Getting Ready To Rescue (ONLINE)
Getting Ready To Rescue (ONLINE)
This short online presentation is designed to help people planning to adopt or rescue a dog, to introduce it calmly, safely and happily into their home and its new life.
When a dog’s history, likes, dislikes and fears are unknown, it is important to put in place plans and structures to help it build its confidence in the new surroundings and around its new family. Topics covered during this presentation are detailed below.
This presentation is intended for new dog owners or soon to be new dog owners who have or will be adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue.
THIS COURSE RUNS FOR 1.5 HOURS VIA ZOOM.
Topics covered include:
Preparing for adoption
What to expect from a rescue dog
How to develop mutual understanding and bond with your rescue
How to help your rescue dog feel safe in its new home
Introducing your dog to other pets and family members
Toilet training
Crate training
Cars and travel
Basic functional skills (communication and motivation)
Socialisation
Separation anxiety
Destructive behaviours
Barking
Resource guarding
Confidence building
Health (vet visits, diet, grooming etc.)
