[Dailydrool] I need foster help!

[J Marchlewski]

As I've warned new foster homes, the first 24 to 48 hours can be very
stressful.  One key in fostering is to have a foster that has a similar
temperment to the resident dogs.  If your dog was used to the other dog
being sedentary, then a really active foster can be a problem.

As far as growling and snapping - that can be normal.  The order of the
pack has been upset.  My submission female basset Lady becomes a growling
b*tch when a new foster arrives.  Within 48 to 72 hours, she settles down
to ignoring the new foster.  At some point (a week or so later), Lady will
start playing with the foster.  It's at that point that some family will
call about the foster within the next 48 hours.

If you don't feel comfortable with your dog and your foster, ask the rescue
for assistance.  They might be able to send a volunteer over to help access
the situation.  Don't feel like a failure if you need to rehome your foster
- it happens to most of us at some point.

Lisa - feel free to email me directly if you wish.

Jan
Lady & Dexter
Fostering Sadie, long-haired Rosie and Buster, Jr.

On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 11:18 AM, Lisa Board <lisaboardva at gmail.com> wrote:

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> Hey all! I need advice. I started fostering a young, recently neutered
> hound. He is a good boy, very sweet disposition. A little mouthy, but
> hoping to hear from the rescue's trainer in how to manage that, and the
> occasional humping/ jumping.
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> I took him on partly to see how Baloo would do , and it truly troubles me
> to say Baloo is not on board. If he isn't roaring and snapping at the
> foster, he's ignoring him. It makes me so sad because the foster is a GOOD
> dog; he never yells back, all he wants to do is play. I feel I've done
> little except annoy Baloo here
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> I guess I thought they'd be instant pals and that Baloo "needed" another
> dog around. He did love Zoe, they bonded quickly and she went to the Bridge
> in December. Any advice on the pack dynamic? There hasn't been any
> bloodshed, thank God - do I just let them figure it out? Please feel free
> to contact me offline. I'm feeling I let my dog down, and the foster too
> because maybe he at least had dogs to play with at the kennel! Reality
> checks welcomed and appreciated.
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> Thanks!
> Lisa
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