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This
information can be applied to any dog of
any breed at any age.
Too many
adult dogs are lost within the first 48
hours of leaving their previous homes.
Some will say accidents happen, yes they
do, and they WILL happen if you leave
room for them to happen….Meaning you
should understand that as soon as these
dogs leave the care of their previous
owner they will become scared. This
doesn’t mean they haven’t been raised
right. This means that you are not their
person and this new place is not their
home. If you give them the opportunity
to escape they will absolutely take it
and they will NOT come to anyone they do
not know.
Dogs can
slip out of flat collars, harnesses and
bite you out of fear to escape. The
safest place for them is in a crate
inside your vehicle. If they might need
a potty break, it should only happen
inside a securely fenced area. If they
have an accident in their crate during
transport, it’s a lot easier to clean up
rather than trying to catch a scared dog
on the run. If that dog is killed, you
will look back and that pile of poop in
the crate will not seem like such a big
deal.
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Don't
take the dog out of the crate during
transport unless absolutely
necessary.
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Don’t
try to walk the dog outside of a
location that’s not securely fenced,
just move them to and from in the
crate.
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Don’t
let the dog off lead at your home if
you do not have a fenced yard.
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Don’t
let the dog roam free in the home if
the front door (leading to an
unfenced yard) will be used
frequently (this is a big concern
with homes that have children
running in and out)
The 3-3-3
Rule:
3 Days:
In
the first 3 days after your new dog
comes home, he is likely to feel
overwhelmed with all the changes and
may be scared. He might not want to
eat or drink and may just curl up in
his crate or hide somewhere and that
is okay. Patience and setting them
up for success is vital during this
time period. Be sure to give them
time & space to get comfortable and
more familiar with their
surroundings and routine.
It is
important not to ask much out of
them during this time, bonding will
come so you shouldn’t try to force
it. Things like calling their name
over and over or trying to lure them
to you with food/treats is a big
DON’T. A better approach is to
ignore them and let them come to you
when they are ready.
3
Weeks:
After
about 3 weeks, your dog will start to
settle into his new home. He will feel
more comfortable and start to figure out
his new environment. He will get into a
routine (don’t forget, you need to help
with that!), and start to show you his
true personality. Of course, that can
have drawbacks and if your dog has any
behavioral concerns, they will tend to
manifest around this time. At the 3-week
mark, it is a good time to invest in
some training, teaching tricks,
obedience etc. This will get his mind
working and will begin to create a bond
between you and him in a healthy
setting.
3 Months:
After 3
months, your dog should be settled into
their routine and feel completely
comfortable in his or her new home. They
should be developing trust in you and
gaining a sense of security with their
new family. And don’t forget brushing up
and continuing to work on new tricks or
skills is always a good way to continue
to build your bond and keep them
mentally stimulated.
Bringing
an adult dog into your home can be very
rewarding and the right move for those
that just want to skip the puppy stage.
However, it is a night and day
difference between bringing home an
adult vs a puppy….so you’ll need to
weigh the pros and cons. Then be honest
with yourself about your own
capabilities. Both require time and
patience. But with an adult you must be
diligent and keep them safely secured
until they accept you as their new
family. Well even after, but with time,
you can trust them with more freedom.
For
breeders rehoming adults, I recommend
placing a tracking collar on the dog
that stays on for the first month
minimum. For me, going forward the
purchase of a tracking collar will be
factored into the purchase price of the
dog. A copy of this information will be
sent prior to any agreement taking
place.
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copied/edited from another breeder**
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