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Showing posts with label shelter animals. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Every life needs a HAPPY ENDING! NYC KILL SHELTERS! Harris County ignoring Animal Abuse!



This poor boy desperately needs to be saved.

Then they saw the phone cord tied around his mouth and nose…
RESHAREWORTHY.COM|BY RESHAREWORTHY

Neighbors in a Houston condo complex turned to social media for help with dog on a porch who they say was being maltreated by his owner.
The situation, which was detailed on Second Chance Rescue NYC’s Facebook page, has caused a social media firestorm and prompted animal lovers to call for authorities to rescue the dog and charge the owner. 

Update: there will be a Press conference at 1200 Baker St, Houston, TX 77002 tomorrow -- thursday--please go show your support. COURTESY POST/WE ARE TRYING TO HELP THIS DOG.
YES THAT IS A RUBBER BAND AROUND THE MUZZLE
HARRIS COUNTY TEXAS. SHAME ON YOU. THIS IS LIVE AND HAPPENING NOW!!
"I'd like to take a moment to introduce the world to a very special piece of human garbage tonight... .. The Villas of Westador Condomeniums.
On Monday, the neighbor below this neanderthal knocked on their door, and said to them "Hey, you need to actually WALK your dog. You've left him on that wood-plank floored porch for the past 3 days, and the dog's piss and everything else is dripping down on my head when I'm sitting on my patio, below..." The neanderthal responded with laughter, and a turgid invitation for the neighbor to go and fornicate with himself.
The next day, this past Tuesday, the dog was seen, still on the small, 12x5 porch, only with a human diaper duct taped to it's hindquarters. Today is Thursday, and they FINALLY took the SAME diaper off of the dog! Not only that, but they also decided sometime between yesterday and tonight, to wrap an old-school phone cord tightly around the dog's mouth and nose, to keep it from whining. Today, they were "decent" enough to replace the phone cord with a thick rubber band. Not only that, but when my girlfriend climbed up the side of the building to get these photos of the dog (attached below), it was learned that the poor guy has a huge, un-treated and abscessed gash across its back and leg, ub addition to being emaciated. The dog had no food or water dish visible.
From what I have been able to show with documentation, the Harris County Animal Control has been contacted AT LEAST 14 times, by 4 different residents of this condomenium complex, since Monday of this week, and not a single person has received a response. 3 of the 4 people interviewed today claimed to have also sent emails, to which have been unreplied.
Tonight, a group of angry neighbors contacted the Harris County Sheriff's Department, and demanded that a deputy be dispatched to this monster's residence. The Deputy, to his credit, arrived promptly and was extremely courteous. He seemed to show a genuine and sincere concern for the dog, but reiterated the County's policy regarding animals. "We are here to police for people, not animals. That must be left up to Animal Control". He entered the residence and shortly after, the dog was brought inside. The Deputy exited the residence, shaking his head in disgust. He would not share with us what transpired, but assured the pitchfork and torch carrying crowd of neighbors that he would personally make sure that Animal Control will be out there tomorrow, and that he would make a note that this should be a top priority case. God bless this Deputy, because it was obvious the guy wanted to do much more than what his jurisdiction would allow.
I'm not blaming Animal Control or the Humane Society here, because Lord knows they have their hands full, and operate on a shoestring budget, but it would seem to me that if they received FOURTEEN messages regarding the same grossly abused animal, that they could at the very least return a phone call.
I am a Private Investigator for a living, and have worked cases of grossly neglected pets and animal abuse for several years. I try to volunteer as often as possible to those organizations that can benefit from the services that I'm trained and able to offer. Collecting evidence, documenting, and building a case is what I do. Calling out the disgusting bastards that are guilty of this heinous behavior personally, publicly, and with their personal contact information is an extra little added touch that I take great pride in providing.
So I want to personally invite each and every one of you to share this on your page, and until I can find this low-life's name and personal contact information, which I will gladly provide here, feel free to stop by and let this festering jackass know how a companion should be treated. That is off of FM1960 and 45N, so anyone in the area is welcome to drive by and witness this for themselves. I would encourage you to write letters, but I'd bet the farm that this worthless thug isn't capable of reading them."
It is also believed that the dog has a broken or badly injured leg, as well. Residents in the complex, separately and without collaboration, claimed that they have personally witnessed the owner beating the dog with his fists, hands, leash, and a newspaper.
Tonight Animal control showed up and was Appalled by all of the photos and conditions. We were hopeful when the Harris County Sheriff's Department showed up until it was discovered that the deputy is the father of the abuser!!! They began to threaten TO ARREST AMBER Cammack for causing a disturbance! !! Meanwhile Amber was the one calling the police for help all week. Children are crying outside and the sights and sounds of the poor abused dog!!! Harris County police department thinks animal abuse is ok!!!. Talk about abuse of power and letting animal abuse be ok. WTF!!!!!
In that apartment are also two pitbulls that are emaciated! !!!
Well folks lets do our part and call the police department in Harris County and demand justice. Call the district attorney. ...go to the address. TAG AND SHARE!!!!!!!!
IT IS NOT OK TO LEAVE THE DOGS THERE TO DIE AND KEEP GETTING NEGLECTED.
Ps: we have the footage and audio files of the grotesque display the police of Harris County put on. Corruption in Houston
District Attorney's office number:
(713) 755-58-00
You can say something like:
"My name is xxxxx I am calling from xxxxx, in regards to an animal cruelty complaint that isn't being handled incorrectly due to a conflict of interest due to the fact a Harris Sheriffs deputy being the father of the abuser.
Please forward the following message to the DA on my behalf: 'Please take action in this matter and open an investigation that will allow the animal(s) to be removed to safety and a second investigation into the deputy's corrupt actions. Thank you"
(...or something to that effect.)

