This little girl is a good time waiting to happen. She gets along perfectly with other animals and kids. Eve is a great family pet. She is healthy and playful and will make you laugh out loud with her clown- like antics. Eve is kennel- trained; the first step in house training. We do brush her hair but Eve likes the 'punk' look and shakes off a freshly brushed hairdo. Spayed and current on all vaccinations. $400 to an approved home.
Things to consider when bringing an older pet into your home.
Each dog brings with it a certain amount of history. People he knows, schedules he has lived by, eating and sleeping arrangements, other friends that are no longer a part of his day to day living. Changes in everything he has known to that point. A gentle understanding of these facts can make your dog's adjustment to this new lifestyle go much smoother and easier.
Above all, know that he can and will be a wonderful addition to your family, but if you expect him, from day one, to act like he has been your loving companion since he was a pup, you will both be disappointed. Remember that adjustment takes time but it will be worth the effort in the long run. Be emotionally prepared to wait for the devotion to kick in. He too wants to be a part of your family but he first needs to learn the rules and find his place in the order of things.
Have a place that is just his. A crate in the kitchen is perfect. From this vantage point he can watch and learn about the new smells, new activities, and new routines. Just let him observe. Use lots of praise and treats and just let him be. He will join in when he is ready. In the meantime, take him out to potty on a leash, feed him on a schedule, take a walk and start leash training. Give consistent messages and show him that there is order and routine in all of this seeming chaos. Before you know it, he will be just the companion you were hoping for.
If you run into questions or concerns, please give us a call and we can help figure it out. Patience is the key. It may take a day, it may take a month. If you are not willing to make that investment of time, consider a puppy and start from scratch.