You ventured out and stumbled upon the picture perfect new pup for your home, and now Sparky is perched in the middle of the living room looking at you like you've just landed from the planet Venus, which we all know is full of cats, and you can't decide if he's licking his chops because he'd like to swallow you whole, or he wants a sloppy kiss. When bringing a new furry friend home, don't expect that the bonding will begin instantaneously. If you are lucky this will be the case, as rescue dogs tend to know that they have been saved and may be slightly shy, but always thankful; other times, the dog's unclear past can influence their ability to accept a new human being in the beginning.
Puppies vs. Older Dogs
Adopters are often under the impression that it is less difficult for a young puppy to accept a new adopter, thus the bonding will be indefinite. This is not always true, however. The truth is that a puppy will feel more reliant on everything from you, perhaps more than an adult dog, but a lot of that will depend on how the puppy was raised from birth until you bring him home. Early socialization of the puppy is important for their adjustment to your new home and can effect how they perceive the world. Without a doubt the persons around them can have a considerable effect on how quickly they bond, and what sort of bonds they establish with human beings for the rest of their lives. It may not always be a piece of cake getting your puppy to bond with the family. Forming a relationship with an adult dog brings its own challenges as well. The experiences your new older dog has had in his life will mirror how he feels about people, and how quickly he will bond with you as his new "person."The truth of the matter is that any dog can adapt to a new home, some just may take more effort than others.Knowing as much as you can about Sparky's background will help in your bonding process and will help you better recognize any adaptation issues.
How to Create a Strong Bond With Your New Dog
Always, always, always keep a encouraging approach. Take into account first that dogs do not reason like people do, and they don't see the things that they are doing as "bad."Punishing, screaming and yelling at your dog will only confuse and scare him whether he's young or old. The best tactic to help him adapt is to steer clear of all instances in which he would "get into trouble".Take Sparky for walks often so he doesn't have a bowel movement indoors. Puppy or not, when you initially bring a new dog into your home, treat him as if he were a young pup who can't hold his bodily functions long. Reward him profusely when he potty's outside, as this will instill a positive act and he will be familiar with that.
Introducing Fido to your new home is a necessary step in the bonding process. Don't be surprised if he is staring at you as if he needs something. Familiarize Fido with his new residence, especially where he will sleep at night and where to dine. Exercise caution when introducing him to others. If you have other dogs at home, be certain that they were introduced on neutral territory before bringing Scruffy home. Canines can act differently when they are required to "share" their living quarters with another pooch. Ease into behavior corrections and always offer more delectable options to your furry friend. If you catch him chewing on something of value that is not his chew toy, take it away and give him something that is. Mishaps are inevitable sometimes, so if Scruffy has to go and it just happens to be on your favorite recliner- don't freak out!Instead, show him the correct region to relieve himself, not scare him to death. Obsolete approaches such as rubbing his nose in his accident-area does nothing other than cause Sparky anxiety and most of the time the new dog will not know what he did wrong. Disapproving responses from you will not support a learning environment and you will not get the outcome you want. If Fido is eliminating on the carpet, what you can do is get really, really angry - at yourself. If you are taking him out every hour, it's very unlikely he'll have anything left in him to do on the floor. If Sparky has chewed up your expensive Nike's or fuzzy slippers, gently take the thing away and tell him "No" in a forceful tone. Furnish him an appropriate toy so he can be taught the difference between "Yours" and "His". Reprimand yourself for leaving out the shoes.
Positive Bonding Exercises
Take Fido out for a jog, or stroll around the park during playtime. Toss a Frisbee in the yard, or play ball. A worn-out pooch is a content one, so playtime can present very strong bonding between you and your new fur-ever friend.
