Raising A Pomeranian Rescue Dog

Thursday, December 11th, 2008 at 7:44 am

When you make that decision to give a Pomeranian rescue dog a second chance in life you are doing a wonderful thing and you should be commended for it. No pet should have to suffer and every pet should have a chance at a good life with a family that loves and cares for it. Like any other animal that has been rescued from abuse, a Pomeranian is going to have some quirks and things about it that you are going to have to deal with early on. Be patient, the little dog has been through a lot.

Even if the rescue organization you got the Pomeranian rescue dog from says that their vet looked the dog over you should get your new pet to your own vet as soon as possible. A second opinion about an abused animal never hurts and your vet will want the time to get familiar with your new dog as well.

It is in the genes of a Pomeranian to be a natural alarm system and bark with that high-pitched bark at anything that moves or they think moves. A Pomeranian rescue dog then will probably be a barking machine because they are just coming out of a bad situation and will probably be on edge. You can remind the dog that barking is not necessary by being forceful and consistent but not mean. Over time the barking should begin to subside.

Housebreaking a well-adjusted Pomeranian can take quite a while so a Pomeranian rescue dog will probably be a challenge if they are not already housebroken. Try the standard housebreaking methods at first and be patient because it can take a long time for them to get it. If they are already housebroken then they will adjust quickly, but if they are not then you will have to train them and you will need to take your time and be ready for somewhat of a struggle.

Pomeranians are very intelligent dogs that like to get their way and are a very pompous breed of dog. You may notice a change in your Pomeranian rescue dog as time goes by and this is very normal. When a traumatized animal comes to you they carry their past with them and some breeds never really learn that their new surroundings are better. A Pomeranian should catch on that their days of abuse are over and they should begin to exhibit their real personality as time goes by.

Be patient with your Pomeranian rescue dog and give it the time it needs to adjust to your home and your family. Contact your vet if you need advice or even see if any of the local Pomeranian breeders would be willing to offer some advice as well. Stay patient and always use positive reinforcement and never punish your dog. Over time it will reward you with love.

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