How to integrate a stray dog ​​into your home? – 2024-07-20 04:46:03

2024-07-20 04:46:03

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The contact or encounter between both dogs, however, must be progressive, not direct, since a stranger arrives in a territory that belonged to another.

Definitely, rescue a stray dog It is ideal for your well-being, however, it requires a lot of patience, resources and specialized techniques so that your integration into the new home is effectiveIt is very important to seek advice and prepare, considering that it will be a big change for the family’s routine and for the animal itself, which from one moment to the next will not have the freedom it was used to, nor will it be able to walk the distance it always traveled and, above all, it may be defensive and fearful. “Generally, it is thought that taking them off the street is enough to improve their quality of life, when there are many other factors that affect the adaptation process: space, food, training to adopt new habits, rest, among others,” explains canine training expert Diego Cuazapaz, advisor to Mundo Mágico de la Mascota.

What to expect when rescuing a dog?

• The most important thing is to always remember that it is a street dog, with behaviors that obey that environment and that does not know the instructions of humans and that does not have a communication link with them.
• When they are puppies, they will have the same behaviour as their mother due to genetics, and if the dog was a stray, it will most likely be shaky, nervous and a little aggressive. An adult dog, likewise, will be alert to all the stimuli in its environment and will react by instinct.
• The first few days at home will be the most challenging: he will cry all night, do his business anywhere, scratch at the door and be nervous and want to run away. “Generally, there will be 3 critical days, then 3 weeks of learning/adaptation, and in the first 3 months a safe environment will be created for the animal,” explains the specialist.

Step by step to make the rescue effective?

1. Give him a general medical check-up:

The first step is to give your pet a thorough health check. This is essential to rule out problems with ticks, nutrition, infections or any virus that is contagious to humans. After checking for possible illnesses and treating them, the next step is deworming and getting up to date on vaccinations.

2. Define proper nutrition and do the math:

Because they are street dogs, balanced food is usually not good for them at first. It must be remembered that the dog ate garbage, so the change of food must be gradual. At this point, it is important to evaluate the budget that will be available each month, considering that the food for a dog weighing 20 to 25 kilos can range from 120 dollars a month, which is equivalent to a food of 4 dollars a day. “It is important to spend on good food, since this influences the dog’s health, its coat, smell, allergies and, most importantly, the consistency of its feces,” explains the advisor of Mundo Mágico de la Mascota.

3. Make room for your rest, needs and food:

Preparing the spaces that the dog will occupy is very important to create a routine for him and for him to feel safe and confident in these places. Areas for rest, needs and feeding should be considered.

4. Train him and train him! with a lot of patience:

“We must not forget that he walked a lot on the street, sniffed thousands of things… he was free and without orders, so it is very important to educate him so that he can understand the basic codes of coexistence at home and create a communication bond with his human guardian. To do this, you need to go to specialized advice, only through this is it possible to learn to correct, reward and communicate,” explains the expert. At Mundo Mágico de la Mascota, free workshops are constantly held, the Pet Camp, both on communication and responsible pet ownership, where Diego provides all the knowledge to understand the dog and generate a good coexistence.

What if there is another dog at home?

• When this happens, the house dog should try to teach the other, but this should be done with the guidance of the tutor.
• The contact or encounter between the two dogs, however, must be gradual, not direct, since a stranger is entering territory that belonged to another. This ritual of gradual approach must take place a few hours a day, at mealtimes, placing the dishes at a safe distance to avoid conflict, not leaving them alone, among others.