First week with a shelter dog: what helped us

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We adopted a two-year-old mixed breed three weeks ago. The first days were overwhelming: he was scared of the lift and hid under the table. What helped us most was routine, a quiet corner and short walks. I would love to hear other experiences.

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Michael EN

Same here. We ignored him politely for the first two days and let him come to us. By day four he was following us around the flat.

Olga EN

A long sniffing walk before leaving him alone helped a lot. Also, do not invite guests too early — it is a lot of stimulation.

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