| Above and Beyond English Setter Rescue |
| Pink Get The Party Started |
| Okay, I have decided to foster-NOW WHAT??? (Commonly called, "Fostering 101") |
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Things to have ready:
Crate, bedding, new toys for just them, food, dishes, harness and leash, buddy
tags will either come with them or arrived before, baby gates.
Crate, bedding, new toys for just them, food, dishes, harness and leash, buddy
tags will either come with them or arrived before, baby gates.
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Day 1:
You will probably have driven the last leg of the transport and your
new foster has probably been overwhelmed by new people, changing
vehicles, maybe a drastic change in weather. This is probably going to
be a little stressful for them. You will want to have an area gated that
your new foster can get a feel for the smells, sounds and activities of
your home. This will enable the dog to watch your other dogs, and
they him safely. Usually we don't know exactly what they have been
exposed to so it is best to give them all a couple of days to unwind.
Crate your foster at night with new bedding and a toy. Be prepared
for some whining, reassure them, let them potty and try to sleep.
Some are used to crates, so it wont be a problem. A lot of people
have the crate in their bedroom so that they can attend to the dog as
soon as they need to. It may be comforting for the dog to be near
you. Some opt not to crate, but we recommend you know how your
foster will act before leaving him loose in the house all night.
You will probably have driven the last leg of the transport and your
new foster has probably been overwhelmed by new people, changing
vehicles, maybe a drastic change in weather. This is probably going to
be a little stressful for them. You will want to have an area gated that
your new foster can get a feel for the smells, sounds and activities of
your home. This will enable the dog to watch your other dogs, and
they him safely. Usually we don't know exactly what they have been
exposed to so it is best to give them all a couple of days to unwind.
Crate your foster at night with new bedding and a toy. Be prepared
for some whining, reassure them, let them potty and try to sleep.
Some are used to crates, so it wont be a problem. A lot of people
have the crate in their bedroom so that they can attend to the dog as
soon as they need to. It may be comforting for the dog to be near
you. Some opt not to crate, but we recommend you know how your
foster will act before leaving him loose in the house all night.
Week 1:
If your dog has not been vetted or seems ill, contact
the board for approved vet visit information. They
will tell you what he needs, whether it is necessary or
not. After the vet visit, if the vet feels more needs to
be done, contact the board to let them know what
should be done. Your foster is probably going to be
UTD (up-to-date) on shots and heartworm tested.
You should probably run in a fecal sample for the
safety of all the animals in your home.
If your dog has not been vetted or seems ill, contact
the board for approved vet visit information. They
will tell you what he needs, whether it is necessary or
not. After the vet visit, if the vet feels more needs to
be done, contact the board to let them know what
should be done. Your foster is probably going to be
UTD (up-to-date) on shots and heartworm tested.
You should probably run in a fecal sample for the
safety of all the animals in your home.
Things should be smoothing out and your new pup is probably having the time of their lives with your
attention and their new playmates. You may also be noticing some behaviors that are either troubling
or wonderful. Parts of their personality will be showing each day they are with you. It is a good idea to
keep a journal on your pup to go back to when preparing your write-up. Start taking pictures!!!!!
attention and their new playmates. You may also be noticing some behaviors that are either troubling
or wonderful. Parts of their personality will be showing each day they are with you. It is a good idea to
keep a journal on your pup to go back to when preparing your write-up. Start taking pictures!!!!!
Week 2:
You probably know your new foster fairly well by now. You are going
to be thinking about what kind of home would best suit the dog. Is
he/she good with other dogs, cats, kids, fearful, dominant or a
runner? You want to make the most truthful assessment of the dog
to really find the best home, a forever home. You may have some
background information at this point that will help make sense of why
the dog does this or that. Most rescues come from bad situations and
they haven't had the training or attention they deserve. Some are
just dogs that have been surrendered from decent homes but
circumstances require a change in home. Those are the easy ones.
You probably know your new foster fairly well by now. You are going
to be thinking about what kind of home would best suit the dog. Is
he/she good with other dogs, cats, kids, fearful, dominant or a
runner? You want to make the most truthful assessment of the dog
to really find the best home, a forever home. You may have some
background information at this point that will help make sense of why
the dog does this or that. Most rescues come from bad situations and
they haven't had the training or attention they deserve. Some are
just dogs that have been surrendered from decent homes but
circumstances require a change in home. Those are the easy ones.
General Training:
As a foster home, it is in the best interest of your foster to try and do away with some of those
naughty habits. We don't expect you to be miracle workers though! Some dogs are always going to
counter surf, jump, escape etc., but, if you work on correcting those behaviors and have keywords
for each discipline action, that can be passed onto the adoptive home to continue what you have
been able to accomplish.
