Rehoming Tips?

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So, all being well after Tia, her mum and the lady's daughter come and visit us at the weekend, we may well be rehoming Tia next week.

We'll have a week and a half off with her so can get her settled although I realise it may take a while for her to get used to her new family.

We aim to be consistent from the offset and not let her in the bedrooms at night (although I know i'll find that hard) and get her used to using the dogflap from day one.

Any other ideas or tips?
 
I must have missed a post. Have you found a dog? What is it?
Thats great
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She just 'landed on our lap' she's a 2 1/2 year old fawn staffie called Tia. Owners are rehoming as they've split up and she's moving into a flat where she won't be able to walk her at lunchtime during the day. She's used to being on her own for mornings/afternoons but due to the house set up she never has the run of the garden during the day....

She's only 20 mins drive from us so I spent the afternoon with her yesterday and it was love! She wouldn't leave me alone and when the lady went to pick up her daughter she sat by my feet and wouldn't budge.

I really wasn't looking for a staff (as you know) but I can honestly say I've never met such a sweet looking, well behaved and lady like dog in my life! She's great with other dogs, waits for you to cross the road with her and is just amazing.

I think, as a first dog after years, you can't get much better (hopefully)!
 
Wow, sounds perfect. I always say there is something under your nose.
Just perfect for all concerned
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The dog needed a home and you wanted a dog.
I love Staffies. They are fantastic family dogs but full of fun as well.
I have only ever met 1 bad one. That is the one we took in a few months ago. She has got a lot better. She has always been 99% good. She was upset at moveing home which is why we had the slight problem at the start and the home life she came from upset her. Thats why we are looking for a single man for her.
Have lots of fun
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Sounds as if she will be just perfect, good luck with her. With regard to settling her in, I apologise if its stating the obvious but I would not be tempted to let her off lead in any unfenced areas until she is completely settled with you, I have heard horror stories of older dogs being rehomed who then get lost because their new owners let them run loose too soon.
 
MM - definately and I've already decided that with regards to letting her run loose!

I think the lady is getting upset because her daughter is disraught about her going - they're selling the house and ideally she'd go nearer the time of them moving but at the same time she said she doesn't want to loose us.

HHO vibes please that all goes well at the weekend!
 
Hope it all goes really well. Maybe get a giant extendalead for her to start with for her 'free' running? It worked well with our rescue Dobie (who is now free to run as we have Stalag 9 style 6 foot fencing round our farm - he likes to play with cattle and sheep :-O)

Staffies are often the softest dogs, Ive never met a bad one. There are a few because irresponsible people sometimes own them and treat them badly or breed them for the wrong reasons but the vast majority are soft as butter.

Wishing you many years of happiness with her :-)))))
 
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