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Please don't forget the heartworm preventative, you new family members life depends on it.
RTRC Protocol for Heartworm
Dogs that have been treated for heartworm, indicating a positive test result, must remain on a heartworm preventative for a full 24 months from the date of adoption.
Dogs from the southern states that have tested negative are still required to be on a heartworm preventative for an entire year from the date of adoption.
The adoption contract outlines this, in addition to specifying the required type of heartworm preventative.
Heartworm Preventative
Heartworm Preventative
Heartworm prevention is a crucial aspect of pet care for every dog owner. It's an integral part of ensuring your pet's well-being, and every owner has the ability to prevent heartworm disease in their dogs.
Dogs have been diagnosed with heartworm disease in every state in the U.S. and its showing up in Ontario.
The American Heartworm Society estimates that more than a million dogs in the U.S. have heartworm disease—and heartworm disease can be fatal but can be treated.
Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes, and thus, any region with mosquitoes can also harbor heartworm disease. While the U.S. has a climate that supports heartworm transmission year-round, Canada traditionally experiences fewer cases. However, with the effects of global warming altering our winters, this is changing.
Dogs require heartworm prevention not only during the warmer months. Heartworm preventatives are effective because they treat infections acquired in the preceding month or more; hence, they must be administered punctually every time. Consequently, the American Heartworm Society advises year-round prevention of heartworms in pets.
Heartworm preventatives are safe, relatively affordable, and simple to administer. However, if a dog contracts heartworms, the treatment can be expensive and challenging, necessitating numerous veterinary appointments and a prolonged period of restricted activity.
Although pet owners can implement drug-free strategies to minimize mosquito exposure, there is no "natural" preventive measure for heartworms.
For further information please visit: https://www.heartwormsociety.org
High Flight Risks
High Flight Risks
Rescue animals have a heightened risk of escape during the initial month or more. It's recommended to use a double leash connected to a well-fitted harness.
The trachea, also known as the windpipe, links the throat to the lungs and is held open by C-shaped cartilage rings. When tracheal collapse occurs, these rings weaken and collapse, constricting the trachea and impeding normal breathing in dogs.
It is advisable to avoid using collars alone as they can contribute to tracheal collapse due to excessive pressure on the neck.
Dogs And Kids
Dogs And Kids
You must earn their trust and respect and only use positive reinforcement. You also must be able to read a dogs silent messages.
It is important that parents provide proper guidance and adhere to the essential do's and don'ts when introducing dogs to children. Not every child is prepared to interact with a dog.
Any dog breed can bite. Even the most gentle and well-trained family dog might react with a bite if startled, frightened, threatened, fallen on, agitated, or hungry.
Please teach your children to respect the dog and understand their nature.
Regardless of how we feel about hugs, dogs are not people. Do not grab their head and hold it. Do not hold their body down.
Never squeeze dogs too tight, drop them, fall on them, or jump on them.
Never tease dogs or pull their tails, ears, limbs or mouth.
Never bother dogs while they're eating, sleeping, or taking care of their puppies. Remember the saying " let sleeping dogs lie". Dogs have natural instincts from their ancestry, a sudden awakening might signal danger and the need to protect themselves.
Never take a toy or bone away from a dog or play tug of war with a dog.
Never feed a dog a treat with your fingers. Put the treat in your palm with your fingers and thumb held close together.
Never crowd a dog or back it into a corner.
Kids screaming and running at a dog can be alarming to the dog.
Responsible pet ownership can be accomplished through training the dog and the child.
Never use violence to punish a dog as that will make them aggressive and fearful.
Dogs and children growing up together can be a most rewarding loving relationship for years to come. The teach us the true meaning of love and loyalty.
IF you are new to dog ownership please go to training classes to find further information or read the many books out there on dogs and dog training and do your own research.
The 3 day, 3 week and 3 month Adjustment Guide for You and Your New Dog
The 3 day, 3 week and 3 month Adjustment Guide for You and Your New Dog
3 Days - Teach Me Everything
3 Days - Teach Me Everything
Training for your new dog starts immediately. The first 3 days of your dog's new life can be stressful for your dog. They don't know you and they don't know your home or where they can go to the bathroom, or where they eat and sleep. They may become fearful of just being in a new place.
The use of a crate is recommend, let your dog investigate that space by smelling, walking around, or just being curious. Open the crate and throw some treats in the back. It is possible your new dog may just walk right in after them! This will give him some time to decompress. Never use a crate as punishment!
Remember your new dog won’t know what you expect from them, where to go potty, or whether they’re allowed on the furniture. They might not know that your shoe is not a chew toy, or that the kitchen trash is not where your dog is supposed to find their dinner.
3 Weeks - Settling In
3 Weeks - Settling In
After approximately three weeks, your new dog is likely becoming comfortable in his new environment. By now, he should be mostly potty trained, accustomed to going to the bathroom outside during walks or in a fenced yard. He's beginning to understand that this is his permanent home. Maintain consistency in your training. Dedicate time to play with your dog, but also ensure they gets adequate rest. During this period, many dogs will learn their limits and comprehend what is expected of them. This is when his true personality will emerge.
3 Months - Time To Relax
3 Months - Time To Relax
Ok so drinking pop from A&W is not the greatest thing for a dog but I think you get the idea. Your new dog is starting to realize that maybe this is their new home. They are starting to fall in love with you and their new life. There is a routine going and they understand.
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