Adopt an Adult Dog!

Do you have your eye on a dog in a shelter or rescue organization? Or have you recently brought home a new-to-you family member? This course will cover what you need to know to properly integrate your new dog into your household.

This course is broken into three sections:

• 1. Before bringing your dog home: What you need to know
• 2. Bringing your dog home: The first 24 hours
• 3. Developing good habits:

The first two weeks It’s important to have your house set up and your supplies for your new addition ready before bringing your dog home. In this section, we will talk about what supplies are needed, what supplies aren’t really necessary and where they should be situated in your home.

The next section discusses Gotcha Day, the day you bring home your new dog. This includes the car ride home, introducing to new family members, showing them their new house and yard as well as how to tell if your dog is confident and happy. These first introductions are critical in building the life-long friendships that a dog can bring to your family.

The first few weeks are the most important when bringing home a newly adopted adult dog. During this time, your dog is getting to know you, your family and their new routine. Some dogs adjust quickly during this time while others may not show you their true personality until this period is over. Regardless of this, the first few weeks need to be carefully managed to ensure that your dog and you build a lasting relationship built on trust. This is also the time when new habits are being learned, we’ll talk about how to make sure that your new dog is learning good habits instead of problem behaviors that will need to be fixed later on.

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Instructor: Sara Brueske

Sara Brueske (she/her) has been training dogs for over 15 years, and has experienced a large variety of breeds and sports during that time. Having graduated as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner ... (click here for full bio including Sara's upcoming courses)