Bonding with an adopted 3 year old dog?

K-Dawg

I'm currently going through the process of adopting a 3 year old female Golden Retriever x Labrador, named Ally, from a rescue organisation. I already have an eight year old Golden Retriever and a 10 month old Chocolate Labrador, both of which I've had since they were pups.

Today I passed the premises inspection done by the rescue organisation, and tomorrow is the final health check for Ally. If all goes well with the final health check she can come home and meet my current dogs and if that goes well we start the two week trial period before the adoption is finalised.

Everything is going well and I'm nervously excited about the prospect of the new addition. My only concern is how I'm going to bond with her. She's very sweet natured and craves and thrives on attention and love but I've only ever had male dogs and always from puppy-hood so there's never been an issue. I'm glad to be able to give this lovely girl a good loving home but am just a little nervous.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Answer
Hi K-Dawg
Retrievers and Labradors have lovely temperaments. Take your two dogs to the rescue centre and introduce them to the new girl. Let them run in the exercise area as they cement their friendship. Your male dogs will almost certainly urinate over the girl dog. They are marking her as part of their pack. Give them all treats then take them home.
Lots of food, treats and grooming will soon settle them all.
By the way, my old rescue dog was terrified of the dog crate after being held at the RSPCA shelter when his previous owner died. A canvas collar and lead tied to the rear seat belt works fine.
Good luck with your dogs and best wishes. xxx to the dogs. OK x you can have one too for homing your girl.

How can I get my dog and cat to get along?

Jessica

I have a four year old Australian terrier, and adopted an adult cat from the RSPCA in November. Although I introduced them slowly as the vet recommended, the dog still chases the cat every time he sees him. This has resulted in the cat spending the majority of his time in his room, except during the day when he spends time outside and on some nights when he sleeps with me. Of course I feel incredibly guilty about this, and am desperate for them to get along so the cat can move freely through the house at will.

What can I do to prevent this from happening?

Answer
First you need to let your dog know that he or she isnt the boss, and has no buisness telling the cat what to do. YOU are the boss.

You can get a squirt bottle ( fill it with water this wont hurt her) and watch as the dog starts to chase or show too much intrest in the cat, squirt the dog saying NO KITTYS quickly and firmly. If after trying this a few times doesnt work you can put a leash on the dog, just let her drag it around the house and if she trys to chase the cat step on the leash or tug it quickly and firmly with your hand and say NO KITTYS. After doing this for a while she will learn that it is a bad thing to chase the kitty.
If you have a plastic crate you could put in the room, whenever she chases the cat tell her NO NO BAD DOG, NO KITTYS. Then as a timeout she has to go in her crate and go get the cat so she can see him with you and talk to him and pet him and when you look at her say BAD DOG NO KITTYS. She will then learn that this behavior gets her locked up and she doesnt want that. When you let your dog chase the cat away shes getting when she wants with no punishment so she doesnt see this as bad behavior.

After youve worked with her for a while you should be able to just verbally correct her by saying NO KITTYS whenever she shows intrest.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Title Post: Bonding with an adopted 3 year old dog?
Rating: 100% based on 9998 ratings. 5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown

Thanks For Coming To My Blog