and through and have met very few dogs which I don't like but this little guy was not pleasant in nature - he would bite his owner, visitors, etc. Not his fault I don't think - again, it's down their treatment as puppies - but something to be aware of.

Best thing to do is spend as much time as possible with them before you have to commit.

johnxjsc1985

15,948 posts

163 months

Tuesday 9th June 2015
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We have now had 6 rescue Dogs 3 of them with some real issues . We provided them with a calm enviroment and consistency in everything and they have been just wonderful. There are always issues with Dogs as they all have personalities but rescuing a dog is such a great thing to do.

robbocop33

1,184 posts

106 months

Tuesday 9th June 2015
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We got Bowie from Dogs trust,very thorough questions asked and a 150 mile round journey was carried out by them to vet our home!!Our only regret is not getting a dog that stays the right way up half the time!Never known a dog to lie on its back so much,even headstands sometimes on the sofa and we rush over so she doesnt hurt her neck!

elephantstone

2,176 posts

156 months

Tuesday 9th June 2015
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robbocop33 said:
We got Bowie from Dogs trust,very thorough questions asked and a 150 mile round journey was carried out by them to vet our home!!Our only regret is not getting a dog that stays the right way up half the time!Never known a dog to lie on its back so much,even headstands sometimes on the sofa and we rush over so she doesnt hurt her neck!
As i was reading about dog sleeping positions the other day i can tell you that means she is very relaxed as she is in her most vulnerable position... I sometimes wonder if mine are actually comfy or wether they have enough brain cells to realise they are not silly

Frrair

1,365 posts

133 months

Tuesday 9th June 2015
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We got our dog from here.

Bob has been great, he is a sort of mixed race Corgi thing ace with the kids and all their friends.

Had him nearly 2 years now and he is great, very affectionate, hardly barks and is friendly with everyone (unless you happen to be a squirrel, most unlikely to be on PH!).

I believe he was a stray from Ireland.

He loves going in cars and even more so vans so I reckon he just got lost and never traced

We all love him as a member of the family.

sumo69

2,164 posts

219 months

Wednesday 10th June 2015
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So Finn came home yesterday afternoon for his 2 week foster/trial period and has settled in a treat - even slept with no interruptions last night.

He also sleeps upside down a lot - have to laugh when the dreaming starts as it looks like he is cycling as he imagines chasing all those squirrels!

I spent some time doing recall work in a secure area and progress was good - the fact that he is even more food orientated than Suki helps. He was also introduced to a couple of dogs whilst on lead, and he was very polite and calm with both which was good news.

David






Hooli

32,278 posts

199 months

Wednesday 10th June 2015
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My last rescue dog was a JRT I found on the side of the road, he was one of the best dogs I've ever had.

Talking of stories rescue places tell, my parent's got a Yorkie cross who was 'very scared of men'. Yeah ok, that'll be why less than two weeks later it took under 30mins from it meeting me to be fast asleep inside my fleece & just her head poking out over the zip.

Petrol Only

1,592 posts

174 months

Wednesday 10th June 2015
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I have had Seb 18 months now collie x. All we know is he was from Ireland.

Absolutely LOVES people. Fine with dogs when gets to know them. Honestly the lad just moved right in and settled down straight away. Could not imagine life without him now. Dogs trust were very supportive all the way through especially with his healthy issues to start with.

johnxjsc1985

15,948 posts

163 months

Thursday 25th June 2015
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As humans we are capable of terrible things.
We are also capable of doing incredible stuff. Rescuing a Dog from a terrible life is just so rewarding and the bond that develops is just so incredibly innocent and true.
Of all the things I have done in my life rescuing 6 dogs now is by far the best thing I have ever done.
They always seem to understand the deal , Life has been stty but i trust you to do the right thing by me.

Blayney

2,948 posts

185 months

Monday 29th June 2015
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Our dog was a rescued stray. It was heartbreaking to see him in the kennel the first time. Only dog not barking. Came over quietly and rested his back against the cage for us to stroke him. That was all it took for us to take him home and give him the life he deserved for the next 15 years.

His 6 months on the mean streets of Rhondda meant he was an excellent scavenger who never turned a meal down and a bit of an escape artist. It also made him extremely tough and hardy. Only once he ever had to protect us from two bulldogs and he sent them both scarpering (not that I condone such behaviour). Other than that he was excellently behaved around other dogs, especially with so little training.

As has been said by others he was a seriously loving dog I think because we gave him a second chance.

Putting him down last year was the hardest thing I've ever had to do but he'd finally had enough and didnt want to stand and his kidneys were going.

I would do it all over again though.

sumo69

2,164 posts

219 months

Tuesday 30th June 2015
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sumo69 said:
So Finn came home yesterday afternoon for his 2 week foster/trial period and has settled in a treat - even slept with no interruptions last night.

He also sleeps upside down a lot - have to laugh when the dreaming starts as it looks like he is cycling as he imagines chasing all those squirrels!

I spent some time doing recall work in a secure area and progress was good - the fact that he is even more food orientated than Suki helps. He was also introduced to a couple of dogs whilst on lead, and he was very polite and calm with both which was good news.

David
sumo69 said:
Coming back to this, we are keeping him.

He has been incredibly well behaved and I have managed to do all his basic training in the 2 and a bit weeks he has been with us - even sitting and waiting for his meal which seeing him eat you wouldn't think possible.

Off lead at the park for the first time at the weekend and thankfully he enjoyed his new freedom whilst never straying too far and came back pretty well given it was his first adventures. Unusually for a sight hound he is friendly even with the small fluffy handbag dogs, even though they may not like the attention!!

David