12/15/2024
For all new foster or adoptions tips. Please follow the 3 3 3 rule. Please see our Training page for more training articles and videos. The more we learn, the easier the transition to help guide the new puppy or dog. Give all new dogs time to adjust. Put yourself in their place. 🥰 Learn how to greet new dogs. Offer treat and let the dog come to you vs grabbing/leaning over or hugging/kissing. Hugging is not natural to dogs. It's a learn behavior once they trust you. Guide new dog on leash in home and yard on first day so they know you are their coach. Depending on the dog, some are more confident then others, but to all, it's a strange place and they need guidance to learn new routine and feel safe with new people. No free feeding. Feed meals and pick up bowl. Use reward treats and positive calm voice. The dog has to learn to listen to tone and sound of words. Play calming music. Many on Youtube now. It helps to relax the dog or puppy. We have been doing this for over 33 years with very experienced top trainers guidance, and are constantly taking in new dogs/pups weekly. We always go thru these basic training procedures to help the dog and foster home learn to coach/train the new dog.
Tip for common GI stress: Keep can pumpkin at home in case of stress or food change for GI stress. Let the dog's tummy rest for a few hours (or fast to clear GI) and no kibble or treats. Mix 50/50 with bland food (turkey or chicken). A little rice. Many of us also keep freeze dried pumpkin in case of need. See our website for Care page with more articles.
If you think about it. Most people will not go to a movie by themselves. Very few people are confident to do that and be with a bunch of strangers. Now don't expect a new puppy or dog to feel comfortable right away in a strange place with strangers. Give them time to decompress and feel safe with guidance. 🥰
https://www.furryfriendsrescue.org/dog_training
How Not to Greet a Dog: A Guide to Safe and Respectful Canine Interactions.
https://furryfriendsrescueblog.org/2024/12/16/how-not-to-greet-a-dog/