Neighbors also say that the dog had phone cord tied around his mouth and nose allegedly because the dog had been whining too much, only for it to be replaced with a rubber band. “Today, they were ‘decent’ enough to replace the phone cord with a thick rubber band,” it says the Facebook post.
image: http://www.reshareworthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dog-houston-2.jpg
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Photo credit: YouTube/Amber Cammack
Despite the condo residents’ repeated calls to authorities, authorities have now said there is insufficient evidence to warrant charges. According to ABC 13, investigators and a veterinarian are said to have evaluated the dog and determined he was in good health. Therefore no charges will be filed.
The district attorney’s response has prompted outrage among the residents and animal advocates.
***********Read more at http://www.reshareworthy.com/neighbors-rally-to-help-dog-they-say-is-being-abused/#m653GLM7Mqwd8Hfs.99





MILEVA - A1055362 - Manhattan - Publicly Adoptable
***TO BE DESTROYED 11/06/15*** A volunteer writes: Curious sweet jaguar kitty cat with spellbinding green eyes. Total purr machine. Loves attention and rightfully deserves it! A young babe waiting for a loving and forever home.

Manhattan Center
My name is MILEVA. My Animal ID # is A1055362. -P
I am a female black and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/19/2015 from NY 10451, owner ...
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO/PHOTOS/VIDEOS & STATUS:http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/mileva-a1055362/
**PLEASE POST ALL OFFERS TO FOSTER/ADOPT & PLEDGES TO MAIN WEBSITE THREAD. THIS WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR RESCUES TO VIEW & RESPOND**

PALUZZA - A1056647 - Manhattan - Publicly Adoptable
TO BE DESTROYED 11/06/15 A volunteer writes: One can not find a more girly girl than Paluzza ! And she is such a sweetheart… Paluzza came to us as a stray. She is in need of veterinary assistance. Her belly is quite large, her hinds are stiff, her gait difficult, her coat, although clean is very thin and hair is missing by places. Her teeth have seen better days. Still her eyes are sparkling, her ears listening, and her will to be in company, petted and loved is quite alive and strong. She gathers all her strength to come when I call her. She loves to be on my lap and be kissed. She does not own a mean bone.. Paluzza is interested in other dogs, even if they are much bigger and younger than her. Good care, a safe and loving home might “put her back on her feet” or at least lessen her ailments. She is just too adorable and gentle to pass her over… Paluzza is at the Manhattan Care Center, an endearing gal we dream to see happy and well in your hands. Please, consider her. She is a little gem.

CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO/PHOTOS/VIDEOS & STATUS:http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/paluzza-a1056647/
**PLEASE POST ALL OFFERS TO FOSTER/ADOPT & PLEDGES TO MAIN WEBSITE THREAD. THIS WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR RESCUES TO VIEW & RESPOND**

You made a commitment - 9 years!
You walk away?

