Good Beginnings and Happy Endings
Before arriving home with a newly adopted dog:
- Check that your garden and yard are fully secure so that your new dog cannot escape
- Check that the house will be quiet on arrival – it is traumatic enough without a crowd of new faces and lots of noise.
- Children should be encouraged to be quiet and gentle
On arrival home
- The dog should be given time alone to explore and accept the new home
- Don’t smother your new dog with attention
- For the dog’s security and confidence, he needs a space to call his own.
- A bed in a draught free area, close to the family living area is ideal
- To bond and develop a close relationship with your dog, have him/her around you
- Show patience, affection and gentle firmness
- Give praise not punishment.
Happy Endings
Bikki’s story, as told by her.… Feb 2011
Hi I’m Bikki
Hi I’m Bikki
Mum says I’ve gotta write to let you know how I’ve settled in. Well, I love it here…. I’ve got my own pet cat called Max – we’re getting used to one another !!
Making friends with Max the cat
Mum and I go out for coffee and although there were a few mishaps early on (think demolition derby), I said I was sorry, acted cute and now I’m forgiven. We’ve been out and about and I’ve been helping Mum at work in the Botanical Gardens. We celebrated Australia Day and I made some new friends. I’ve even been camping and hanging out with the guys by the river.
Learning to fish
Hangin’ with the guys by the river
So……. so far so good…….. reckon I’m gonna be happy here …… might even be room for a mate to move in and keep me company soon!!!! Love to all you guys……. And thanks for lookin after me till Mum came and got me!!!!!!
Take care and thanks again……. Love Bikki (previously Sophie) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
