Day One
On a dog’s first day home, the tail tends to go down, and your new best friend may seem a bit timid. This is because dogs develop an institutionalization in their shelter cage. New owners tend to leave their dog be on its first day, but this is actually ill-advised.
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Many dog trainers recommend highly that a dog is given a routine from day one. Starting with a nice walk around the block to sniff out the new neighborhood, followed by a good meal in their blanket filled crate, followed by tons of hugs and kisses. The next dog requires a very active routine to be happy in her new home!