My precious Adopted Shorty - Dog Adoption - Why You Should Hang In There

Dec

10

Dog Adoption – From The Heart, Why You Need To Hang In There

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My precious Adopted Shorty

About a year and a half ago, I think about that, my husband and I adopted Shorty, a 3 year old Black Lab.  I wanted to change her name, but, my hubby liked it.  She is a petite size for her breed.  Shorty lived with an elderly lady, who passed away, the family that inherited her did not want her, so they did not look after her.

Shorty was hit by a car, badly hurt she was.  A vet did a botched up job of fixing her up.  And, when she got very badly ill, the family brought her to the humane society.  The vet at the humane society fixed her up, really, really well.  She was like new.  I have a feeling she got attacked by one of the bigger dogs there (she was there for a year I think).  She had one of those cones on, because a neck wound was just healing.

My husband who had advanced MS came with me to the pound.  They brought Shorty out, she laid her head on his lap, he was in a wheel chair, and that’s that.  They instantly adopted each other.

Shorty got along excellently with my Golden, Nikki.  But, she freaked every time another dog came into “her space”.  However, I learned from Cesar Millan…don’t make her stay in her past.  That is finished. My husband and I became pack leaders.

LITTLE by LITTLE her demeanor changed.  Then, my husband died, and Shorty was all mine.  Well, even though I did not feel strong, I decided to go and totally socialize my little vixen.  And, it worked!!!  Now two years later, I can let her loose in dog parks, and this week, I am doggy sitting a big golden lab, and, they are in harmony together.  How cool is that?

My point though.  It takes continuous work, and patience, and teaching, and yes, a lot of learning.  Please, if you own a “Shorty” don’t give up.  Miracles happen even 2 years later…and your little vixen will turn into an angel.  Really!

Nov

18

Adjusting to a New Dog

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While the thought of becoming a dog owner is a very exciting notion, it is also one that requires commitment and responsibility. Choosing a dog is an important decision, and there are questions you should ask yourself before you commit to caring for a dog. Read on to learn a few tips that will help you choose the best dog to compliment your family, as well as ways you can help your furry addition make a smooth settlement in your home. Read more

Oct

23

Have you thought about making a home for a former Greyhound Athlete?

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Dos aún no son compañía / Two are not yet company
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Greyhounds are excellent animal athletes. As they race and perform throughout their professional careers, they usually race until they are between 1.5 and 4 years old. During this time, they become adjusted to being walked and lead on a leash, so upon retirement from their professional careers, they make gentle pets!
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Oct

6

Training An Older or Adopted Dog

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If you have you adopted an older dog with some behavior problems, you can still train it some new tricks. Although it is preferable to know about the dog you will adopt, sometimes you may not have that opportunity. Adopting an older dog means he may already have some problems with behavior when he arrives. Your new pet may have problems such as barking too much, urinating in the house, or even be an aggressive dog. Whatever problems your newly adopted pet may have, you can use a good training regimen to solve those problems, and have a well behaved new addition to your household.
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