OREO - A1056662 - Brooklyn - Rescue Only
TO BE DESTROYED 11/06/15 ** SWEET SENIOR ** Oreo is not any ordinary dog, no she is a senior, a dog who was part of a family for nine years. Oreo arrived donning her best cookie inspired face, with cat housemate Snowball A1056664 by her side. The owners were moving, and a trip to the ACC of NYC was on their things to do list. Surrendered and alone, Oreo’s cat was quickly shuffled away to another holding area. Oreo sat in a cage and wondered what happened to her life ? Oreo was quiet and calm during her medical exam, but did not like her paws touched, Oreo also needs to be the only dog at this time, so she earned a New Hope only designation. The ACC does not have much time for nine year old dogs. Oreo is listed to be destroyed tomorrow. Please find it in your heart to advocate for her life. She does not deserve to be forgotten and dragged down the hall to be killed tomorrow. Do what you can to share her story and help find a comfortable place where she can continue her life. The right foster or adopter can save the day, so contact an approved rescue if this sounds like YOU. Loyalty to her cause would be appreciated, something that was forgotten when she was dropped of at the shelter.

CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO/PHOTOS/VIDEOS & STATUS:http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/oreo-a1056662/
**PLEASE POST ALL OFFERS TO FOSTER/ADOPT & PLEDGES TO MAIN WEBSITE THREAD. THIS WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR RESCUES TO VIEW & RESPOND**

SNORK - A1055851 - Brooklyn - Publicly Adoptable
TO BE DESTROYED 11/06/15
** EXPERIENCE RATED ** Snork is a young year old pup who had an interesting turn of events, he was a stray who had a finder that really liked him, but then an incident with a co worker occurred. A bite happened but without much information or backup from a reliable source. Snork entered the ACC of NYC with minimal information. On the bright side Snork was easy to handle at intake. His SAFER behavior exam went quite well, he did a good job. The shelter feels he would be best with an Experienced adopter or foster. Snork has been listed to be destroyed tomorrow. He is seventy pounds and a hunky gray pup. Mysteries give clues, please share, advocate, and pledge to help Snork find the experienced person he needs. Snork is a very young dog, he is much too young to die without a chance.

CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO/PHOTOS/VIDEOS & STATUS:http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/snork-a1055851/
**PLEASE POST ALL OFFERS TO FOSTER/ADOPT & PLEDGES TO MAIN WEBSITE THREAD. THIS WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR RESCUES TO VIEW & RESPOND**



Dreadlock's Reaction On Hearing He's Been Adopted







Pets on Death Row - Urgent Death Row Cats

AGNES - A1055871 - Staten Island - Publicly Adoptable
*** TO BE DESTROYED 11/06/15 *** ADORABLE AGNES IS A TALKER……Right from the start, AGNES wants you to know that she is serious about a new home….Sadly, AGNES was left behind by her former owner and ended up at the ACC where they found out she is FELV+….She is already SPAYED, 5 years old and has that AWESOME AVERAGE rating!! PLEASE HELP AGNES TO FIND THAT PURRFECT PLACE TONIGHT!! FELV+ cats should always be retested for false positives. And even if a cat is truly FELV+ they can live solo, with other FELV+ cats or with dogs!! OFFER TO FOSTER OR ADOPT HER NOW!!

Staten Island Center
FELV POSITIVE
My name is AGNES. My Animal ID # is A1055871. - P
I am a spayed female gray and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/24/2015 from ...
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO/PHOTOS/VIDEOS & STATUS:http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/agnes-a1055871/
**PLEASE POST ALL OFFERS TO FOSTER/ADOPT & PLEDGES TO MAIN WEBSITE THREAD. THIS WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR RESCUES TO VIEW & RESPOND**


AVA - A0738167 - Staten Island - Publicly Adoptable
*** TO BE DESTROYED 11/06/15 *** AWESOME AVA….9 YEARS YOUNG AND SPAYED!! And sadly, RETURNED…A volunteer writes: Ava is a senior lady with the prettiest tiger-like coat! She has the sweetest face, and your heart will melt when your eyes meet hers. Ava is hoping for a second chance at happiness – and think, you could make that possible for her!…..WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? FOSTER OR ADOPT THIS LOVELY LADY NOW!!

Staten Island Center
*RETURN*
My name is AVA. My Animal ID # is A0738167. - P
I am a spayed female br tiger domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/23/2015 from NY 10301, ...
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO/PHOTOS/VIDEOS & STATUS:http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/ava-a0738167/
**PLEASE POST ALL OFFERS TO FOSTER/ADOPT & PLEDGES TO MAIN WEBSITE THREAD. THIS WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR RESCUES TO VIEW & RESPOND**

Tonight’s list has been posted. There are 12 cats/kittens on the List. - Info - Urgent
Please start sharing now!

