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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2017 13:33:57 GMT -5
If Max is the same dog the center got him in November already. It could very well be that Adam saw him before and thought about it for some time. Maybe he can talk about it in an interview or something later. Walk Me Home Rescue Group added 2 new photos 19 November 2016 · Welcome Max to our Rescue Family . Max is a 2 1/2 basenji mix ,weighs 16 pounds , neutered , shots and microchipped. Max is dog , cat and people friendly . Best thing about Max as we're just getting to know him . He LOVES Children. Want to Thank Claudia for Fostering Max . Let's get MAX a Loving family before Christmas! www.Walkmehomerescue.orgFrom their instagram: walkmehomerescue Max 2 year old Basenji mix #adoptdontshop #basenjimix #adoptables #adoptabledog #adoptmeplease #adoptadog #dogsforadoption. #basenjilove #basenjimixes #basenjimixesofinstagram In these pics, Max looks smaller than Pharaoh. I am judging by the comparison of the hands of the person holding him. I don't think Pharaoh has white on his neck in the collar area. Pharaoh's white is a little lower, on his chest. I don't think it is the same dog.
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Post by csquared on Jan 12, 2017 13:34:48 GMT -5
Thanks, but to be fair I don't know for certain that is the same dog. He certainly appears to be but coincidences do happen. True - especially the name change. I don't think it's fair to the dog myself - although I wouldn't dream of judging Adam for doing it - if this IS Max. I don't think a name change is a big deal to a dog. I wouldn't be surprised if most rescued dogs undergo a name change. I think they respond as much to the tone of voice and attention as to anything, and within a couple of weeks will be used to the new name. In the instance of going from one home to perhaps a shelter or rescue facility or foster home (or all three!) to a new home, a name change is probably a minor detail to the dog.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2017 13:38:12 GMT -5
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Post by skaschep on Jan 12, 2017 13:42:12 GMT -5
If Max is the same dog the center got him in November already. It could very well be that Adam saw him before and thought about it for some time. Maybe he can talk about it in an interview or something later. Walk Me Home Rescue Group added 2 new photos 19 November 2016 · Welcome Max to our Rescue Family . Max is a 2 1/2 basenji mix ,weighs 16 pounds , neutered , shots and microchipped. Max is dog , cat and people friendly . Best thing about Max as we're just getting to know him . He LOVES Children. Want to Thank Claudia for Fostering Max . Let's get MAX a Loving family before Christmas! www.Walkmehomerescue.orgFrom their instagram: walkmehomerescue Max 2 year old Basenji mix #adoptdontshop #basenjimix #adoptables #adoptabledog #adoptmeplease #adoptadog #dogsforadoption. #basenjilove #basenjimixes #basenjimixesofinstagram In these pics, Max looks smaller than Pharaoh. I am judging by the comparison of the hands of the person holding him. I don't think Pharaoh has white on his neck in the collar area. Pharaoh's white is a little lower, on his chest. I don't think it is the same dog. It could very well be that the dog was underfed when he was taken into the rescue center. That's not uncommon I think. He seems a lot healthier in later pics than in those first pics. If you look at that other pic I posted he also has a white spot on his chest area. It could very well be that the collar is hiding that white spot in some pics.
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Post by skaschep on Jan 12, 2017 13:44:31 GMT -5
Yeah in those pics he does look more Chihuahua, but also not healthy at all. Much more healthier in those pics from this weekend at the fair. ETA: could also be that they wait for some days to get the dogs from the site after they place them. It wouldn't be unusual I think that a dog is taken back because it doesn't adjust or the family chose wrong. Let's check their FB later. They mostly post when a dog has been adopted.
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Post by cassie on Jan 12, 2017 13:56:28 GMT -5
Dogs are remarkably adaptable. I've rescued a number of strays without knowing their backgrounds or their names. They quickly learned to respond to the new ones I gave them. I am night owl and this getting up with the sun is painful. The newly adopted might try it for a while, but soon learned that "Mom" was not getting out of bed, or responding at all until the sun was well up in the sky. They now all respect my late rising. They also learned to use a doggie door to a fenced in area, relieving me of having to take them out at all hours.
Yes, dogs like routine and consistency. Mine have their own internal clock and let me know when dinner hour is approaching. However, if I am out and miss it, they will eat whenever I put the food down, and don't hold grudges.
A well-trained dog is a delight. I confess, tho', that I was not always the best or most consistent trainer. They got along just fine in spite of me. I adapted, they adapted, we made it work. If Adam has problems with the new baby, he can hire a trainer for the dog and himself. With commitment, they will all do fine. And the rewards are immeasurable!
Adopt a shelter or rescue dog!
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Post by mszue on Jan 12, 2017 14:05:46 GMT -5
Hopefully the dog will adapt to Adam's sleep pattern. That needing to go outside or wanting to be fed at the crack of dawn doesn't exactly mesh with Adam's preferred 4 am to Noon sleep cycle. 😴 😴 😴 😴 I was thinking about sleep pattern adjustments too haha, but then again, I used to have a dog that adjusted really well to my sleep/wake cycles. She never needed to go outside before 10am, and she had incredible bladder control. Occasionally, just sliding the door open to the backyard helped too. There are pet doors that allow the pet to take himself out and in...and special collars that only allow a specific pet in and out....to keep out unwanted masked intruders, etc.
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Post by geezlouise on Jan 12, 2017 14:06:29 GMT -5
True - especially the name change. I don't think it's fair to the dog myself - although I wouldn't dream of judging Adam for doing it - if this IS Max. I don't think a name change is a big deal to a dog. I wouldn't be surprised if most rescued dogs undergo a name change. I think they respond as much to the tone of voice and attention as to anything, and within a couple of weeks will be used to the new name. In the instance of going from one home to perhaps a shelter or rescue facility or foster home (or all three!) to a new home, a name change is probably a minor detail to the dog. Speaking from experience I will second this. Changing a rescue dogs name happens all the time and will likely be one of the lesser challenges. It can happen within a few days of one on one time and with a pocket full of treats. We rescued a three year old Havanese that had been saddled with the name, Floofey! We called her Molly. No issues. We also have a male Golden Retriever that will answer to whatever you choose to call him..... as long as a treat is involved.
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Post by needacoke on Jan 12, 2017 14:12:35 GMT -5
I thought Max might be Adam's dog because of the collar Adam's dog is wearing in that first snapchat of Adam walking Pharaoh. It's barely peeking out from the halter. It looks like it could be the same blue/turquoise collar that Max is wearing.
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Post by happy on Jan 12, 2017 14:55:41 GMT -5
I am so glad that Adam is feeling able to get a dog. A dog makes a great companion. Adam seems so social and loving, I'm sure that he felt that big empty house needed some life in it! I can imagine the sound of Pharaoh click clacking across the hardwood floors looking for Adam.
Talking about looking for Adam, have any Ninja sleuths found the nearest dog park? lol
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