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Newbie looking for advice please?
Hello everyone
I've only just subscribed to this group and I'm looking for some advice please! We (my husband and I) are going to rehome a dog from Evesham Dogs Trust soon. We are both experienced dog owners but neither of us have ever had a rescue dog before and I was just wondering how we could help the dog we rehome to settle in and that's hopefully where this group comes in! :-) I've been recommended Charlie (http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming...ie1054363.aspx) and the little I know about him he sounds like a wonderful dog! We are hopefully going to meet him on Saturday then, if we are accepted, rehome him soon after that and I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice on how to get Charlie (or any other rescue dog) to settle in with us... we know that Charlie will need to take things slowly as it says so on the site and we are prepared for that but what can we do to help a rescue dog to settle into his/her forever home with us? Thank you!! Amanda |
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Amanda George wrote:
Hello everyone I've only just subscribed to this group and I'm looking for some advice please! We (my husband and I) are going to rehome a dog from Evesham Dogs Trust soon. We are both experienced dog owners but neither of us have ever had a rescue dog before and I was just wondering how we could help the dog we rehome to settle in and that's hopefully where this group comes in! :-) I've been recommended Charlie (http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming...ie1054363.aspx) and the little I know about him he sounds like a wonderful dog! We are hopefully going to meet him on Saturday then, if we are accepted, rehome him soon after that and I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice on how to get Charlie (or any other rescue dog) to settle in with us... we know that Charlie will need to take things slowly as it says so on the site and we are prepared for that but what can we do to help a rescue dog to settle into his/her forever home with us? Thank you!! Amanda Charlie is a five year old Jack Russel.. As with most dogs I suggest getting a crate with a bed where he can feel secure. Feed him in it, and give him treats and toys in it so he loves it, but don't over do the treats and toys. Get him and one of you in an obedience class, so you can learn how to teach him andx be his leader. Having a clear leader will give him more confidence. As to his being a Jack Russell at our old house we had neighbors with a very charming Jack Russel that looked (and maybe still looks) a lot like Charlie. We dog sat him twice when they went on trips and had a wonderful time with him. As terriers they are strong willed and high energy, but love company. Try him out with balls. I hope you like having a dog in your bed. With their short coat and small size they get cold easilly when not active. On his visits our neighbor's Jack would jump on our bed and climb under the covers when we were asleep. -- Bill Clodius los the lost and net the pet to email |
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"William Clodius" wrote in message ... Amanda George wrote: Hello everyone I've only just subscribed to this group and I'm looking for some advice please! We (my husband and I) are going to rehome a dog from Evesham Dogs Trust soon. We are both experienced dog owners but neither of us have ever had a rescue dog before and I was just wondering how we could help the dog we rehome to settle in and that's hopefully where this group comes in! :-) I've been recommended Charlie (http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming...ie1054363.aspx) and the little I know about him he sounds like a wonderful dog! We are hopefully going to meet him on Saturday then, if we are accepted, rehome him soon after that and I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice on how to get Charlie (or any other rescue dog) to settle in with us... we know that Charlie will need to take things slowly as it says so on the site and we are prepared for that but what can we do to help a rescue dog to settle into his/her forever home with us? Thank you!! Amanda Charlie is a five year old Jack Russel.. As with most dogs I suggest getting a crate with a bed where he can feel secure. Feed him in it, and give him treats and toys in it so he loves it, but don't over do the treats and toys. Get him and one of you in an obedience class, so you can learn how to teach him andx be his leader. Having a clear leader will give him more confidence. OK, thank you! Maybe I'm wrong here but aren't crates cruel? I was thinking Charlie could sleep on the bed with me and have his food in the kitchen with us so that he is part of the family... isn't this wise? As to his being a Jack Russell at our old house we had neighbors with a very charming Jack Russel that looked (and maybe still looks) a lot like Charlie. We dog sat him twice when they went on trips and had a wonderful time with him. As terriers they are strong willed and high energy, but love company. Try him out with balls. I hope you like having a dog in your bed. With their short coat and small size they get cold easilly when not active. On his visits our neighbor's Jack would jump on our bed and climb under the covers when we were asleep. *nodding* I used to have a Cairn Terrier that did the same! We've got a small back yard where the dog we rehome could run around and chase after balls and things like that! -- Bill Clodius los the lost and net the pet to email |
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Amanda George wrote:
