When you bring a rescue pet home, it’s important that you help it feel safe in its new environment.
Here are some of our top tips:
- Offer it a safe space where it can retreat to. Particularly if you have a large family and it has come from a more isolated space, lots of new people can be overwhelming. Ensure your rescue dog has somewhere to go to escape the chaos.
- Establish a routine early on so your dog knows when to expect meal times and walks. This will help it to settle into its new life with ease. Of course, fresh drinking water should be available at all times.
- Start playing early. PETS recommends using a quality toy, such as one from the KONG range, and interact with your pet. This will help build a bond between you and your new animal with an activity you can both enjoy.
- When you need to leave the house, leave the rescue with a KONG Classic. Not only is this toy good quality, but the activity of chewing can also help relieve anxiety, making your pet calmer and feel less concerned about potential abandonment.
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