Introducing Natasha! Humans are scary at first, and she will be skittish while she settles in and learns she can trust you. Taking her outside will, first, require some patience. As a flight risk during this skittish phase, a fenced yard and slip lead are needed. But with the help of consistency, calm cuddles, and treats- you will earn a ride or die bff, snuggle baby, that is very easy to care for.
Once the trust is there, you become her rock! Take it from me, foster momma and this little nugget’s current bff. She becomes a little shadow that demands belly rubs and will sleep little spoon all night. Potty trained and knows how to use a pee pad for the long stretches, crate trained (although she’ll eventually rather be by your side), and fantastic with any other animal. Giant dogs, rambunctious kittens, she’s cool. All she needs is her human, a good dog bed and she’s a happy camper. Minimal barking, road trip approved (we just drove to Florida and back for the holiday). She did great!
Kids might be a bit too overwhelming, though this hasn’t been tested. She seems to have a harder time with men; though this definitely has improved in time. I would say the primary caregiver should be a woman.
The first few days, few weeks, will have their challenges. But once you get over that hump and her little wiggly butt is greeting you with a smile (literally), y’all will wonder how you could live without each other.
Introducing Natasha! Humans are scary at first, and she will be skittish while she settles in and learns she can trust you. Taking her outside will, first, require some patience. As a flight risk during this skittish phase, a fenced yard and slip lead are needed. But with the help of consistency, calm cuddles, and treats- you will earn a ride or die bff, snuggle baby, that is very easy to care for.
Once the trust is there, you become her rock! Take it from me, foster momma and this little nugget’s current bff. She becomes a little shadow that demands belly rubs and will sleep little spoon all night. Potty trained and knows how to use a pee pad for the long stretches, crate trained (although she’ll eventually rather be by your side), and fantastic with any other animal. Giant dogs, rambunctious kittens, she’s cool. All she needs is her human, a good dog bed and she’s a happy camper. Minimal barking, road trip approved (we just drove to Florida and back for the holiday). She did great!
Kids might be a bit too overwhelming, though this hasn’t been tested. She seems to have a harder time with men; though this definitely has improved in time. I would say the primary caregiver should be a woman.
The first few days, few weeks, will have their challenges. But once you get over that hump and her little wiggly butt is greeting you with a smile (literally), y’all will wonder how you could live without each other.
