I would like some advice on a dog that I'm taking in.

Ok guys. Here’s some pics of Duke !!!

 

A couple more

 

Yes. The first couple of days this is true.

 

Give him some time to decompress
He’s beautiful!!
My pup is a rescue too
She still challenges me
We took classes at out local humane society, the trainer there was great.
I’m not a new dog owner, but
I learned so much!!

 

I’m signing up for classes.

 

Good looking boy !!!

 

Good looking boy. Looks like he's adjusting nicely.

 

Beautiful dog.

Lots of good advice.
One thing has not been mentioned.

Belly Rubs

 

Great dog!

Couple things to add as he's setting in..

be ready for any stress outlets when they (inevitably) show up like chewing shoes, digging the carpet, etc. Have a couple big bones lying around for him to gnaw on, those work wonders for calming them down. Not the soft chew bones but the big leg bones with the dried meat stuck on.

Also try to get him running as well. Walks are great but make sure his heart rate gets elevated often. I either jog or ride the mountain bike slowly while she runs along side.

We found Bella in 2014 at a local shelter when she was 1-2 yrs old

 

Bones are good. But, you must only give RAW UNCOOKED bones. When bones are cooked, they become hard and brittle. This is a good way to break teeth or swallow shards. Both situations will end in a Vet visit.

I'd suggest to steer away from the heavy weight bearing bones, like legs, ankles, knee...... instead choose a rib or tail or neck...... The weight bearing bones are very dense and hard. These can also break teeth.

FWIW, my mini-schnauzer has no trouble crushing up a chicken (leg, neck, back) or turkey (neck, back).

Don't be afraid to offer raw food to the dog. They are carnivores designed to eat prey.


A tip for training. Treats are good, they only need to be big enough for a smell and a taste. Mix up the food treats with pet or play treats.

 

Thanks guys.

 

That’s a nice looking GS !

 

Hahaha. He does love belly rubs!

 

Thanks guys.
That’s some great information.

 

How’s he adjusting lately OP? Wish you both the best.

 

He’s doing ok. He’s adjusting slowly not as nervous as the first couple of days but he seems happy. We’re having a great time.

 

Awesome glad to hear it he’s a good looking dog for sure! Just be as patient as you can be anything can be fixed with time and patience when it comes to dogs. Hope you have many good years together.

 

The dog needs a friend but needs structure at the same time just like a child let your no's be no's and your yeses be yeses I have two beautiful German shepherds and they be needing nature select for the past 5 years and their coats look amazing they're super healthy I feed them a cup in the morning and a cup at night