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Rescuing a dog comes with many challenges for both of you. Since you can’t possibly know what happened to your new best friend before you provided them with a safe space, they might come with various anxieties, fears, and insecurities that can keep you both on edge. If you notice that your dog is experiencing anxiety, there are many things that you can do to help ease them into their new world. These are the best and easiest tips for helping your new pet feel more comfortable with you and in their new home.
Although the critical period for socializing a dog is usually from birth to about four to five months, a dog is never too old to introduce aspects of dog socialization. Socialization training is a type of dog training that helps to ease your dog into interactions with other animals and people, whereby you instill a sense of friendliness that usually comes with confidence. If you are rescuing a dog, they might have encountered very little socialization, if any, but with patience, you can work together to create a safe space for mutual respect and growth.
There are many stigmas related to rescue dogs and one of them is that they are harder to train than other dogs. The truth is it isn’t more difficult to alter the behaviors of a rescue dog. In general, the things that determine the trainability of a dog rest on other factors such as age, breed, predisposition, and past experiences. Many rescue dogs are just as trainable as those that you would obtain from a breeder. Sometimes a rescue dog requires a little longer to train, but with persistence and love, training your rescue is completely possible. These are tips that might help make the process less challenging.
Today, a member of the SD&SC team took our furry companion, Bubba, to the vibrant downtown area of Tomball for another round of car fear management, especially after his recent laser therapy session. The goal is to help him overcome his anxiety surrounding vehicles, and there’s promising progress to report! A More Confident Bubba Upon arriving, it was evident that Bubba had made significant strides. While he still felt anxious whenever a large truck roared by or a truck towing a trailer entered the scene, he seemed more at ease compared to previous outings. Although his nervousness was still present, it was noticeably less pronounced, showcasing his determination to stay calm. It's important to note that Bubba’s nervousness is rooted in a past trauma. When he was found, he had a dangling back leg, a result of an old injury that was undoubtedly related to being hit by a car. This history adds a layer of empathy to his anxiety, making our mission even more meaningful.
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