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Caring for a Rescued Pomeranian
Overview
Taking in a rescued Pomeranian is a noble action that should be applauded to no end.
These dogs may be rescued from Puppy Mills, from neglectful owners or dogs that were abandoned and found roaming outside...all alone.
It is everyday people who step up and become heroes...by taking these Pomeranians into their homes. Let's discuss how to care for a rescued Pomeranian.
These dogs may be rescued from Puppy Mills, from neglectful owners or dogs that were abandoned and found roaming outside...all alone.
It is everyday people who step up and become heroes...by taking these Pomeranians into their homes. Let's discuss how to care for a rescued Pomeranian.
Two Pomeranian puppies that were rescued and waiting for someone to love them forever
The Memory Span of Rescued Pomeranians
Nothing is Not Normal !
In regards to behavior with rescued Pomeranians, there is nothing that is not normal. The list is endless, however here are some examples of what will be "normal" behavior with a rescued dog:
Making Your Dog Feel Safe
What does a rescued dog need? The most important thing a rescued Pomeranian needs is to feel safe. He needs to feel that no matter how he acts, how strange his behavior, no matter how afraid he is to follow you out that door or how he runs from that running water...you will never hurt him, yell at him or make him feel in danger. In time, your dog will learn that he or she is safe.
A dog will have a better sense of security if they have a daily routine that they can count on. While your particular dog may resist one or some of these activities, following a daily routine will allow the dog to learn that he can count on you and the life around him. Knowing when he will be given food, when he will be taken outside and when he should sleep will help him feel that his life is structured and safe.
You should always:
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Whatever particular behavior issues a rescued Pomeranian may have, these can be resolved. How? With time and desensitization training. House training can begin right away, by following our training methods. However, training for other issues should not begin until your new family member is in your home for several months. Allow your rescued dog to become very familiar with the home and his human family members.
Caring for a rescued dog is a great act of love and one that will be rewarded. This, of course, is an overview of the care a rescued Pomeranian needs. To learn many more details, find out about the 400+ pages we have for you. Find out more.
Feeding
While we strongly recommend always following the proper Pomeranian feeding methods, a rescued dog may have a few odd behavioral patterns and patience will be needed. It is not uncommon for a rescued dog to take their food, run and hide to eat it. The sight of the food triggers the memory that food is precious and must be protected and that starvation could take place at any time. Again, with proper training, a dog that does this can learn to eat properly.
Vet Care
Depending on if a dog has previous medical conditions, most of the time a rescue dog needs to be taken to the vet a bit more than average. Of course, any current medical issues must be carefully watched. After the 1st year or so, if the dog is healthy, regular checkups will be all that is needed.
Two Angels
When a dog who is rescued from a harsh life is taken in by a loving owner, there are 2 angels that show their wings: The dog and the owner. There is no better feeling than looking into the eyes of a dog who was fearful of the world...only to have come to a point of cuddling in your arms and their eyes shine with love. These dogs are able to feel the power and safety of love because someone took the action to say "I will be the one who will love and care for this dog!". Aside from the endless rewards, that person has earned their wings.
No one can ever fully understand how deep a Pomeranian's emotional scars can run. The affects of past treatment and the memory that a dog holds will vary greatly from dog to dog. There are ongoing studies regarding a dog's memory capacity. Current theory holds that a dog may have a memory of approximately 10 days; however when encountered with a certain stimulus, that dog will then remember much further into the past.
For example, if a dog was hit with a belt, that memory may only hold for 10 days, however 6 months later, when seeing a belt, those memories will come back and stay for another 10 days or so. Therefore, what a dog experienced in the past that led to them needing rescue can affect that dog for the rest of their life.
This is why caring for a rescued Pomeranian is a bit tricky and the dog needs a loving owner who will be patient and understanding.
Just about all rescued dogs are capable of being loving, loyal and the most precious gift on Earth.
For example, if a dog was hit with a belt, that memory may only hold for 10 days, however 6 months later, when seeing a belt, those memories will come back and stay for another 10 days or so. Therefore, what a dog experienced in the past that led to them needing rescue can affect that dog for the rest of their life.
