Ultimate RESCUE DOG Checklist | Dog MUST-HAVES

[@deepbeeps]

My wife was a dog trainer for 22 years, retireing about a year ago. We lost our Pug Gunther recently and are rescuing a puggle that we pick up tomorrow morning. We have watched about 4 or 5 of your videos and my wife just commented you have YET to say ANYTHING she disagreed with. You are good!

[@pa4o93ir49]

It’s like expecting a baby! I may be getting my first dog after a 26 year wait (since I was born) and I’ll be rescuing. Hopefully a large dog. My life will be complete

[@israeljamison5143]

i know it's quite randomly asking but does anybody know a good place to stream newly released series online?

[@liamjamison5458]

@Israel Jamison i use flixzone. Just google for it :)

[@MiaTheodoratus]

Get pet insurance! My first rescue doggie had urinary problems and it saved my bank account.

[@MrStringpicker]

@@MiaTheodoratus if you have some savings set aside, pet insurance is not needed.

[@cloverazar5315]

I tried giving my dog a treat ball. She quickly figured out that if she picks it up and slams it down as hard as she possibly can, as many times as she can, the treats don’t come out - but mummy gives her attention and that’s better than food lol

[@physiotherapistpaulina9340]

Thanks for posting this, I agree with it and have had a rescue now for 3.5 weeks. I would also add, the anti-fungal, anti-bacterial soap for their itchy and stressed skin after being in a shelter, or having been living off scraps. I think at the beginning of this video, it's good to give a cost estimate for people considering getting a rescue dog to give them a reality check on the several hundreds of dollars required in supplies, house prep and vet checks! Also have someone home constantly those first few weeks to help de-compress the animal!

[@tulipsontheorgan]

Kong…stuffed with dog food, yogurt, some peanut butter FROZEN….keeps them busy for an hour

[@sgmetzler]

Just recieved my rescue dog from the Houston area on Monday. What a sweet dog - an abandoned stray running in a pack. Not my first rescue, so I can concur with the list of things you will need, and add patiences and tolerance for an adjustment period. All my dogs in 45+ years have been shelter or rescue dogs, and they all have been great. Our first was a border collie mix. She was fantastic, and when we had children, she was soooo good with them and helped mind them for us.

[@bellamartinez5091]

We’re getting a foster dog soon so I’m watching like a bunch of dog hauls

[@InRuffCompany]

OMG that's so exciting!! If you need any help once you get your foster send me a message on insta

[@bellamartinez5091]

In Ruff Company ok thank you!!

[@nsn5564]

Thank you for adopting/rescuing. Always adopt, never shop!

[@daskannweg9994]

My rescue pup is coming home with me in less than 2 weeks and I‘m so grateful to you for helping me prepare!!!

[@andrewleneopperman3300]

My baby coming home today. After living in a rescue facility for over a yeat

[@ciannacoleman5125]

If your dog will take kibble as treats that can save you money on treats until they need something more. Could also help with fast eaters by spacing out the food. Discovered on day 3 that my new rescue was just as interested in kibble as treats. We have a small very centralized house, we keep the bedrooms closed unless we are in them and are working on getting him to understand our kitchen is a no-go zone even though there is no door. He wont be allowed at my parents house for a while since it is much bigger and he would get in pleanty of trouble very quickly.

[@tiffanyarmstead4148]

Yes I have worked with dogs my whole life. I save as many as I can

[@rai_bxby]

I plan on adopting a pittie so I've been watching a whole bunch of tip vids 😅

[@CloudLegacy]

We are adopting a rehome dog this Friday! She is a 5 year old rescue and her breed is a Belgian Malinois. I am so excited!

[@johnnyromero-price8693]

How’s it been going??

[@CloudLegacy]

@@johnnyromero-price8693 Very good, thanks! Shes the sweetest.

[@jordanantkowiak]

Starting my first adoption dog this weekend! Couldn’t be more excited!

[@christianzimpel5749]

Thank you for all the Videos. We adopted two Dogs in Bali and we will bring them to Germany about 3 Month. Your Videos help us to prepare.

[@coolbritt002]

My family is adopting a senior pitbull and it helps to have a checklist in my mind and some ideas of how to make him feel safe and happy in the house.

[@InRuffCompany]

Great! I'm glad it's helpful! Also, pitties are my favorite and YOU ROCK for getting a senior! So often these dogs are forgotten in the shelters

[@coolbritt002]

@@InRuffCompany He is doing really well so far getting into a routine. Our only issue is he doesn't seem to want to eat. I read that this is common for shelter dogs until the nerves calm down. Do you have any advice for this?

[@garrettdominick425]

Thank you so much for your videos. I'm adopting a Shepard/Bull/Lab mix on Tuesday. I'm so excited 😊 I was able to see him and spend some time with him today being Saturday.