"William Clodius" wrote in message ... snip Charlie is a five year old Jack Russel.. As with most dogs I suggest getting a crate with a bed where he can feel secure. Feed him in it, and give him treats and toys in it so he loves it, but don't over do the treats and toys. Get him and one of you in an obedience class, so you can learn how to teach him andx be his leader. Having a clear leader will give him more confidence. OK, thank you! Maybe I'm wrong here but aren't crates cruel? I was thinking Charlie could sleep on the bed with me and have his food in the kitchen with us so that he is part of the family... isn't this wise? No crates aren't cruel if used properly, but it is a great convenience for the owner and can be a source of comfort for the dog. Certainly don't restrict him to it all the time, but if you have young kids over it will keep both him and them safe. If you have food on a coffee tabl for guests, is will stay there and not end up in him. If you want put the crate in your bedroom and let him decide which bed he prefers. Hoever if he's like our neighbor's dog, Dude, he is more likely to end up in your bed not on it. As to his being a Jack Russell at our old house we had neighbors with a very charming Jack Russel that looked (and maybe still looks) a lot like Charlie. We dog sat him twice when they went on trips and had a wonderful time with him. As terriers they are strong willed and high energy, but love company. Try him out with balls. I hope you like having a dog in your bed. With their short coat and small size they get cold easilly when not active. On his visits our neighbor's Jack would jump on our bed and climb under the covers when we were asleep. *nodding* I used to have a Cairn Terrier that did the same! We've got a small back yard where the dog we rehome could run around and chase after balls and things like that! -- Bill Clodius los the lost and net the pet to email -- Bill Clodius los the lost and net the pet to email |
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"William Clodius" wrote in message ... Amanda George wrote: "William Clodius" wrote in message ... snip Charlie is a five year old Jack Russel.. As with most dogs I suggest getting a crate with a bed where he can feel secure. Feed him in it, and give him treats and toys in it so he loves it, but don't over do the treats and toys. Get him and one of you in an obedience class, so you can learn how to teach him andx be his leader. Having a clear leader will give him more confidence. OK, thank you! Maybe I'm wrong here but aren't crates cruel? I was thinking Charlie could sleep on the bed with me and have his food in the kitchen with us so that he is part of the family... isn't this wise? No crates aren't cruel if used properly, but it is a great convenience for the owner and can be a source of comfort for the dog. Certainly don't restrict him to it all the time, but if you have young kids over it will keep both him and them safe. If you have food on a coffee tabl for guests, is will stay there and not end up in him. If you want put the crate in your bedroom and let him decide which bed he prefers. Hoever if he's like our neighbor's dog, Dude, he is more likely to end up in your bed not on it. OK, I'll see if I can find where to find big crates from before we get our dog! I've got no problem sharing the bed with a dog! lol As to his being a Jack Russell at our old house we had neighbors with a very charming Jack Russel that looked (and maybe still looks) a lot like Charlie. We dog sat him twice when they went on trips and had a wonderful time with him. As terriers they are strong willed and high energy, but love company. Try him out with balls. I hope you like having a dog in your bed. With their short coat and small size they get cold easilly when not active. On his visits our neighbor's Jack would jump on our bed and climb under the covers when we were asleep. *nodding* I used to have a Cairn Terrier that did the same! We've got a small back yard where the dog we rehome could run around and chase after balls and things like that! -- Bill Clodius los the lost and net the pet to email -- Bill Clodius los the lost and net the pet to email |
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Most important - do not change the food/treats - find out what the dog
is use to and stick with it. I would also walk the dog immediately so he knows to do his business outside. Expect the dog to be nervous with the new surroundings so keep exceitement and noises to a minimum for the first few days. Good luck Joe On Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:13:37 GMT, "Amanda George" wrote: Hello everyone I've only just subscribed to this group and I'm looking for some advice please! We (my husband and I) are going to rehome a dog from Evesham Dogs Trust soon. We are both experienced dog owners but neither of us have ever had a rescue dog before and I was just wondering how we could help the dog we rehome to settle in and that's hopefully where this group comes in! :-) I've been recommended Charlie (http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming...ie1054363.aspx) and the little I know about him he sounds like a wonderful dog! We are hopefully going to meet him on Saturday then, if we are accepted, rehome him soon after that and I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice on how to get Charlie (or any other rescue dog) to settle in with us... we know that Charlie will need to take things slowly as it says so on the site and we are prepared for that but what can we do to help a rescue dog to settle into his/her forever home with us? Thank you!! Amanda |
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