Dogs that have not been largely indoor members of a family home prior to joining Saving Grace may not have experienced some of what most pet owners consider “normal” everyday activities. Examples include:
- Walking on lead – especially in more urban areas
- Basic manners and commands
- Bathing and other routine grooming
- Riding in the car
- Stairs and slippery flooring
- Televisions, vacuums and other appliances
- Visiting public places – pet stores, parks, outdoor restaurants
- Toys, playing fetch or other games
- Eating meals on a consistent schedule
Even dogs that have experienced these, are in a new place with new people which makes things a little different than what they were used to prior to their adoption.
