S4 EP16: Rescue Pug Honeymoon Period
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges and experiences of new rescue pug owners during the initial adjustment period.
Today we’re talking about something every new rescue pug pawrent should be aware of— the Rescue Pug Honeymoon period . Specifically, what happens when you bring home a rescue pug and they seem unbelievably well behaved or incredibly naughty and you think to yourself, WOW I lucked out or have I made a huge mistake. Our fur-end Jess from Howling Success Dog Training is back to talk about the emotional rollercoaster of those first few weeks/months, and how to support your new snuggle pug as they settle into their fur-ever home. In this episode we talk about: 03:50 Tell us a little bit about yourself 06:25 Let’s talk about the 3:3:3 Rule (guidelines), also known as the Rescue Dog/Pug Honeymoon Period 11:20 What’s ‘My Last Dog’ syndrome? 12:30 The impawtance of investing time early to help your rescue pug transition 15:40 What to do if your honeymoon period is more like a horror story 20:10 What is in my ‘New Puggie toolkit’ 24:00 The impawtance of learning Dog Body Launguage 28:30 Creating a safe space for your new Rescue Puggie 29:20 Why it’s ok to become upset/overwhelmed in those early days/weeks 36:10 Why getting professional behavioural help in the beginning will be your saviour…
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