Mary K.Pope wrote 04/24/2011 06:18 PM Re: fostering for great adoptability [Re: CJ Barrett ] #329183 - 04/24/2011 06:18 PM
Mary K.Pope Webboard User Reg: 08-24-2005 Posts: 361 Loc: Northern California Offline	I volunteered at a rescue but I was not there when the potential adopters visited. However, I observed the same sort of behavior when any one went into the kennel area. From my experience, it seemed that the dogs were stressed by each other and lack of exercise more than any thing else. I think that training commands would be wonderful. But, reality showed me that there was not enough consistency from one volunteer to another for the dog to have a real chance to learn. I heard Cesar Millan say that he thinks that all rescues should expose the adoptees to a balanced pack (like his). And, this would help the adoptions be more successful. It would be wonderful but in reality ...
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Ana Kozlowsky wrote 04/24/2011 07:58 PM Re: fostering for great adoptability [Re: Mary K.Pope ] #329186 - 04/24/2011 07:58 PM
Ana Kozlowsky Webboard User Reg: 01-21-2010 Posts: 1049 Loc: Offline	I have been talking to some of the local rescues and it seems that the available time and space don't always come with sufficient training skills. I liked the idea of partnership between fosters, rescue and trainers.
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Tammy Moore wrote 04/24/2011 09:53 PM Re: fostering for great adoptability [Re: Ana Kozlowsky ] #329188 - 04/24/2011 09:53 PM
Tammy Moore Webboard User Reg: 01-14-2010 Posts: 1564 Loc: USA Offline	I am private, I don’t advertise that I do rescue, I don’t advertise the dogs I have. I have been involved with dogs/animals my entire life. The rescue work started when I was young, and merged into word of mouth, friends, co workers, friends that work at shelters, vets, ACO, etc. I have had many over the years from street dogs, puppy mill dogs, those being euthanized, abuse, or rehome. Each dog I take in, I take in with the understanding that I may not be able to rehab enough to be placed. They are vet checked, treated as needed, spayed, neutered, and trained in the basics. When they leave, I am 100% sure they are ready to leave, and the family adopting is a right match. I go over everything about the dog, and keep in touch with the family long after they depart my home. Just a mention... My previous GSD did an amazing job at helping the fearful dog build confidence. Some may not agree, but I do believe a calm/confident,well mannered, dog in the foster home can work magic with many rescue dogs.
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Ellen Dondero wrote 04/25/2011 09:58 AM Re: fostering for great adoptability [Re: Tammy Moore ] #329219 - 04/25/2011 09:58 AM
Ellen Dondero Webboard User Reg: 08-03-2010 Posts: 74 Loc: Offline	For many years I worked with Greyhounds at an adoption kennel. I would bring dogs home to prepare them for their future homes. These dogs came into my home, exposed to children, cats, other dogs and even rabbits (yes rabbits)LOL. These dogs eventually went on to their forever homes, and I am proud to say, lived happily ever after. It took time and hard work, and one dog I had for over a year until I found the right fit for her. I think that is the most important thing of all in fostering. It is not just about saving a dog and moving it on, but finding the right place for this dog. I will eventually return to fostering Greyhounds, even though it can be emotionally difficult. The kennel where I volunteered was in a racing park, and even though we tried to save as many as we could, we could not save them all. It was particularly difficult on a certain day of the week when the truck came through to "take dogs away". Moe & Texas
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Jennifer Lee wrote 04/25/2011 10:10 AM Re: fostering for great adoptability [Re: Ellen Dondero ] #329221 - 04/25/2011 10:10 AM
Jennifer Lee Webboard User Reg: 12-16-2007 Posts: 2851 Loc: oklahoma Offline	Tammy I agree that for some dogs a stable confident dog can do wonders for a dog who is fearful or unsure. Nico is a natural leader and other dogs naturally defer to her and watch her for cues on how to react for things. I also think that exposing the dogs to cats and clearly stating whether or not they are cat-safe is really VERY important. My folks are looking at adopting a young adult dog and she won't even consider one unless it has been exposed and said to be safe with cats. I would have the same issue bringing an adult dog into the home, I know you can train them to avoid the cats, but I would prefer one that would be a lot less likely to try to go after mine from the get-go.
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Meredith Hamilton wrote 04/25/2011 04:06 PM Re: fostering for great adoptability [Re: Tammy Moore ] #329277 - 04/25/2011 04:06 PM
Meredith Hamilton Webboard User Reg: 01-25-2009 Posts: 1082 Loc: Columbus, Ohio Offline	Quote: Tammy Moore My previous GSD did an amazing job at helping the fearful dog build confidence. Some may not agree, but I do believe a calm/confident,well mannered, dog in the foster home can work magic with many rescue dogs. I have this type of dog. I kept a dog over a weekend about a month ago. Her family tells me that she is now fully housebroken, hasn't had an accident in the house since that weekend, and has stopped nuisance barking. They also claim she is much calmer in general. They're giving me credit for training, but I did nothing. I managed the dogs. Period. I thought this little dog ignored Ripley. Is it possible she picked up behaviors from him or is this all coincidence? Second question. Are there dogs who can't handle the upset of having fosters come and go? I've seen an friend's dog change temperament and behaviors quite a bit as her owner fosters more and more dogs. I realize this calls for a lot of speculation, but I'd love to hear your thoughts. Ripley & his Precious
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Tammy Moore wrote 04/25/2011 10:33 PM Re: fostering for great adoptability [Re: Meredith Hamilton ] #329386 - 04/25/2011 10:33 PM
Tammy Moore Webboard User Reg: 01-14-2010 Posts: 1564 Loc: USA Offline	Quote: Meredith Hamilton  Quote: Tammy Moore My previous GSD did an amazing job at helping the fearful dog build confidence. Some may not agree, but I do believe a calm/confident,well mannered, dog in the foster home can work magic with many rescue dogs. I have this type of dog. I kept a dog over a weekend about a month ago. Her family tells me that she is now fully housebroken, hasn't had an accident in the house since that weekend, and has stopped nuisance barking. They also claim she is much calmer in general. They're giving me credit for training, but I did nothing. I managed the dogs. Period. I thought this little dog ignored Ripley. Is it possible she picked up behaviors from him or is this all coincidence? Second question. Are there dogs who can't handle the upset of having fosters come and go? I've seen an friend's dog change temperament and behaviors quite a bit as her owner fosters more and more dogs. I realize this calls for a lot of speculation, but I'd love to hear your thoughts. I am not sure if the behavior changes noted in your friend’s dog were coincidence or not, but I think you and Ripley should take credit! I do believe dogs learn by example, good and bad. When I take in fosters, the one thing that I make sure I don’t do, is disrupt my dogs schedule. Everything stays the same for them, including my individual time/training with each one. I haven’t had any issues with my dogs with the transition in, or the transition out, they don’t relate the foster to “Hey, he’s only here for a short time,”but they could associate them with feeling stressed if there was a big disruption in everyday routine. If you are seeing behavior changes in your friend’s dog when adding a foster, or removing one, it could be her dog is relating a foster coming in to being uncomfortable, or if they were too good of “pals” separation anxiety when leaving. I want the dog, mine and foster, to think I am the party, not the other dog.
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