Obediance training, How soon after rescuing?
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| Amanda~~~ I think it depends on the dog and how well it acclimates to the new surroundings. I would think at least 2-3 weeks of bonding and letting the dog feel at home. Just from my own personal experience:::: My daughter, Joey, rescued Plum at the end of Jan.2011. The first week she was a perfect dog. Didn't jump, bark, laid on her bed when directed, did not beg at the table, did not run after the 3 kids.... ((we thought we would spay her first and then after she healed, get her in training within the month, but, she came into heart the second week...   ))But, it turned out to be a good thing... I think the first week in her new home was the 'honeymoon'...and now reality is setting in. Although, she is still good and we all love her to bits...she IS a puppy (about 11 months) and NOW..she barks, jumps on me...runs after the kids (which they LOVE)..and is ...well....a regular, happy, joyful sheepie!!!! So, in answer to your question???? I would wait a while until she feels at home. Then you will be able to see if there are any issues that need to be worked out with help from the instructor. Again. NO expert here...just my experience...... Post pictures when you can.. Good Luck....  |
sheepieshake wrote: Amanda~~~ I think it depends on the dog and how well it acclimates to the new surroundings. I would think at least 2-3 weeks of bonding and letting the dog feel at home. Just from my own personal experience:::: My daughter, Joey, rescued Plum at the end of Jan.2011. The first week she was a perfect dog. Didn't jump, bark, laid on her bed when directed, did not beg at the table, did not run after the 3 kids.... ((we thought we would spay her first and then after she healed, get her in training within the month, but, she came into heart the second week... ))But, it turned out to be a good thing... I think the first week in her new home was the 'honeymoon'...and now reality is setting in. Although, she is still good and we all love her to bits...she IS a puppy (about 11 months) and NOW..she barks, jumps on me...runs after the kids (which they LOVE)..and is ...well....a regular, happy, joyful sheepie!!!! So, in answer to your question???? I would wait a while until she feels at home. Then you will be able to see if there are any issues that need to be worked out with help from the instructor. Again. NO expert here...just my experience...... Post pictures when you can.. Good Luck.... Thanks Val. It wil be accouple yers or so. I'm staring a 26 week program for biling and coding andafter I get the job I'll have to save up for apartment furnishings plus any dog supplies and adoption fees. I plan on having at least $5,000 for move in and dog fees., for a couple months worth of rent and bills that way I don't start out check to check living like me and my mom have been at my whole life. Right now I'm just looking at different breeds and getting an idea of what day to day life will be like with a dog. Just want to know to expect, when I reach my goals. |
| Hi i Amanda.... When I adopted my Gracie, through rescue, she was 3 years old and very much a puppy. She had been abused, neglected and starved. She was lucky she had a great foster mom. Anyway, I waited a few weeks before I took her to school. I waited because I wanted her to get comfortable with me and her new sister Abbey in our home. Gracie was not housebroken either. She was the biggest "puppy" in class and it was a great and very happy experience for both of us. She caught on quickly and learned to trust again. She learned all men are not bad and started to go up to them. We were not training for any type of compititions, just building self confidence, trust and more interaction and socialization. Gracie had so much fun and so did I. The people at PetSmartsaw her progress and were ALMOST as propurd of her as I was. She is 8 and still a very happy "puppy" and still knows her school lessions. Gracie loves the praise and kisses more than the treats. Have Fun at School.!!! Nancy |
| Thank you everyone, I will keep the dog home with me for 3-4 weeks. Now would you also say the same for socializing? like just to go to Petco or PetsMart for a toy or a bag of food, or would that be okay? |
| Amanda, it very much depends on the dog. There are no hard and fast rules, really. A fearful dog - and we have many genetically fearful dogs in this breed, typically from less discriminating breeders, people often mistake their innate fear for abuse, but frankly it's just the way the dog is wired; my rescue dog is one of those - needs classes and socialization more than most, but can also need a bit longer to learn to trust the new owner, and you need trust in order to build confidence. Whereas with a temperamentally stable dog, no real reason not to load them up and head out into the great, big world within the first week just for the sake of interesting things to do. When the time comes, you'll know, because the dog will tell you what he or she can handle. Kristine |
Mad Dog wrote: Amanda, it very much depends on the dog. There are no hard and fast rules, really. A fearful dog - and we have many genetically fearful dogs in this breed, typically from less discriminating breeders, people often mistake their innate fear for abuse, but frankly it's just the way the dog is wired; my rescue dog is one of those - needs classes and socialization more than most, but can also need a bit longer to learn to trust the new owner, and you need trust in order to build confidence. Whereas with a temperamentally stable dog, no real reason not to load them up and head out into the great, big world within the first week just for the sake of interesting things to do. When the time comes, you'll know, because the dog will tell you what he or she can handle. Kristine If I end up with a fearful dog, be an OED or some other breed or mix. What are some tips I should keep in mind? I have only been around very friendly, stranger loving dogs. |
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