This blog is for people who have adopted a dog from Ridgeback Rescue of the US (RRUS). This blog provides a forum for you to share stories (both joys and concerns) about your adopted ridgeback. This blog is ONLY to be used for this. This is not for the discussion of rescue business. Any posts found to be in violation of this will be removed.
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Here are some general rules we should keep in mind when posting to the blog. These rules are here to protect both you and the dogs.Moderators have the right to edit and delete posts. If violations of these rules are found, expect your post to be edited or deleted.
If we find any derogatory, negative or inflammatory postings on this blog the offenders posting privileges and/or membership to this blog will be suspended or revoked.
Remember - this is a private blog run by RRUS for use by our adopters. You are a member at our invitation. All invites are at the discretion of RRUS.
General posting rules:1) It is better to speak (write) in general terms on the ânet rather than specifics.
2) Only use first names in your postings.
3) Only use state names.
4) Do not post your address or telephone numbers on the blog.
5) Give a general background on the dog
6) Keep it positive. This blog is for all of our adopters to share the joys and concerns about their new dog. It will also be a forum for potential adopters to find out what it is like to adopt a rescue. Everyone is free to comment on any post. However, please be aware that all comments are moderated and will not be posted if they are negative or derogatory in nature.
7) Have FUN!!!
Now, everyone, start posting! We want to hear all about your newfound companions.
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Your Friendly Moderator
3 Comments:
Awesome!!!! I am so glad Duke and your family have found each other! Thank you sooooo much for sharing him with us.
This reminded me of a rescue dog my sister in law took in who was petrified of men. My very gruff father in law took to talking in a very high pitched voice around the dog until he felt more comfortable. It was hysterical to see this big macho man talking to the scared dog in a very girly voice. As long as he spoke this way and was very calm and gentle with the dog, all was well. They are good buds now.
Patti
Great pics, your family is just beautiful.
Bacari is also very nervous around men, he better but it still makes him a little on edge. Obviously patience is a MUST. Group Obedience class helps A LOT. he really started to come out of his shell. I tried to pair up w. the men in the class for exercises so Bacari would see that all men weren't bad.
Just Don't take it personally. I did at first and it made me upset. Bacari felt that and it sent him backwards. If your husband or you for that matter get upset, just leave the room, cool off and then come back refreshed. I can't tell you how many times I have screamed into the pillow so he would not hear me. I just would ask "WHY can't you let it go?"
Another thing that helps is having your second dog who is confident and knows the way the home works. Lean on him as well. If you want Duke to understand, do something w/ your other dog first. He will soon start to see that his "brother" likes your husband and soon will start to trust more.
My husband spent a lot of time just being the good guy. He still does. To Bacari, he is the giver of all things good, esp TREATS!! Bacari will actually beg for food from him. He puts his head on the lap and wrinkles that forehead in true Ridgeback form- it is too cute and he normally gets what he wants.
These dogs all come w/ their own set of baggage. It is a joy to be a part of the whole ordeal as they learn to let it go.
Please keep us all updated as Duke progresses into the dog he was meant to be.
RRUS starts the healing and we as adopters finish the job.
Amanda
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