With pet adoptions at an all-time high during this Covid-19 pandemic, concerns of pet rescue groups are being realized. Some families adopting pets are not qualified owners. New dog owners will need help teaching their new friends to learn the rules of the house and the neighborhood. Virtual training, phone calls and text lessons from professional trainers may save the day for owners and new pets.
Source: New York Times, May 1, 2020. Link. The internet is full of free training resources such as Austin Pets Alive’s <link> YouTube channel and Instinct Dog Behavior and Training’s online school <link>. Rescue organizations are usually happy to offer guidance on integrating foster and recently adopted dogs in their new homes.
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