Let’s talk about Decompression. It’s the most important thing we can do when we bring a new dog home from the shelter or stressful situation. Too often we focus on our needs rather than theirs. We want to love on them and for them to be instant BFFS with our other dogs, and be instantly house trained. From my experience the most important things are - 1) Give them alone time to acclimatize to the situation for a few days. They can get used to sounds and smells. Crate training is great for a lot
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THE ART OF DECOMPRESSION: What is decompression? Decompression is a calming period a dog needs when first arriving in your home, be it foster or adoptive, they need it with each new environment they enter. The dog must have this time to adjust to its new surroudnings, people, and other animals. The average decompression time is about two weeks, but it differs for each and every dog. Many people do not realize how crucial decompression is and how it can make or break how your dog settles into its
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When a shelter dog transitions from a high-stress, noisy environment to a real home, decompression is so important. They need time, structure & patience to adjust. Crates, baby gates & leashes are good tools. Even if there’s a resident dog that’s friendly, let them get used to each other’s scent & presence before sharing space. 👉 Feed separately. 👉 Supervise interactions. 👉 Remove toys & bones. 👉Allow time apart. Building trust and making successful introductions can take days or weeks. Far
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