This is why caring for a rescued Pomeranian is a bit tricky and the dog needs a loving owner who will be patient and understanding.
Just about all rescued dogs are capable of being loving, loyal and the most precious gift on Earth.
Nothing is Not Normal !
In regards to behavior with rescued Pomeranians, there is nothing that is not normal. The list is endless, however here are some examples of what will be "normal" behavior with a rescued dog:
- Over-excitement for food - when a dog is deprived of food and essentially lived through a period of time in which they were painful and slowly starving, the dog may become extremely excited when food is to be given to them. The dog may behave as if that dog treat you are holding is the most precious thing that they have ever seen or smelled.
- Fear of surfaces - if a dog was left in a dog cage for an extended amount of time (sometimes years), that dog may have a fear of stepping on carpeted surfaces.
- Fear of water - if a dog was never groomed or experienced harsh grooming techniques -- the sound or the sight of water may trigger a great fear. The dog may tremble, whine or try to run away
Making Your Dog Feel Safe
What does a rescued dog need? The most important thing a rescued Pomeranian needs is to feel safe. He needs to feel that no matter how he acts, how strange his behavior, no matter how afraid he is to follow you out that door or how he runs from that running water...you will never hurt him, yell at him or make him feel in danger. In time, your dog will learn that he or she is safe.
A dog will have a better sense of security if they have a daily routine that they can count on. While your particular dog may resist one or some of these activities, following a daily routine will allow the dog to learn that he can count on you and the life around him. Knowing when he will be given food, when he will be taken outside and when he should sleep will help him feel that his life is structured and safe.
You should always:
- Keep the dog's food and water in the very same spot all of the time. As soon as you their water bowl is empty, refill it and put it right back in its place.
- A daily routine should be established. This will include:
- A waking time
- A morning walk to eliminate
- Breakfast, if the Pomeranian is still a puppy
- Play time - human interaction is very important
- Grooming - bathes, daily brushing, daily dental care, etc.
- Lunch time - if the Pomeranian is still a puppy
- Toy time - the dog should feel secure that they are the owners of their dog toys and that no one takes them away
- A brisk walk for exercise
- Dinner time
- Family time - when the family gathers in the living room to watch a movie, TV, read or other - the dog should be welcomed into the room to relax upon the couch or snuggle on a blanket on the floor
- Being taken outside to eliminated, as many times as is needed. A good rule of thumb is 1 hour for each month of age - for example each hour for a 1 month old pup, every 3 hours for a 3 month old, etc.
- Bed time - when the dog is shown to their dog bed, lights are lower, the dog is patted and talked to in a quiet voice and the family falls asleep
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Whatever particular behavior issues a rescued Pomeranian may have, these can be resolved. How? With time and desensitization training. House training can begin right away, by following our training methods. However, training for other issues should not begin until your new family member is in your home for several months. Allow your rescued dog to become very familiar with the home and his human family members.
Caring for a rescued dog is a great act of love and one that will be rewarded. This, of course, is an overview of the care a rescued Pomeranian needs. To learn many more details, find out about the 400+ pages we have for you. Find out more.
Feeding
While we strongly recommend always following the proper Pomeranian feeding methods, a rescued dog may have a few odd behavioral patterns and patience will be needed. It is not uncommon for a rescued dog to take their food, run and hide to eat it. The sight of the food triggers the memory that food is precious and must be protected and that starvation could take place at any time. Again, with proper training, a dog that does this can learn to eat properly.
Vet Care
Depending on if a dog has previous medical conditions, most of the time a rescue dog needs to be taken to the vet a bit more than average. Of course, any current medical issues must be carefully watched. After the 1st year or so, if the dog is healthy, regular checkups will be all that is needed.
Two Angels
When a dog who is rescued from a harsh life is taken in by a loving owner, there are 2 angels that show their wings: The dog and the owner. There is no better feeling than looking into the eyes of a dog who was fearful of the world...only to have come to a point of cuddling in your arms and their eyes shine with love. These dogs are able to feel the power and safety of love because someone took the action to say "I will be the one who will love and care for this dog!". Aside from the endless rewards, that person has earned their wings.
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