Jonah Update: Let’s Re-think that Whole Off-leash Idea
We are still working with the best way to completely integrate our Pet Haven foster dog Jonah into our home. It turns out, what’s best for him right now may […]
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Jonah Update: Mostly off-leash
Jonah has been doing very well. He is out and about the house without a leash or tie down about 90% of the time. He has tried to initiate […]
8. Imperfect Dog Introductions: Sharing the House
The whole point of our imperfect dog introductions is to (hopefully!) end up sharing the house with difficult dogs who may not have initially trusted each other. Each positive or neutral […]
Jonah & Frankie: Supervised Playing
Since the last update, Jonah and Frankie have been working hard on their relationship and we are pleased to report they have been doing well together! We are doing supervised […]
7. Imperfect Dog Introductions: Yard Introduction
Yard Introduction I prefer introductions to be performed outside. It gives everyone some breathing room and space is important. I will perform a yard introduction before using an indoor leash […]
6. Imperfect Dog Introductions: Tie Downs, Leashes Indoors, and Drag Lines
Tie Downs, Leashes Indoors, and Drag Lines First, a brief description: A tie down is a tether that is attached from the dog to a solid surface (preferably a wall). […]
The Importance of Being Aware
We have been taking our time integrating our foster dog (Jonah) with our resident dog (Frankie) because of Jonah’s unknown background and odd, shut-down behavior. Jonah has been really coming […]
5. Imperfect Dog Introductions: Interacting Through a Baby gate/Exercise Pen
Interacting through a baby gate/exercise pen–realize that these are NOT secure. Dogs can knock them over or jump over them. That doesn’t mean they can’t be great tools when used […]
3. Imperfect Dog Introductions: Group Walks
Group walks are a great way for dogs to get used to the excitement of seeing a dog. They entail a lot more than just going on a dog walk […]
4. Imperfect Dog Introductions: Interacting through the Crate
Interacting through the crate–this option is NOT for every dog. Some dogs guard their crates or are too anxious in their crate so it would actually be a horrible idea. […]
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