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Help me with my new dog!
Hi everyone...my husband and I are in the process of adopting a rescued American Bulldog mix, she is around 10months old and is currently in a foster home. We met her over the weekend and she is a real doll...we are so excited but want to make sure this transition is as smooth as possible. She had a pretty rough start in life and has been bounced around a bit. Her current foster says she is not at all aggressive or dominant but can be a little anxious..she feels though, she will settle down and after meeting us the foster mom thinks we (husband and me) are a great match for the dog.
Anyway- can anyone offer suggestions on the best way to make this transition smooth for the dog and us? What are some things we should do to relieve her stress levels considering she is coming into a new home? Thankfully Im switching jobs so have a full week off to help get her acclimated.
Any suggestions or thoughts are welcome!
Re: Help me with my new dog!
The joys of a new fur baby!!!
You should ask her foster owners for a stuffed toy or blankie that she really likes to go home with her. Just the smell of something familiar is calming in itself for a puppy. Certainly don't force anything on her like new people or lots of different places. The first few days should just be the three of you so she can bond with y'all. Use the same food she's currently eating, if you must switch foods do it gradually over about a week so not to upset her tummy. Nothing worse than getting a new dog and immediately having to clean up upset tummy messes. Make sure you know her schedule also (Does she eat always at the same time or nibble all day? Does she nap at the same time every day? Does she have a potty schedule?), all of this will make it easier on her because she'll be reassured that her daily routine is the same. Most importantly, LOTS and LOTS of hugs and kisses
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Good luck with your new addition
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