Our previous rescue dog was older and if not used to being moved around, sadly accustomed to it.
This puppy is a sweet 10 week old lab mix. I'm worried about her being sad and confused and upset by all the changes. First she will leave her foster mum. Then she will fly to us (about 600 miles) with a friend, then finallly end up in our house.
We have all the neccesary pieces, leashes, beds, food bowls and all. But how can we make it easier for her? I'm worried that because she is a puppy it will be a lot scarier for her.
Thankyou!!!
2007-09-07 14:36:46 · 8 answers · asked by ChaChaChingThing 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Also- is it reasonable, -or maybe i should ask, will it be detrimental- to change her name? Since she hasn't been trained, and has been part of a litter, i don't think she will have been all that responsive to her "name."
WOuld it make sense to pair the old name with the new, for ex. baby-ebony, and then slowly phase out the use of "baby" leaving only "ebony?"
2007-09-07 15:16:03 · update #1
Puppies are pretty resilient, but the first few days are going to be difficult.
The thing your new dog will appreciate the most is routine. We get up and go outside. We get greeted with a word that means we are going to get cuddled. We learn the word that means TREAT! ( or bribe). We go on WALKIES!
We get touched. We’re shy but once we figure out that the humans just want to love us we stick around for all we can get. On the couch, in the bed, in your face with kisses!
A good heart and soft voice will mean all the difference in the world. Your pup will be shy for up to two weeks but then will bounce back and be perfect. You know what to do, all your pup will need is time.
2007-09-07 14:45:53 · answer #1 · answered by greybeads 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like you have all the things needed for you little buddy to come into a new home. To make her feel comfortable give her lots of love and attention, make her feel welcome. Play with her all the time and show her that she's loved. When welcoming her to a new family she may be scared at first since she is new to the home and people around her and may feel nervous about meeting new people but she should warm up to you if you show her love and affection :)Thank you for adopting the little girl and the best of luck to you and the new addition to your family! Kelly
2007-09-07 21:42:24 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a crate. Dogs are den animals and they like to have a safe secure place of their own. Don't let any kids or other pets play in her crate, put it near where the people will be and put her in the crate when you do not have time to watch her or play with her. It helps with housebreaking if she is not, which at 10 wks she probably isn't. It keeps her from getting into trouble, chewing things etc. And as I said, it makes her feel safe and secure. Give her things to chew in the crate and when she gets used to it it will be a safe haven.
2007-09-07 21:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by irongrama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give her a quiet place to retreat to. Make sure the entire family agrees to leave her alone if she goes there. Also, let her come to each of you when she arrives. Do not mob her. My dog was 3 when I adopted her from foster care. I'm sure it was tough as she was happy where she was. The humane society gave me info from the www.ddfl.org on separation anxiety that worked.
2007-09-07 21:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by Solanum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
puppies are slot more adaptable to different situations and alot more resiliant to things than a older dog that is used to one thing and has no understanding to what is going on....but to a puppy ,their like kids...everything is fun and new and all they want to do is play...it'll be ok..good luck i'm excited for you...rescue dogs are the best... I have 2..wouldn't give em up for anything.....
2007-09-07 21:45:46 · answer #5 · answered by fastjeepchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try not to be real loud around her and let her know that you are always there if she gets scared. If you talk quietly her she will not fear you as much, and pet her softly when ever you can, I rescue dogs and they are fresh from hell when I get them, so quiet talk, soft touch ,and be there for her if she gets scared. she will be fine if you give her love.
2007-09-07 21:57:28 · answer #6 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOTS OF LOVE & ATTENTION =) Thanx for adopting!
Here's an article that will help:
http://www.fieldwooddogtrainingcenter.com/adoptingsuccess.html
2007-09-07 21:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by blessed1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With some good food, a warm bed and alot of attention.
2007-09-07 21:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by Mystie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