Register in a local training class (if Fido is a just a young pup, get into a puppy class when he's old enough).Obedience classes can be a constructive learning experience for both you and Sparky, strengthening the understanding of each other.If obedience training is not what you are looking for, other participating lessons such as agility and flyball are activities that both of you can get a kick out of.Whatever you find that you believe both you and your dog will benefit from will support a positive bond, and give your dog positive motivation and the confidence from learning to satisfy you, and be active at the same time. Remember, a exhausted Scruffy isn't likely to be one who is going to be looking for things to get into at home.
Puppies vs. Older Dogs
Adopters are often under the impression that it is less difficult for a young puppy to accept a new adopter, thus the bonding will be indefinite. This is not always true, however. The truth is that a puppy will feel more reliant on everything from you, perhaps more than an adult dog, but a lot of that will depend on how the puppy was raised from birth until you bring him home. Early socialization of the puppy is important for their adjustment to your new home and can effect how they perceive the world. Without a doubt the persons around them can have a considerable effect on how quickly they bond, and what sort of bonds they establish with human beings for the rest of their lives. It may not always be a piece of cake getting your puppy to bond with the family. Forming a relationship with an adult dog brings its own challenges as well. The experiences your new older dog has had in his life will mirror how he feels about people, and how quickly he will bond with you as his new "person."The truth of the matter is that any dog can adapt to a new home, some just may take more effort than others.Knowing as much as you can about Sparky's background will help in your bonding process and will help you better recognize any adaptation issues.
How to Create a Strong Bond With Your New Dog
Always, always, always keep a encouraging approach. Take into account first that dogs do not reason like people do, and they don't see the things that they are doing as "bad."Punishing, screaming and yelling at your dog will only confuse and scare him whether he's young or old. The best tactic to help him adapt is to steer clear of all instances in which he would "get into trouble".Take Sparky for walks often so he doesn't have a bowel movement indoors. Puppy or not, when you initially bring a new dog into your home, treat him as if he were a young pup who can't hold his bodily functions long. Reward him profusely when he potty's outside, as this will instill a positive act and he will be familiar with that.
Introducing Fido to your new home is a necessary step in the bonding process. Don't be surprised if he is staring at you as if he needs something. Familiarize Fido with his new residence, especially where he will sleep at night and where to dine. Exercise caution when introducing him to others. If you have other dogs at home, be certain that they were introduced on neutral territory before bringing Scruffy home. Canines can act differently when they are required to "share" their living quarters with another pooch. Ease into behavior corrections and always offer more delectable options to your furry friend. If you catch him chewing on something of value that is not his chew toy, take it away and give him something that is. Mishaps are inevitable sometimes, so if Scruffy has to go and it just happens to be on your favorite recliner- don't freak out!Instead, show him the correct region to relieve himself, not scare him to death. Obsolete approaches such as rubbing his nose in his accident-area does nothing other than cause Sparky anxiety and most of the time the new dog will not know what he did wrong. Disapproving responses from you will not support a learning environment and you will not get the outcome you want. If Fido is eliminating on the carpet, what you can do is get really, really angry - at yourself. If you are taking him out every hour, it's very unlikely he'll have anything left in him to do on the floor. If Sparky has chewed up your expensive Nike's or fuzzy slippers, gently take the thing away and tell him "No" in a forceful tone. Furnish him an appropriate toy so he can be taught the difference between "Yours" and "His". Reprimand yourself for leaving out the shoes.
Positive Bonding Exercises
Take Fido out for a jog, or stroll around the park during playtime. Toss a Frisbee in the yard, or play ball. A worn-out pooch is a content one, so playtime can present very strong bonding between you and your new fur-ever friend.
Register in a local training class (if Fido is a just a young pup, get into a puppy class when he's old enough).Obedience classes can be a constructive learning experience for both you and Sparky, strengthening the understanding of each other.If obedience training is not what you are looking for, other participating lessons such as agility and flyball are activities that both of you can get a kick out of.Whatever you find that you believe both you and your dog will benefit from will support a positive bond, and give your dog positive motivation and the confidence from learning to satisfy you, and be active at the same time. Remember, a exhausted Scruffy isn't likely to be one who is going to be looking for things to get into at home.
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