Best Practices
Introductions
Most of our dogs are dog-friendly, but a slow, controlled introduction is vital for success:
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Outdoor Meet-Up: Start by meeting your new foster and current resident dog(s) outside.
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Leash Walk: Take them on a neutral walk together to break the ice.
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Containment Zone: Give your new foster a gated, separate room (like a laundry room or spare bedroom) to settle in for at least the first 24 hours.
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Management Tools: If you notice any tension, immediately use crates and gates to keep the dogs separated or to provide them with necessary breaks from each other.
