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Behavior & Training > Tips on teaching to \"play nice?\"

Foxtimus- Prime

"Autobots, I'm- in pursuit."		 
 
Barked: Wed Oct 28, '09 5:28pm PST 
I recently adopted a year-old mixed breed. My guess is Pomeranian/Sheltie mix, but who knows.

Foxy has loads of energy and LOVES to play, the only problem is that I don't necessarily love the way he plays.

Anytime I play with him it starts off fine, then he'll start growling and biting. It doesn't seem intentionally aggresive-I think it's just the way he plays. His ears are up, tail wagging...I've tried just halting play whenever he starts the behavior, but it's been two weeks of that and no results.

Any suggestions?
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Rescue, Adoption & Happy Endings > Any other Rescue/Animal Welfare workers on Dogster?
Foxtimus- Prime

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Barked: Thu Oct 22, '09 3:34pm PST 
I have been trying to find a forum or some sort of group online for fellow shelter, animal rescue, and animal welfare workers to connect and talk with.

Why not on Dogster?

If you're interested in being a part of this group/forum, let me know!
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Rescue, Adoption & Happy Endings > suddenly panicked

Foxtimus- Prime

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Barked: Wed Oct 21, '09 7:53pm PST 
Fostering is hard. Don't let anyone tell you differently. No matter how hard you try to avoid that attachment, it will form.

An excerpt from Ken Foster's WONDERFUL book about "finding yoursef" in animal rescue, "The Dogs Who Found Me:"

How to Let Go
-First accept that no list will really help you.
-Your job is to get the dogs ready for their real home. Focus on socializing them with the outside world rather than cuddling with them in front of a fire.
-Only adopt to people you feel are right for the dog. Encourage them to keep in touch, but allow them room to have the dog on their own terms.
-Keep photos...you might not want to look back at them, but at least you know they are there. There will be times you need to remind yourself: This is why we do it.
-Every dog you place opens you up to help more.
-Remind yourself, if you have to, the dog was never really yours.

You said you were worried that the foster won't have enough attention in competition with your other babies. Like Ken Foster said in the second item on the list, your job is to SOCIALIZE. Having two other dogs will be a wonderful plus for socialization.

I just sent home my first foster after only 2 months with us. It went by so fast, but I will never forget him. 2 months is no doubt long enough to fall in love. I told myself I wouldn't get attached, but if you have a compassionate, loving heart (and anyone even willing to foster DOES) you will. But that's okay.

You will never forget a foster dog, that's for sure. And they will forever hold a place in your heart. But knowing that you guided that special dog to his or her perfect forever home will be worth it. I promise.
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