BEFORE You Bring Home Your Shelter Dog:
Deciding to adopt a pet is a significant commitment. It can be an exciting time filled with worries, anxieties, and questions! Consider a few of these tips before you bring home your new pup:
Gotcha Day!
You’ve found the perfect addition to your family and the day you’ve waited for! Your dog's first day in their new forever home! It seems you’ve been prepping for so long.
On day one, take your dog for a tour of his new home and yard, and introduce them to their “safe space.” Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian for an initial meet and greet and health check as soon as possible.
In all of the excitement, it may be tempting to introduce them to everyone, but as hard as it may be, hold off.
It has been said, “Shelter pets need to be protected, not tested.”
Give your new pet time to acclimate to his new life, family, surroundings, and other pets in the home before any big outings or introducing them to large crowds. This is the best time for you to get to know each other and establish a solid and loving bond. You can help them further by providing consistency. Be consistent with feeding times, walks, potty breaks, training, and bedtime. This will help your pet feel safe, secure, and loved.
Remember, this loving creature has been living in a shelter, possibly bounced around from home to home, and is likely feeling a little stressed, overwhelmed, and uncertain. Set everyone up for success and have realistic expectations. Love alone is not enough, but with time, consistency, positive reinforcement, patience, and understanding, you’re on your way to changing lives and sharing an unbreakable bond with this unique animal.
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