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New - considering rescue / rehomed dog
Hi there
Firstly, is there a difference between rescue and rehoming/rehousing? We're trying to get a Newfoundland puppy from a reputable breeder, but if that's not going to be possible in the next few months we're considering a rehomed one instead. We currently have an 11yo speyed female lab cross who is very good-natured but has been known to be a little jealous of other dogs getting too close to us when we're sitting down, but she's fine with those she knows like my brother's dog and her litter-mate, who is my mother's dog. I'm trying to find out what are the pros and cons of getting a rehomed dog, particularly a Newfoundland, especially since this would be our first Newfie (we've done a lot of reading and asking those who have them about the breed, I guess my main concern is, is a rehomed dog the best choice as the first one of a particular breed). I know any behavioural or health problems would very much depend on what situation the dog has come from. Are there any 'red flags' that we should really watch out for? How do you best integrate a second adult dog into a household with an existing dog? Any pointers to resources or FAQs would also be appreciated. thanks Rachel (New Zealand) |
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If at all possible, arrange for your existing dog to meet the potential
newcomer on neutral ground. A bad idea is to bring the new dog into the house where the old dog is. All dogs are territorial. Some are a lot more territorial than others. Don't worry about the rehoming/rescue issue, it is just semantics. If you can provide a loving home for an otherwise unwanted dog you are doing something good. There is a good book "Second Hand Dog" that I recommend you get, it will answer all of your questions and a lot you didn't think of. Good luck, chuck petterson rescue bus driver "Supergoof" wrote in message news:1067563680.572770@muldoon... Hi there Firstly, is there a difference between rescue and rehoming/rehousing? We're trying to get a Newfoundland puppy from a reputable breeder, but if that's not going to be possible in the next few months we're considering a rehomed one instead. We currently have an 11yo speyed female lab cross who is very good-natured but has been known to be a little jealous of other dogs getting too close to us when we're sitting down, but she's fine with those she knows like my brother's dog and her litter-mate, who is my mother's dog. I'm trying to find out what are the pros and cons of getting a rehomed dog, particularly a Newfoundland, especially since this would be our first Newfie (we've done a lot of reading and asking those who have them about the breed, I guess my main concern is, is a rehomed dog the best choice as the first one of a particular breed). I know any behavioural or health problems would very much depend on what situation the dog has come from. Are there any 'red flags' that we should really watch out for? How do you best integrate a second adult dog into a household with an existing dog? Any pointers to resources or FAQs would also be appreciated. thanks Rachel (New Zealand) |
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If at all possible, arrange for your existing dog to meet the potential
newcomer on neutral ground. A bad idea is to bring the new dog into the house where the old dog is. All dogs are territorial. Some are a lot more territorial than others. Don't worry about the rehoming/rescue issue, it is just semantics. If you can provide a loving home for an otherwise unwanted dog you are doing something good. There is a good book "Second Hand Dog" that I recommend you get, it will answer all of your questions and a lot you didn't think of. Good luck, chuck petterson rescue bus driver "Supergoof" wrote in message news:1067563680.572770@muldoon... Hi there Firstly, is there a difference between rescue and rehoming/rehousing? We're trying to get a Newfoundland puppy from a reputable breeder, but if that's not going to be possible in the next few months we're considering a rehomed one instead. We currently have an 11yo speyed female lab cross who is very good-natured but has been known to be a little jealous of other dogs getting too close to us when we're sitting down, but she's fine with those she knows like my brother's dog and her litter-mate, who is my mother's dog. I'm trying to find out what are the pros and cons of getting a rehomed dog, particularly a Newfoundland, especially since this would be our first Newfie (we've done a lot of reading and asking those who have them about the breed, I guess my main concern is, is a rehomed dog the best choice as the first one of a particular breed). I know any behavioural or health problems would very much depend on what situation the dog has come from. Are there any 'red flags' that we should really watch out for? How do you best integrate a second adult dog into a household with an existing dog? Any pointers to resources or FAQs would also be appreciated. thanks Rachel (New Zealand) |
