What’s with all these rules and questions?

After all – aren’t these homeless dogs? Wouldn’t any owner be better than being a dog, lamenting in rescue? Than being homeless?? Nope – as a matter of fact, those questions and in-depth applications have a purpose. The individuals who run these rescues have seen quite a bit of dog stuff in their day. They […]
Two Week Decompression Cheat Sheet

Basically, the two-week decompression is for the dog to learn about how to be a dog in a home, provide structure and rules, and give them the foundation to succeed in being a house dog. Every dog is different, so this process may take weeks to months. Run that dog! Making sure they burn off […]
Important tips for introducing your foster to your home, family, and other animals

All dogs are different. Dogs can love you but not respect you – there is a difference. Dogs are pack animals. Adding a dog into a house with even one other dog creates a dog pack mentality. It is our job, as the human, to establish pack leadership. If this is not done from minute […]