FIRST NIGHT WITH NEW RESCUE | ADOPTED | PUPPY

@Logan-mq8om 3 years ago

This video is so informative. Thank you.

@mobstercrow7515 3 months ago

I highly recommend doing crate training with all dogs until they are potty trained and comfortable, then you can leave the door open. Rescue dogs are used to being kept inside of cages, so it feels odd to them to be loose in such a large environment. It makes them feel a bit more content if they are in a crate, it's what they have been used to, and it makes them feel like home. I HIGHLY recommend putting kong toys in with them. They have off brand kong toys that can also be stuffed with food, I recommend having multiple in there at night time, as well as some in the freezer with food in them, so if they start whining at night, you can switch them out. It's also great to use snuffle mats and puzzles. I just turned 18 and I'm preparing for college so I do not have a job yet, I'm adopting another rescue dog soon and I've always stayed up with them all night in the living room. I always play some stuff to watch on the TV, turn the lights off, turn on a dim lamp and chill with the doggo and a blanket. I give them some chew treats and kong toys to wear them out mentally, and I cuddle with them. Then we usually fall asleep. I've had 4 rescue dogs and I did that for about 3 days with them, I also introduced them to the crate during the day. I fed them in the crate, gave them chew treats and toys in the crate, lured them into the crate and rewarded them with lots of treats with the door open. Then I started closing the door for a few seconds, then opening it up and giving them lots of treats and praise. The I slowly increased the time the door was closed. Then I left the room while they were in the crate with the door closed. After about a week, I was able to keep them in the crate all night. After crate training and potty training them without any accidents for at least 3 months, then I started to leave the door open so they could sleep with me if they wanted too. Thankfully all of my dogs slept with me most of the night instead of sleeping in the crate, I love sleeping with my dogs and cats. They keep me warm and I love petting them! Sadly, two of my rescue dogs were larger than me and I only have a twin sized bed so I had to sleep in their crate or bed sometimes... I didn't mind though, crates are comfy as hell, I might have to get myself one LMAO. Also, take your dog to group training lessons! Also, please do not spray your dog in the face or yell at them, it will make their anxiety a LOT worse. Instead, make kissy noises and reward your dog as soon as they look at you. When they start again, make kissy noises again and give them more treats. It is called "engage and disengage". As soon as your dog is distracted by something or is doing something you don't want, get their attention back on you and give them treats. It will not cause your dog to have anxiety or fear issues, instead, your dog will learn to look at you instead of barking or pulling at another dog or if they see food on the ground. I've done this with both of my service dogs and it has been AMAZING! Always use positive reinforcement, never hit your dog, never yell at your dog, never spray your dog, never use shock collars, never use whistles, never spray your dog or do anything to harm them. Instead, train your dog and use positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement works on all dogs, especially fearful rescue dogs. It is like a happy game to the dog and they enjoy it. All training should be fun! You should never scare your dog or inflict pain on them, physical or mental. If you yell or spank your dog or use any other abusive and harmful method, it will make things worse. Your dog will learn that you are a scary person and they won't listen to you AT ALL because they think you will hit them.

@dragonflysagatiaej4833 3 years ago

That didn’t work for my dog. None of that worked for my dog. I had to correct her for barking and then reward her for being quiet. Every time she was quiet, I rewarded her. That seemed to do the trick.

@jonparis9444 2 years ago

The very best dog I have ever had. His name was Prince. My first (and only) greyhound to this point. He got me thru some hard times. After going thru a divorce and then just diving into my work, I had to let Him go as I was working 70 hours a week and the guilt of leaving Him alone was killing me. The thought of having to give Him away crushed me, but I had to. I found Him a new home, on a farm, with two other Greyhounds. He lived the last two years of His life there. And He was happy. It was the greatest gift I could have given Him. He was my best friend. Just get a damn Greyhound wouldja? It will be the best decision you will ever make.

@sabeaniebaby 3 years ago

Daphne is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations on your new family, and thanks for the vids.

@stymiedagain 1 month ago

I adopted a 15 month old mutt from the SPCA. I had her on a trial for the first week. The first 5 days, she would only poop inside my house or my car, never outside. I was going out with her every 2 hours. I was told that the first time she poops out side I should give her praise and treats, but for 5 days I never had an opportunity to do that because she wouldn't poop outside. After one walk, she pooped 30 seconds after getting into the car. It was like she was holding it in until she got in the car. It was winter when I got her, so it's not like I could stay outside all day, or I would have done that. I had plastic tarps laid out on the floor. On the 5th night, I lay in bed thinking if she didn't start pooping outdoors, I was going to bring her back to the SPCA that day, but then she pooped outside! I gave her lots of praise and some treats, and that was it. After that she pooped outside all the time. It can be such a challenge adopting a dog. I was a first time dog owner and living in an apartment as well. Fortunately, she didn't bark or whimper at night.

@maximillioncharles 3 years ago

I have had two greyhounds. Maximillion passed away the last day of 2012 and Winstin passed away 5 weeks ago. Yes they were a great deal of work just like anything else that turns out to be the most wonderful thing ever. I am still crying over Maxi for 7.5 years and now I am in tears over Winstin. Greyhounds can be very demanding and at times they can be a real head ache to deal with. I wish that my greyhounds were still with me creating all kinds of distractions. They are both waiting for me in heaven, something that will pass for them in a split second, however for me it will be an eternity. So to ease my sorrow and broken heart I will adopt another greyhound maybe two. Hopefully there will never be a dull moment because without their whining and barking and other antics my life sucks

@charlie-mf1up 3 years ago

I'm so glad I didn't have to yell or spray my girl I think I would have struggled with that , my girl settled straight away because she had been in a foster home and already learnt alot from them

@nancylipson4433 3 years ago

I was a dog control officer for 7 years, and the main complaint was barking dogs. I’ve recommended the coffee can coin technique often, because it worked on my dogs, and fast—like once or twice! When I mentioned it on a FB page, I was “booed” off for being abusive...! None of my dogs seemed the least bit traumatized, and my neighbors and passerbys deserve the peace. They’ll bark at strangers, which works for me. Good video!👌🏻

@ObyC 3 years ago

I don't have a dog yet but I know where I'm going to for support if/when that happens! Thank you so much girl! Great and honest advise.

@memewalkerb5305 3 years ago

This sounds like great practice for your first newborn human. I am a human grandmother, a human companion to a 10 yr old standard poodle, and prospective greyhound rescuer. Thanks for your very informative videos.

@mguerramd 11 months ago

Caesar Milan talks about this. Sometimes you have to redirect their mind, break them out of the mental zone they are in. These things are not abusive, not harmful, but actually helpful and loving.