Welcoming a rescue
Discussion
I didn't want to post to early as didn't think we would actually be lucky enough to jump through all the hoops. But we got te ok this week from the fosterer and home checker and finally the owner of the foundation to adopt a dog. Her name is Lexy and she is a 2 and a half year Rottie. We have read up a lot on training and the breed and met quite a few, some were up or adoption but just not right for us. By not right for us I mean needed to much training or needed more experienced owners.
We are very excited but wondering from the PH massive, how is best to help we settle? We want her to feel welcome and confident in her new home as quickly as possible. We have bought a bed for her and some toys, matched the food she had before to make the transition a bit easier.
Never done this before so any help would be great.
We are very excited but wondering from the PH massive, how is best to help we settle? We want her to feel welcome and confident in her new home as quickly as possible. We have bought a bed for her and some toys, matched the food she had before to make the transition a bit easier.
Never done this before so any help would be great.
Digga said:
f there are rooms/ areas you want to remain 'out of bounds' best not show her those or it may cause confusion.
Have a water bowl in the place where it is going to stay - dogs always feel happier when they know how/where they can get a drink - and try to have a bed of some sort read too, so they know where they can retire to should they so choose.
A sniff around the garden so they can have a pee/poo if need be and food. Dogs love food - if they know you;re going to feed them, they'll be happy and easier to recal when you then take them out on their first walk, which is when they really get to know where they're staying.
Good luck, be patient, enjoy.
Thank you for that, I actually hadn't thought about those things. We will make sure we put food and water out before we go pick her up. Very excited now!Have a water bowl in the place where it is going to stay - dogs always feel happier when they know how/where they can get a drink - and try to have a bed of some sort read too, so they know where they can retire to should they so choose.
A sniff around the garden so they can have a pee/poo if need be and food. Dogs love food - if they know you;re going to feed them, they'll be happy and easier to recal when you then take them out on their first walk, which is when they really get to know where they're staying.
Good luck, be patient, enjoy.
I would say last night was a success, we did as above and showed Lexy her new home. She prefers the sofas to her bed but that's fine with us. No accidents last night and only whimpered once or twice, I think she got more sleep then me as I was up listening for most the night!
She seems very relaxed and happy here, introduced to the dog walkers and all is well fingers crossed.
She seems very relaxed and happy here, introduced to the dog walkers and all is well fingers crossed.
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