My dog lola was bought home to the UK from Gran canaria where we found her as an abandoned dog. She has spent the last 6 months in quarantine. Is there any advice that anyone can give, who has been in this situation. She is a very happy, bouncy, sociable dog, so doesnt seem to have been made unhappy by being in the kennels and we want to make sure she stays happy.
2006-09-11 02:46:45 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
we have been visiting her about 4 times a week for the whole time and she is in good health, the kennels have a vet on site
2006-09-11 02:57:15 · update #1
On her first night home, let her sleep in your room.. she will be freaked by her new surroundings, so will enjoy having the company... and spoil her rotten with attention.
2006-09-11 02:51:12 · answer #1 · answered by oneblondepilgrim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well done! I hope you will be very happy with her. Take her for short walks to start with, and allow her to socialise with other dogs, in addition to other comforts she will get at home. Socialising makes better dogs.
I have also brought a dog into the UK, in 1983, and those six months of separation were sheer hell, for me. I would have wanted to stay with him in the kennels, as leaving him after each visit was breaking my heart. He was already 11, then.
The first day he came out, he settled. We had every problem imaginable whilst he was in the quarantine, where he nearly died. But when he came out, he got a new lease of life and lived until 18 years and 3 months old.
6 months long quarantines are cruel inventions, for money. One week would be enough for the purposes which they claim.
Your dog is obviously a younger one, and there will be no problem. She will be very grateful for her new home. Rescue dogs love you more. I have currently 5.
Best wishes.
2006-09-13 12:50:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I brought my black lab home from quarantine about two years ago. She will be used to you by now especially seeing as you have visited regularly but your home will be a new experience - be warned she may be a bit excitable by her new surroundings for a while until she gets used to your house and your family routine.
Ensure you take her round each room etc in your house and around your garden spending time with her there and praising her for being a good dog along the way. Lavish attention on her and allow her to get away with being a bit naughty but be careful to start lowering the amount of attention and treats etc so as she doesn't get used to it - nobody wants a spoilt dog, you still want to be able to live your own life without having to worry about leaving her alone etc.
We did this with our dog and she settled in very nicely although she is still somewhat spoilt lol
Good luck to you and lola, I hope you are all very happy together.
2006-09-11 03:35:57 · answer #3 · answered by Rock-Chick 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Before you take her into your house I would suggest takeing her for a long walk. Dogs have the inner instinct to migrate, so she needs to realize that she is "moveing" to a new location but she wont comprehend it by putting her in the car. So take her for a long walk, where her out so she is more open to the new situation. She would probably like that too since she has been in a kennel for so long. Dont fuss over her or make a big deal over her comming home all that will do is confirm and enhance her fear and instability in her head if she is having any. To you, you are loving her, to her in her head she doesnt understand what you are sayin all she sees is excited energy which will excite her into any mind set she is in. Stay calm, mellow and sure of yourself and she will follow in your steps. The pack leader has to set the atmosphear that you want. After the long walk introduce her to the house, go into the house before her then invite her in. Dont let her run the house, introduce her to the rooms you want her to see. Then feed her in the spot she is going to eat from now on, make sure she is mellow. She may or may not eat. Just be sure the whole thing is mellow there is nothing to be excited about *in your head there is you are very excited to have her home* but for her sake stay calm and she will be calm and not create any unnessassary fears.
2006-09-16 11:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by Dalmatian 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hiya, I'm sure I read about your case in the newspaper and I thought it was just wonderful what you were doing. I'm so glad that the dog is doing well, my dog's name is Lola also so the story touches my heart even more now. When she comes home just treat her with the kindness that you already obviously naturally have in your heart. As regards the other answers that said leave her sleep in your bed I'm not sure about that because once she's in there you may not get her out again!!
Best of luck, I wish there were more people like you in the world.
2006-09-19 00:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by little pink dynamite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my very spoiled toy poodle came out of quarantine kennels 25 years ago he was just the same happy dog he always was and needed no special treatment. Just get her into a good daily routine to make her feel secure with you.
2006-09-11 07:11:17 · answer #6 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please take your dog to a vet as soon as possible to make sure that the dog is still in good health. Give her lots of love and attention. And be patient. She will need to get used to her new home. You are an angel for adopting an abandoned dog. God bless you!
2006-09-11 02:53:02 · answer #7 · answered by Daphne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you first take her home just let her in 1 room and allow her to settle by leaving her to have a look dont crowd her. gradually introduce her to the rest of the house once she has settled well in 1 room. poss consider a dap diffuser this will make the place smell right and try to bring any bedding that you can that smells of her and she is familiar with from quaranitne bue i dont know wether they will allow this. keep her on the same food and give her time to settle
2006-09-11 04:35:35 · answer #8 · answered by jenny n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say she's a happy, sociable dog so I don't think you need worry about anything. Just treat her like you would any other dog. Let her get acquainted with her new home and reacquainted with you, take her for lots of walks, play with her, have toys and treats ready for her. She sounds like she's a great dog who will adjust beautifully!
2006-09-11 03:20:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say don't smother her rather let her come to you as she is used to you guys visiting and then leaving. Allow her the space to explore and become familar with her surrounding and you as well. You only seen her on these visits how do you know what went on once you left. allow her to adjust. It will turn out a whole lot better then if you don't allow her to open back up with you guys. Go slow and be safe.
2006-09-11 03:07:33 · answer #10 · answered by Barry G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Respect to you as it must have cost a lot to do this. You clearly have a huge amount of love for this lucky dog. Just keep her with you as much as possible, try not to leave her alone for long periods and give her a big chunk of the love that you have.
2006-09-18 08:16:35 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