Hey y’all! Meet Rocky! I started fostering this good boy two months ago while back with my family for quarantine. Just as planned, they fell in love with him and signed the adoption papers shortly after. I grew up with very “prissy” dogs and would love some advice on how to give this good boy the best life.
1- Rocky is extremely attached to me, which I love, but I will be leaving soon and want to make sure he can handle the transition. I’m fostering Rocky while home in Tennessee for quarantine, but when the world is actually up and running I live in Washington, DC in an apartment that doesn’t allow dogs. Rocky loves everyone in my family, but is very attached to me. Even if he is getting pets or treats from someone else, if I leave the room he has to get up and join. He cannot fully relax until he knows where I am at all times. Do y’all have any advice on ways to ease the transition for when I have to go back to “real life”?
2- He is heart-worm positive and will finally be receiving his treatment this week. I know that it is is very important for them to remain calm during this time. Does anyone have experience or advice on keeping an ACD calm for two whole months after this procedure?!
3- Does anyone have any advice on “jobs” they can do to stay stimulated that don’t involve owning cattle?
4- What food does your ACD eat? We have tried a few brands, including specialty diets, but he still has very loose stool and remains gassy. Would love to figure out the perfect combination to settle his stomach.
Thanks for taking the time to read this! And I really appreciate the help!
Here are some pics of the good boy!
1- Rocky is extremely attached to me, which I love, but I will be leaving soon and want to make sure he can handle the transition. I’m fostering Rocky while home in Tennessee for quarantine, but when the world is actually up and running I live in Washington, DC in an apartment that doesn’t allow dogs. Rocky loves everyone in my family, but is very attached to me. Even if he is getting pets or treats from someone else, if I leave the room he has to get up and join. He cannot fully relax until he knows where I am at all times. Do y’all have any advice on ways to ease the transition for when I have to go back to “real life”?
2- He is heart-worm positive and will finally be receiving his treatment this week. I know that it is is very important for them to remain calm during this time. Does anyone have experience or advice on keeping an ACD calm for two whole months after this procedure?!
3- Does anyone have any advice on “jobs” they can do to stay stimulated that don’t involve owning cattle?
4- What food does your ACD eat? We have tried a few brands, including specialty diets, but he still has very loose stool and remains gassy. Would love to figure out the perfect combination to settle his stomach.
Thanks for taking the time to read this! And I really appreciate the help!
Here are some pics of the good boy!