As a foster home, it is in the best interest of your foster to try and do away with some of those
naughty habits. We don't expect you to be miracle workers though! Some dogs are always going to
counter surf, jump, escape etc., but, if you work on correcting those behaviors and have keywords
for each discipline action, that can be passed onto the adoptive home to continue what you have
been able to accomplish.
Crate Training
Crate training is very important as well. It is something
that, when done properly, can make an adoption successful.
When a dog has been crate-trained and accept it, the new
owners can feel ok with crating them during working hours.
Thus, alleviating the trashed house upon return.
Crate training is very important as well. It is something
that, when done properly, can make an adoption successful.
When a dog has been crate-trained and accept it, the new
owners can feel ok with crating them during working hours.
Thus, alleviating the trashed house upon return.
Leash-training
The new owners probably are looking forward to walking their
new dog. Imagine their shock as they are dragged down the
road. By teaching them to walk well on a leash you are creating
a happy activity that all will enjoy. Experiment with different
leads until you find one that works.
The new owners probably are looking forward to walking their
new dog. Imagine their shock as they are dragged down the
road. By teaching them to walk well on a leash you are creating
a happy activity that all will enjoy. Experiment with different
leads until you find one that works.
House-training
A young dog may not be in your home long enough to accomplish this and a new environment
will mean the new owners will have to work on this as well. That should be made clear to
potential adopters. A new dog of any age can have accidents and it is up to them to show
them the appropriate place. If you get an older foster who has spent their lives kenneled, it will
be just like having a new puppy. Use the same technique for that dog as a pup. Bring them
out hourly, praise them when they potty outside, teach them to tell you they need to go out.
A young dog may not be in your home long enough to accomplish this and a new environment
will mean the new owners will have to work on this as well. That should be made clear to
potential adopters. A new dog of any age can have accidents and it is up to them to show
them the appropriate place. If you get an older foster who has spent their lives kenneled, it will
be just like having a new puppy. Use the same technique for that dog as a pup. Bring them
out hourly, praise them when they potty outside, teach them to tell you they need to go out.
In Ending....
Most importantly, what you give this dog is love. This dog may have never known the life of a family
pet and they will have issues, they will make mistakes, they may even act ungrateful. They will have
behaviors pop up from out of nowhere that will need to be dealt with. When that happens and you are
at a loss, write to the group, we as a group will help solve the problem. You will have support every
step of the way. If you need help, just ask. I f you have a foster that just cant be worked with based
on your experience, we will do what we can to move dogs around so that the more experienced foster
home will work with the dog.
Our goal is to save English Setters and to make their lives wonderful. We couldn't do it without the
dedication of our foster homes.
Most importantly, what you give this dog is love. This dog may have never known the life of a family
pet and they will have issues, they will make mistakes, they may even act ungrateful. They will have
behaviors pop up from out of nowhere that will need to be dealt with. When that happens and you are
at a loss, write to the group, we as a group will help solve the problem. You will have support every
step of the way. If you need help, just ask. I f you have a foster that just cant be worked with based
on your experience, we will do what we can to move dogs around so that the more experienced foster
home will work with the dog.
Our goal is to save English Setters and to make their lives wonderful. We couldn't do it without the
dedication of our foster homes.
| You Know Your Failing (but not failed yet) Fostering 101 When: by Brad Michael (who "was" currently fostering a senior) |
1) You buy brass name tags with your home address and contact info to put next
to his Buddy Tag.
2) You have a picture of him on your desktop of your computer.
3) When the topic comes up on the board of someone having interest in a senior
dog - You just pass it by with no mention of your "senior" foster.
4) You buy a new leather collar for him just because.
5) Every other night your wife says to you "you know he is really growing on me."
6) You have about a dozen nicknames for him for the funny things he does.
7) You make plans six months out that include your foster dog.
to his Buddy Tag.
2) You have a picture of him on your desktop of your computer.
3) When the topic comes up on the board of someone having interest in a senior
dog - You just pass it by with no mention of your "senior" foster.
4) You buy a new leather collar for him just because.
5) Every other night your wife says to you "you know he is really growing on me."
6) You have about a dozen nicknames for him for the funny things he does.
7) You make plans six months out that include your foster dog.
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Brad and Melissa with their crew.
Update: While Brad had really good
intentions when he wrote the above,
he and Melissa failed Fostering 101. If
one is going to fail at something, this is
the way to go!!
intentions when he wrote the above,
he and Melissa failed Fostering 101. If
one is going to fail at something, this is
the way to go!!
| Fostering -3 - Letting You Go... |
| Fostering -1 - Foster Homes Needed |
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| Fostering -1 - Foster Homes Needed |
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| Fostering -3 - Letting You Go... |
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