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If at all possible, arrange for your existing dog to meet the potential
newcomer on neutral ground. A bad idea is to bring the new dog into the house where the old dog is. All dogs are territorial. Some are a lot more territorial than others. Don't worry about the rehoming/rescue issue, it is just semantics. If you can provide a loving home for an otherwise unwanted dog you are doing something good. There is a good book "Second Hand Dog" that I recommend you get, it will answer all of your questions and a lot you didn't think of. Good luck, chuck petterson rescue bus driver "Supergoof" wrote in message news:1067563680.572770@muldoon... Hi there Firstly, is there a difference between rescue and rehoming/rehousing? We're trying to get a Newfoundland puppy from a reputable breeder, but if that's not going to be possible in the next few months we're considering a rehomed one instead. We currently have an 11yo speyed female lab cross who is very good-natured but has been known to be a little jealous of other dogs getting too close to us when we're sitting down, but she's fine with those she knows like my brother's dog and her litter-mate, who is my mother's dog. I'm trying to find out what are the pros and cons of getting a rehomed dog, particularly a Newfoundland, especially since this would be our first Newfie (we've done a lot of reading and asking those who have them about the breed, I guess my main concern is, is a rehomed dog the best choice as the first one of a particular breed). I know any behavioural or health problems would very much depend on what situation the dog has come from. Are there any 'red flags' that we should really watch out for? How do you best integrate a second adult dog into a household with an existing dog? Any pointers to resources or FAQs would also be appreciated. thanks Rachel (New Zealand) |
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not my real hairline wrote: Good advice, Chuck. Just going to elaborate on a few things. If at all possible, arrange for your existing dog to meet the potential newcomer on neutral ground. Absolutely. If possible, it would be some place pleasant where there are enough distractions that they won't focus entirely on each other. I'm thinking some place like a park with a nice hiking trail. Also make sure to keep the leashes loose and your body language as relaxed and positive as you can. A bad idea is to bring the new dog into the house where the old dog is. All dogs are territorial. Some are a lot more territorial than others. My own dog is VERY status conscious. Yet he is highly tolerant of other dogs on his premises, and I can actually introduce him to a vast majority of the dogs (large, unneutered males being the exception) by bringing them into our home. He's just happy to have doggie company and if there are going to be heirarchy related issues, they don't pop until later. There is a good book "Second Hand Dog" that I recommend you get, it will answer all of your questions and a lot you didn't think of. Yup. Other books I found on Amazon (but have not read personally) that might be useful: Adopt the Perfect Dog: A Practical Guide to Choosing and Training an Adult Dog by Gwen Bailey The Adoption Option: Choosing and Raising the Shelter Dog for You by Eliza Rubenstein, Shari Kalina Second Start: Creative Rehoming for Dogs by Jacqueline F. O'Neil Save That Dog: Everything You Need to Know About Adopting a Purebred Rescue Dog by Liz Palika Good luck, Suja |
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not my real hairline wrote: Good advice, Chuck. Just going to elaborate on a few things. If at all possible, arrange for your existing dog to meet the potential newcomer on neutral ground. Absolutely. If possible, it would be some place pleasant where there are enough distractions that they won't focus entirely on each other. I'm thinking some place like a park with a nice hiking trail. Also make sure to keep the leashes loose and your body language as relaxed and positive as you can. A bad idea is to bring the new dog into the house where the old dog is. All dogs are territorial. Some are a lot more territorial than others. My own dog is VERY status conscious. Yet he is highly tolerant of other dogs on his premises, and I can actually introduce him to a vast majority of the dogs (large, unneutered males being the exception) by bringing them into our home. He's just happy to have doggie company and if there are going to be heirarchy related issues, they don't pop until later. There is a good book "Second Hand Dog" that I recommend you get, it will answer all of your questions and a lot you didn't think of. Yup. Other books I found on Amazon (but have not read personally) that might be useful: Adopt the Perfect Dog: A Practical Guide to Choosing and Training an Adult Dog by Gwen Bailey The Adoption Option: Choosing and Raising the Shelter Dog for You by Eliza Rubenstein, Shari Kalina Second Start: Creative Rehoming for Dogs by Jacqueline F. O'Neil Save That Dog: Everything You Need to Know About Adopting a Purebred Rescue Dog by Liz Palika Good luck, Suja |
