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09-05-2011, 04:29 AM
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How to rehab a kennel dog to home life?
I brought home a 3YO male from a puppy mill today. He is gorgeous. He has never been out of a small pen. I have got a pretty good grip on behaviors, and how to avoid problems...
He seems pretty calm and sweet. He has displayed "food" guarding, and scolded my 6 month old pup pretty harshly for being too "in is face".. I totally understand that. He is VERY hand shy. Peed on the carpet right away. Right now we are just keeping him seperated, in a calm enviroment so he can settle in. I am no expert, nor am I 100% certain he is going to be a match for us, but I could not leave him there. Are there any resources to learn how to best handle rehabbing a kennel dog like this? There are no experts in the area, so professional help is not an option. Right now, he is going to be treated like a brand new puppy, crate training, never left unsupervised, my teenager will be walking and jogging with him ALOT for exercise, and obedience class starts Thursday...I will try to get some "runners" through our kitchen so he doesn't slip all the time on the slick floors (he's having major trouble with that). He is of MASSIVE build. We will go to the vet just as soon as I can schedule an appointment, I would venture a guess he's about 100lbs, maybe just slightly overweight, but not much.I don't want to traumatize him immediatly, so I will wait to neuter just a little while. He is such a precious soul. I want to help him have a life to enjoy, this one is really worth it... Can it be done??? I just bit off a HUGE bite....  I already LOVE him  Any constructive advice would be appreciated. He got a good loving brushing when we got home...could have made a 4x size sweater outta the furrys we got off him, and he looked SOOOO happy while getting brushed He's such a sweet soul....
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09-05-2011, 04:55 AM
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you've got it right. Treat him like a new puppy. Positive training and encouragement. Get him a crate. We had to start from scratch with Zena when we adopted her. She had no housetraining. No obedience. Dont overwhelm him. Give him time to adjust. Thats about it. Also seperate feeding areas like feed in the crates. If he feels threatened while eating, he could hurt your other dog. Make sure he has his space to get away (crate). good luck with him!
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09-05-2011, 05:14 AM
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Thank you guys
 It's kinda scary seeing a beautiful dog like this with no life experience. I don't know him very well, and he is HUGE  . But he is sooo incredibly loveable. I can't sleep  He is in his crate, with a huge meaty bone to keep him entertained right now. He seems to LIKE going in a crate, that is sure a good sign. They were feeding him something I never heard of, special order they said...so I'm going cold turkey to raw with him also. No use to change kibbles only to switch to raw. The "kennel" wouldn't offer any food to take home either. He has had no shots, or anything of that nature. (had to wade through a sea of beer cans just to get outta the car...)His pedigree is decent  Alot of white GSDs in there, some titles.... He seems to be enjoying his pig head  I will make him a regular meal 1st thing.
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09-05-2011, 08:32 AM
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congrats! I hope he ends up being a good match for your son! (know you been looking!)
Sounds like he wasnt' in the best of circumstances and good for you for taking him on. I agree with the others, treat as a BIG puppy! Right now, I'd give him some time to settle into general household life, interact with him ALOT, build a good bond there. Hand feeding, having treats on you at ALL times, always popping him one when he does something "good/appropriate" even when you don't ask for it, will help build a good bond.. Keep us updated!!
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09-05-2011, 03:11 PM
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Picture from this morning, these 2 are bonding in a beautiful way. Thanks for wishing us luck
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09-05-2011, 03:14 PM
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great, every day will become better, NICE PIC, glad your son and the dog like each other,,too cute
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09-05-2011, 04:25 PM
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He is a very handsome fellow, congratulations. Thank you for giving him a forever and loving home.
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