Episode 25: The Complexity of Rescue Dogs with Karen Baxter

Are you interested in owning a rescue and wondering if that choice is right for you? Or do you already own a rescue (thank you!) and are interested in what things to consider as you integrate them into your home and life?

In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz™ Canine Academy Podcast, host Corey McCusker and special guest Karen Baxter, Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant share with you the complexities involved with choosing to own a rescue dog.

In this episode, Corey and Karen cover:

• How getting a rescue dog is different than getting a dog from a reputable breeder.
• What an owner should do to make an adoption successful.
• Why it is important to know what your lifestyle and expectations are when looking to adopt any dog.
• Remember that every dog is an individual and needs time to get to know you and you to know them.
• The importance of taking some time to get to know what that dog actually does like to do so you can use that as your relationship-building activity.
• Some of the key points to be aware of when you bring your rescue dog into your home.
• The importance of giving your new rescue the time it needs to assimilate to their new home and family.
• Asking for help and support from family and friends, but also from trainers and other members of the canine support community.
• How Muttz with Mannerz Foundation Skills Course for rescues can help to build confidence and a bond with your new pet.
• Some of the common behavioral issues that a rescue can experience.
• Karen is offering a few online programs to help you with your rescue – to learn more contact her at unifedk9.ca

Resources:

To learn more about what Corey and Muttz with Mannerz™ offers visit us at www.muttzwithmannerz.com

Visit Karen’s K9 Behaviour center Unified K9 at https://www.unifiedk9.ca

Canadian Dog Rescue Organizations

Speaking of Dogs- www.speakingofdogsrescue.ca

Golden Retriever Rescue- https://www.goldenrescue.ca/

To learn more about Resource Guarding listen to our podcast Episode 15: Understanding and Overcoming Resource Guarding with Karen Baxter at https://www.muttzwithmannerz.com/podcast/episode-015

To learn more about how to overcome Separation Anxiety check out podcast Episode 3: Separation Anxiety at https://www.muttzwithmannerz.com/podcast/episode-003

Your Host

Corey McCusker, CPDT-KA Canine Coach

Corey’s passion for helping humans and dogs excel led her to take a leap of faith after 22 years working in the Financial Industry to leave her corporate job in 2006 and start two companies. Corey is a Coach at heart and works with business leaders and high-performance teams, but her true passion has always been canines. She now has created a career that supports both.

Corey founded Muttz with Mannerz in 2006. Her foundation of knowledge which includes being a Senior Manager, Dog Trainer, Vet Assistant, World Tour Lead, and Mental Performance Coach helped her to launch the Canine Academy. The purpose of the academy is to assist pet parents build the foundation for their pups to be w