Tonight’s list is posted. You can view the list here:http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/tbd-cats-page/
The shelter closes at 8pm. Go to the ACC website(http://www.nycacc.org/PublicAtRisk.htm) ASAP to adopt a PUBLIC LIST cat (noted w ...
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO/PHOTOS/VIDEOS & STATUS:http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/to-be-destroyed/
**PLEASE POST ALL OFFERS TO FOSTER/ADOPT & PLEDGES TO MAIN WEBSITE THREAD. THIS WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR RESCUES TO VIEW & RESPOND**

NYC KILL SHELTERS!

This tragedy needs to end!

Adopt! Don't buy!

Spay & Neuter!


ASTON MARTIN - A1055361 - Staten Island - Rescue Only
*** TO BE DESTROYED 11/06/15 *** ASTON MARTIN THOUGHT HE HAD SOMEONE….but it only turned out to be someone who brought him to the ACC…As soon as the person he trusted left, ASTON MARTIN just wanted to run away. Now totally terrified and alone, he has a NEW HOPE rating. ASTON MARTIN HAS POTENTIAL BUT HE NEEDS SOMEONE PURRMANENT!! PLEASE BE THE 007 FOR ASTON MARTIN AND OFFER TO FOSTER OR ADOPT HIM…..CONTACT A NEW HOPE RESCUE NOW!!

Staten Island Center
My name is ASTON MARTIN. My Animal ID # is A1055361.
I am a male org tabby domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/19/2015 from NY 10302, owner surrender ...
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO/PHOTOS/VIDEOS & STATUS:http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/aston-martin-a1055361/
**PLEASE POST ALL OFFERS TO FOSTER/ADOPT & PLEDGES TO MAIN WEBSITE THREAD. THIS WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR RESCUES TO VIEW & RESPOND**
URGENT CAT HELP DESK - Info - Urgent
**PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW HELP DESK EMAIL ADDRESS**
Help us keep our cats safe, and keep our threads open to public comment, by encouraging interested parties to reach out to helpcats@urgentpodr.org
Please click the HELP DESK BUTTON and email the Help Desk volunteers.
**If possible, please include a link to the cat’s picture in your email.**
Our dedicated, approved help desk crew will do their best to guide potential foster/adopters through the process of saving a NYC ACC cat, while also keeping in mind that yes, there are worse fates than ACC

**PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW HELP DESK EMAIL ADDRESS**
Help us keep our cats safe, and keep our threads open to public comment, by encouraging interested parties to reach out to helpcats@urgentpodr.org
Please click the HELP DESK ...
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO/PHOTOS/VIDEOS & STATUS:http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/help-is-here/
**PLEASE POST ALL OFFERS TO FOSTER/ADOPT & PLEDGES TO MAIN WEBSITE THREAD. THIS WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR RESCUES TO VIEW & RESPOND**


Sunday, October 18, 2015

I promised to keep her safe....I rescued a human today....




They help humans more than we realize!

Giggle Palooza 
Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.
I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the overworked shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.
As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.
She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.
Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.
I would promise to keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side.
I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.
I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.
I rescued a human today.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Adopting an older dog means no potty training, puppy proofing

Great article!

 
Top Photo
Tanya, an 8-year-old pit bull mix was dumped as a puppy at a New York City shelter. She stayed there until earlier this year when Elli Frank, founder of Mr. Bones and Co., in New York City, got her out and tried to find her a home. Frank wonít acquire other dogs until Tanya has a home.Courtesy of Elli Frank/The Associated Press
 
 
When homeless puppies from the South arrived at the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Brewster branch last month, 15 of the 19 were adopted that day.
 
“We called 27 people through our matchings (screening applications) and got all of them adopted within 48 hours,” says Dawn Lee-Laub, supervisor and lead behaviorist with the Brewster shelter.

LEARN MORE

Here are some local and national sources for dog adoption, including older dogs:

n Animal Rescue League of Boston, Brewster branch 3981 Main St. (Route 6A), East Brewster, 508-255-1030, www.arlboston.org/brewster-shelter

n MSPCA Cape Cod Animal Care and Adoption Center, 1577 Falmouth Road, Centerville, 508-775-0940, www.mspca.org/adoption/
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susiesseniordogs

Ah, the appeal of youth.
 
But pups with a little gray in the muzzle are also finding loving homes, thanks to the efforts of rescuers who are persistent in extolling the virtues of adopting an older dog.
 
“Definitely, the mindset has changed,” Lee-Laub says. “A lot of people are picking up on that, that there's something special in adopting an adult dog.”
 
Two factors contributing to success in placing older dogs are that groups are using extensive screening applications to find out what people need in a pet and shelters are offering an open-door policy so adopters can return an animal that doesn't work out.
 
