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Originally Posted by Maximo  I agree with Ann (Wylie's Mom), who knows a lot about shelter dogs. She volunteers in a shelter that sends pups home with the volunteers for 'vacations.'
The photos and videos I have seen of dogs in shelters show that many of them shut down emotionally. It's a tough environment for many.
Give her time to acclimate. She probably is so relieved to have a home and family.  She might be a little fearful how long it will last too. Might take her some time to understand that she is really home for good. |
Maybe, however I didn't know dogs were that complex thinkers. (Not insulting dogs)
She does seem a bit relieved. She likes to spend time sleeping by me and I found some methods of play with her... I think she likes tug of war, I think she likes chasing, chewing definitely hits the mark for her.
She can be a picky eater, but if you leave it long enough and walk away she'll still eat it (or some of it) if she's really hungry. Tough love I guess.
Still going to change her food to science diet later on. She seems to be keen on wet food, but I'd rather feed her dry food. As wet food causes tartar to increase.
I am still thinking of a dog bed for her. She likes to be comfy, but her chewing- not sure if she'd rip up a bed if she got bored. Sasha wouldn't, but she's definitely not sasha.