I'm currently going through the process of adopting a 3 year old female Golden Retriever x Labrador, named Ally, from a rescue organisation. I already have an eight year old Golden Retriever and a 10 month old Chocolate Labrador, both of which I've had since they were pups.
Today I passed the premises inspection done by the rescue organisation, and tomorrow is the final health check for Ally. If all goes well with the final health check she can come home and meet my current dogs and if that goes well we start the two week trial period before the adoption is finalised.
Everything is going well and I'm nervously excited about the prospect of the new addition. My only concern is how I'm going to bond with her. She's very sweet natured and craves and thrives on attention and love but I've only ever had male dogs and always from puppy-hood so there's never been an issue. I'm glad to be able to give this lovely girl a good loving home but am just a little nervous.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Today I passed the premises inspection done by the rescue organisation, and tomorrow is the final health check for Ally. If all goes well with the final health check she can come home and meet my current dogs and if that goes well we start the two week trial period before the adoption is finalised.
Everything is going well and I'm nervously excited about the prospect of the new addition. My only concern is how I'm going to bond with her. She's very sweet natured and craves and thrives on attention and love but I've only ever had male dogs and always from puppy-hood so there's never been an issue. I'm glad to be able to give this lovely girl a good loving home but am just a little nervous.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.