give him a second chance

"Adopt an abandoned pet, give it another chance. This beautiful action can become a nightmare if we do not inquire of blunders to avoid when you adopt an animal abandoned. For the collection to reject 15 days later, would be an additional trauma to the dog or cat and you. Reflect its environment, its availability, its expectations are things to consider when visiting the refuge. Because making the right choice of the species (dog or cat) of the race and size of the animal that we will collect will guarantee a lasting relationship. Making the right choice A large dog with long hair, for example, is attractive, but demand for space in the home and car, a bit of ground to frolic, the time for long walks, regular grooming and a food budget important. A small dog company, if you leave at least three times a day, fit more easily in an apartment that Huskies, a Bernese Mountain Dog or a hunting dog. Some breeds selected for particular characteristics and originally developed by farmers (eg shepherd dogs specialize in the care, protection or herd) need a very attentive master able to educate them with "a iron fist in a velvet glove "and also give them sufficient activity that compensates for their lack of work if you live at home or with a spouse should be sure that the animal will be welcome. With children will attempt to determine whether the animal has already been familiar to small and what was his behavior towards them? The future "gathering" should also be aware that certain breeds of dogs or cats present forms of ill-temper he could live. A cat with "Siamese" for example accept there its exclusive commitment? It is uncommon for shelters or organizations familiar with the details of past animals they house. Some teachers have failed to understand the reasons for the undesirable behavior of their dogs such as destruction, aggression, barking, dirty ... So they reject it. Others, seeing that little ball of hair that has been cracked has grown, the need to remove it, nourish, in short, daily care, prefer them. Cats, they are mostly abandoned near the home of teachers who move or go on leave. They mistakenly believe that the cat will be happier near his former place of life and find his own food. Why and how was abandoned dog or cat you have chosen to collect? you will not probably never will, but it is sure he has suffered, and will need time to recover his balance, his trust in man. He first experienced the distress of losing its way of life with its former masters, sometimes wandering before being picked up, sometimes the abuse and certainly suffering from a visit to the shelter conditions. Some dogs are labeled "aggression" or "mordeurs" just because they have snarled or showed the fangs, and cats because they have "spat" or scratched. Often these are natural reactions that are part of codes of communication of the case. Some forms of aggression have been "installed" in animals, in an emotionally toxic relationship or to poor or lack of education, sometimes it's the stress of confinement behind bars ... Otherwise, when you retrieve one whose eyes you are unhappy attendri, prepare the future with these tips. Good gesture No exaggerated tenderness and put forth good life rules supreme responsibility, understanding and respectful, but not too permissive pretext that this animal has already suffered too much. By car, it is prudent to put it away in a transport box, it could quietly become familiar with your voice, your smell. No effusions noisy children, but rather need calm to moderate stress. If he is ill during the trip, do want to reassure you that would reinforce the feeling that he has reason to be scared. If it is a dog, take the time to go walking in a calm, without letting go of course, it is too early for that. Call him by name in a soft voice and praise him if he needs it already takes a little confidence. Upon arrival at home, let him find his rhythm in your life, the places permit or not. If it is a dog, give it immediately with a basket of toys, a bowl of water. Choose a quiet corner where he can take refuge, rest without fear and will not be disturbed (especially by children to whom you must learn respect for the newcomer). Not in a place of transit (entry, hallway, down stairs) to control the movements of all and does not place the animal in subordinate, or in any room that must be reserved for humans. In his first meal (always after yours) make sure he eats quiet and only giving him time to adjust to his new food (probably not the one he was used). Gamelle once given, can never commit the blunder of his resume under the pretext of showing him that dominates! The dog had expected, once it is up to him. It might trigger a fear and aggression, which would be motivated by the fear of an unpredictable person. Do not force contact if it is fearful, do anything sudden, he needed time to regain confidence, leave the little by little come to you. He could be beaten by humans, male or be abused by children and continues to fear. Time, patience and understanding will help to abate. If it is messy the first few days, do not be angry, it reveals his distress, it needs time to adapt. If it was relieved the night or day in your absence, clean out of his presence, do not scold a dog can not associate your anger has risen to its action. If it is a male, and he lifts the leg on a piece of furniture before you start on a No! sound of a voice angry. We can not know how and when he disagreed that the animal is taken out, never after. For chat show him where his litter-box, and his bowl of water bowl and placed a safe distance away. Tell him clearly that he should not climb on the work plan, the kitchen table or the dining room; Ban her baby's room etc. .. Your cat will quickly "good manners" ... After their abandonment, fear the dogs away from their new master. We must therefore prepare them gently for momentary separations. When you stay at home, start by not accustomed to give you and just stay in another room. Teach him then that your departure is always followed by return: why leave the house without a watch or talk to him, stay away a few minutes and still come back with a neutral attitude, without responding to his outpouring of joy. Then gradually increase the time you're away. In summary, to find balance these animals need indulgent masters, calm, patient, affectionate but not excessive, and considering proposing rules of life in an animal. It is sometimes wise to take the advice of a behaviorist, in 1 or 2 interviews, inform the new teacher attitudes just facing an animal momentarily too disturbed by the abandonment. o-drafting Daniele Mirat Gaudron and Françoise