Lee-Laub says the Brewster facility works with the MSPCA (Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) in Centerville, sharing information about animals that are available and applications for pets.
 
Efforts to place older dogs have, in some cases, gone viral. Erin O'Sullivan of Los Angeles has a popular Facebook page, Susie's Senior Dogs, that tells stories about pooches past their prime that need loving homes and taps into the wellspring of animal lovers seeking calmer, well-trained dogs or those wanting to care for pets in their twilight years.
 
“I think more than food or water, companionship is lifeblood to a dog,” O'Sullivan tells The Associated Press. She is convinced that when an older dog is adopted, he or she will live longer because of an owner's love.
 
Many shelters and rescues online and off focus on senior dog adoptions that are growing in popularity. But O'Sullivan's page, Susie's Senior Dogs, has gotten more attention than most thanks to a big boost from her boyfriend, an Internet star who knows how to build buzz online – and owns a dog named Susie.
 
Brandon Stanton of Brooklyn is the author of a book and much-read blog called “Humans of New York,” which claims more than 4 million followers on social media and chronicles the lives of New Yorkers, enrapturing overtaxed Web surfers with heartfelt photos and snippets of text.
 
Three years ago, Stanton adopted an 11-year-old Chihuahua named Susie.
 
“She is the greatest dog in New York ... I didn't realize what it meant to have an animal attach itself to you so her only concern in life is being close to you,” he says.
 
O'Sullivan had set up a Facebook page for Susie, which had about 10,000 “likes” the morning she changed its purpose to finding other old dogs new homes. Stanton pitched the page on his blog, and by nightfall the page had 10 times as many followers. That number has since grown to more than 150,000, and she has helped nearly 200 dogs since January.
 
That includes a 12-year-old pooch Britany Spangler of Grand Rapids, Mich., found on the page.
“I never intended on getting a dog until I saw our Molly and I knew we had to have her,” she says.
 
The Lhasa Apso was missing a whole side of teeth, was infested with worms and fleas, had an allergy that made her hair fall out and suffered kidney problems. Despite the health issues, the dog gets along beautifully with Spangler's three children, who are all under 3 years old, she says.
 
“It was like they had been together forever,” she says. “She came potty-trained and full of love. If she is with us for six months, she blesses us for six months. If she is with us for five years, she enriches our lives for five years. She's the dog I never knew I needed.”
 
At the Brewster facility on Cape Cod, Lee-Laub says, workers spend a lot of time getting to know a person through the “matching” interview.
 
“People go about choosing a dog by looks, and really, they should be looking at their house and scheduling and what time they want to put into that animal,” she says. “If people did that, I think it would reduce the number of animals we have (at the shelter) by half.”
 
Having a puppy is like bringing home a baby: it requires potty training, puppy-proofing such as taping electrical cords and covering outlets, constant limits to teach good behavior, emotional support and, Lee-Laub says, gradually introducing the dog to at least 200 people in different settings.
 
In contrast, an older dog has probably seen a mail carrier.
 
Part of the job at the Animal Rescue League, Lee-Laub says, is dressing up in hats, trench coats, uniforms and other gear to see if a dog has any bad reactions.
 
“A lot of these behaviors are fear-based,” she says. “It's not necessarily that a dog's been abused. It may be that they've never been exposed to certain things.”
 
In terms of exercise needs, breed is as important as age. Lee-Laub says potential owners need to be realistic about their own activity levels: An active dog like a terrier or Labrador, may need three mile-long walks daily while a pug may get by with shorter outings.
 
“I do worry when families come in and they have ballet and baseball and karate and music. It's all about being realistic about your time commitment. There's a lot that goes into having a pet.”
 
Whether choosing a puppy or an adult dog, rescuers encourage obedience training classes.
 
“You get more than sitting and heeling and those traditional behaviors,” Lee-Laub says. “You get to know your dog and your dog learns to trust you.”

Welcoming a dog

Tips from the MSPCA’s website and from Dawn Lee-Laub, supervisor of the Brewster branch of the Animal Rescue League of Boston:
n Give the dog time to adjust to you and the house before hosting a cookout with lots of new people and food.
n Give the dog a small space to start in.
n Provide a comfortable bed and a few safe toys (something twice the length of dog’s snout without decorations that are choking hazards)
n Especially for puppies, tape electrical cords and secure cleaning supplies
n Use a crate as a safe, comfortable den for the dog, not a place of punishment
n Use obedience training to help forge a relationship with a new dog of any age
n Drive a block away and return quietly on foot to see if the new dog is barking, crying or damaging the house
n When you get home after work, take the dog for a walk first thing so he has something to look forward to