DIBS Rescue Volunteer Contract 2023 1. My foster dog will be kept securely double-leashed at all times, while outside of the home. Foster dog is to be secured by using their flat collar, slip lead, a double lead, a leash attached to a harness or a combination...
Crate – discuss with foster parents, as not needed for all dogs. You will need to know the size to purchase. GPS Tracker – DIBS Rescue has decided to use Tractive GPS systems. It has great technology for tracking, has a battery life of 2-5 days, and is...
The First Thing To Do When Getting A Dog From A Shelter – Learn What “Decompression” Is It’s pretty damn awesome of you to look to the shelter when searching for a dog to add to your family. I mean that. Our nation’s shelters, pounds, and humane societies are...
Setting Boundaries for your Dog Picture this: your new rescue dog has come from a life on the streets or in the shelter. Desired human contact is a treat. Unconditional love is more than they can imagine. Then, they get rescued, travelled, fostered – lots of changes,...
Training – Give your Pooch the Gift of Training! Training is good for all dogs, regardless of age, or their current skill-set. If you and your dog are new companions, training is the best way to help you both speak the same language. Your dog sees this time as a...
You’ve brought your new rescue dog home and suddenly they are peeing in that one spot – this is unexpected as you were told the dog was housetrained! There are a few things to consider: 1. Newly adopted dogs – even if fully housetrained – may have an accident in...
INTEGRATING YOUR NEW DOG WITH AN EXISTING CAT How you introduce your new dog to your cat or cats plays a significant role in establishing their long-term relationship. We want your new dog and your cat to have many happy years together! We ask that you please follow...
Trigger stacking: how we set our dogs up to fail When we adopt a dog, what we expect is for them to be happy. We like to think that they get what’s happening and that it’s all blooming marvellous. We tell ourselves that they know what’s going on and that...
We want to help you and your new pet live long, healthy lives together. Start here! Selecting a Pet Set yourself up for success. Think about your family’s lifestyle, financial situation, space restrictions and time limitations to ensure you choose the right breed,...