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not my real hairline wrote: Good advice, Chuck. Just going to elaborate on a few things. If at all possible, arrange for your existing dog to meet the potential newcomer on neutral ground. Absolutely. If possible, it would be some place pleasant where there are enough distractions that they won't focus entirely on each other. I'm thinking some place like a park with a nice hiking trail. Also make sure to keep the leashes loose and your body language as relaxed and positive as you can. A bad idea is to bring the new dog into the house where the old dog is. All dogs are territorial. Some are a lot more territorial than others. My own dog is VERY status conscious. Yet he is highly tolerant of other dogs on his premises, and I can actually introduce him to a vast majority of the dogs (large, unneutered males being the exception) by bringing them into our home. He's just happy to have doggie company and if there are going to be heirarchy related issues, they don't pop until later. There is a good book "Second Hand Dog" that I recommend you get, it will answer all of your questions and a lot you didn't think of. Yup. Other books I found on Amazon (but have not read personally) that might be useful: Adopt the Perfect Dog: A Practical Guide to Choosing and Training an Adult Dog by Gwen Bailey The Adoption Option: Choosing and Raising the Shelter Dog for You by Eliza Rubenstein, Shari Kalina Second Start: Creative Rehoming for Dogs by Jacqueline F. O'Neil Save That Dog: Everything You Need to Know About Adopting a Purebred Rescue Dog by Liz Palika Good luck, Suja |
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"Supergoof" wrote in message
news:1067563680.572770@muldoon... Hi there Firstly, is there a difference between rescue and rehoming/rehousing? Yes and no. A rescue dog is generally one who was taken from a shelter where it would have been euthanized. It enters a rescue organization and is subsequently rehomed. Many rescues also take in owner surrenders where the dog isn't being rescued at all, just rehomed, but if it comes from a rescue org then its typically called a rescue dog. Breeders rehome dogs as do current pet owners. If knowing some history is important to you then I'd suggest contacting Newf rescues and breeders. Find out which rescues accept owner surrenders where they can get some background info on the dog. Breeders often help their puppy buyers rehome dogs when something doesn't work out. They also tend to rehome dogs who were kept for showing and washed out or when the dog's career is over. -- Tara |
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"Supergoof" wrote in message
news:1067563680.572770@muldoon... Hi there Firstly, is there a difference between rescue and rehoming/rehousing? Yes and no. A rescue dog is generally one who was taken from a shelter where it would have been euthanized. It enters a rescue organization and is subsequently rehomed. Many rescues also take in owner surrenders where the dog isn't being rescued at all, just rehomed, but if it comes from a rescue org then its typically called a rescue dog. Breeders rehome dogs as do current pet owners. If knowing some history is important to you then I'd suggest contacting Newf rescues and breeders. Find out which rescues accept owner surrenders where they can get some background info on the dog. Breeders often help their puppy buyers rehome dogs when something doesn't work out. They also tend to rehome dogs who were kept for showing and washed out or when the dog's career is over. -- Tara |
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"Supergoof" wrote in message
news:1067563680.572770@muldoon... Hi there Firstly, is there a difference between rescue and rehoming/rehousing? Yes and no. A rescue dog is generally one who was taken from a shelter where it would have been euthanized. It enters a rescue organization and is subsequently rehomed. Many rescues also take in owner surrenders where the dog isn't being rescued at all, just rehomed, but if it comes from a rescue org then its typically called a rescue dog. Breeders rehome dogs as do current pet owners. If knowing some history is important to you then I'd suggest contacting Newf rescues and breeders. Find out which rescues accept owner surrenders where they can get some background info on the dog. Breeders often help their puppy buyers rehome dogs when something doesn't work out. They also tend to rehome dogs who were kept for showing and washed out or when the dog's career is over. -- Tara |
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