by rescuecoll | Jul 7, 2025 | Articles
š¾ Helping a Shy or Fearful Dog Feel Safe Building Trust with Patience, Respect, and Small Wins Some rescue dogs bounce into their new homes ready to play and bond right away. Others⦠donāt. They may shrink away, flinch from touch, hide under furniture, or avoid eye...
by rescuecoll | Jul 7, 2025 | Advice, Articles
š¾ Creating a Daily Routine for Your New Dog Structure, Stability, and Success for Rescue Dogs Bringing home a new dogāespecially a rescueācan be exciting, but also a bit overwhelming. Youāre adjusting, theyāre adjusting, and sometimes it feels like chaos. Thatās where...
by rescuecoll | Jul 7, 2025 | Advice, Articles
š¾ Enrichment 101: Preventing Boredom in Rescue Dogs Keep Their Minds Busyāand Their Behavior in Check Dogs arenāt just furry companionsātheyāre intelligent, curious animals who thrive when they have things to do. Without meaningful activities, dogs can become bored,...
by rescuecoll | Jul 7, 2025 | Advice, Articles
š¾ Chewing and Destructive Behavior in Dogs Why It Happens and How to Stop It (Without the Frustration) One of the most common complaints from new adopters is destructive chewingāruined shoes, shredded pillows, gnawed furniture, or mysterious holes in the yard. Itās...
by rescuecoll | Jul 7, 2025 | Advice, Articles
š¾ Dealing with Mild Separation Anxiety in Dogs Helping Your Dog Feel Calm When You’re Away Separation anxiety is one of the leading causes of behavior-related returns after adoptionābut not all cases are severe. Many dogs, especially newly adopted ones,...
by rescuecoll | Jul 7, 2025 | Advice, Articles
Ā š¾ Crate Training Without the Stress A Kind and Effective Guide to Crate Training Your Dog Crate training is one of the most helpful tools for building structure, teaching independence, and supporting house trainingābut only when done correctly. Unfortunately,...