[@evam3106]

Im watching your series at the moment and it’s so helpful! We’re adopting a three month old crossbreed from Romania next week and this has helped so much! Thank you so much ❤️

[@lucyrosetill-campbell7443]

Thank you for this video. I want to adopt soon and I'm trying to prepare. This really helps!

[@rachelkubacki1642]

The first aid kit is such an amazing idea

[@InRuffCompany]

Hi friends! Extra resources and a full list of everything I mentioned in the description :) What did you find to be the most important thing for your new rescue dog??

[@markhedger6378]

Lots of raw chicken cut into small bits , for training, including the bones (ok to eat if uncooked )they will love you forever

[@Jo-annSamurai3069]

We’ve not just got one rescue puppy coming, but already have a rescue cat. OMG exciting but scary at the same time. Any advice?

[@loveoakley5705]

Thank you I’m adopting a new reascue dog first dog

[@JackieTodd]

That is so exciting!

[@sarahjenkins7430]

Wow it took us AGES

[@latate2936]

this was helpful. i'm getting a dog when i grow up

[@DavidEVogel]

Great video. Many people adopt dogs they are cute or because they feel sorry for the dog. Many adopted dogs are returned because of owner lifestyle - dog mismatch. Get a dog that matches your energy level. If you are unwilling (or unable) to exercise a dog twice a day, a high energy dog is not for.

[@sqike001ton]

I have to say i love a harness for all dogs if you can get th used to it 24/7 it nice to have the sturdyness and a handle to help if you need to grab the dog the one i had on my senior before he passed had a handle built in and was nice as up to the very end he was moble and wanted to do it on his own it was nice to be able to help him if he needed it especially with the steps i have

[@mia-cx1dy]

i’m hoping to adopt a dog soon, i’m 14 and i’ll be taking the main responsibility for the dog, i’m quite nervous that i’m not going to do well enough :(

[@afajardo9938]

You got this! A dog will repay you for your time and patience every day! Good luck :D

[@nikhildeswal8939]

I love dogs. I am also intrested in this job. Actually I am from India and I want to come Canada its my dream. And I will change my dream into reaility soon. Yor are great I seriously like your videos . They are awosem. 👍

[@AWake-px1hd]

Great info. Thank you!

[@Catherine3385]

Good video, I will be watching many more Just rescued a 3 month old pup from Tennessee, she will be here (Massachusetts) the week after next!

[@InRuffCompany]

That's so exciting for you!!

[@elenaravenclaw9276]

I’m late but congrats

[@dragon_of_the_word_1405]

If you have a dog that eats too quickly you can scatter their food on a tile or hardwood floor.(like chicken feed) It can make a bit of a mess but it should slow them down.

[@InRuffCompany]

YES! Great idea! I’m sure that they’re happy to help clean up the mess 🤣

[@Emily-qr5du]

When you said don’t use a harness if you have a puppy. Is that different depending on where you live because we are getting a rescue puppy (6 months) who has been in foster care. We have to have a slip lead and a lead attached to a harness I believe but we might be able to have one attached to her collar not harness

[@Klara-k8d]

I got a rescue on Tuesday he’s a Glenn of imaal terrier ,the reason we choose him was not because he’s a rare or expensive breed he was the breed i have the most experience with he’s very good but very anxious he was one of the worst conditioned ‘dog they had he’s very: small,slightly under weight ,a collar that was far to tight and hadn’t been taken of in 3 weeks and a narly cut on his face

[@Travelling_with_my_dog]

I found a "puzzle" food bowl to slow my dog's eating down. Of course, he figured it out right away (he was very smart), but it did take him a few minutes to snarf down his food vs. a few seconds. He never liked his food ball, go figure. He was very "gassy" when we first adopted him (he was little, but he could clear out a room very fast), until the Vet suggested a different kind of food. He was very "protective" of bones, and snarled at my daughter (he was normally very laid back & wasn't protective of his food), so we never got those after that. He loved hanging out in his crate; we rarely locked him in it, but just left the door open most of the time.

[@GuillermoMata]

Awesome vid! we just adopted :) It's a process it all takes time.

[@vibingwithlorenaevans8287]

Aww this blesses my heart another wonderful video of yours thank you 😘❤️😘❤️

[@bearbearbelly]

very informative! but I wonder if you can suggest any nutritional foods here? thanks!!

[@tillystevenson1309]

I'm adopting my cretan hound in 14 days from Cyprus! this really helped! thank you

[@InRuffCompany]

So exciting! I had an international dog too. Funny thing that I noticed, he liked different flavors of treats than other dogs I've had! Maybe because he was just used to different flavors from where he came from? It was interesting to me, anyway

[@elenaravenclaw9276]

Congrats!

[@elenaravenclaw9276]

Is the dog in your profile pic the dog?

[@natshepard8847]

That is a good idea thank you for telling me that I'm going to do that solo has dogs been feeling relaxed thank you cuz I am a dog walker to

[@JackieTodd]

I love meeting other dog walkers! :)

[@mams3862]

Your channel is so helpful!!! We are rescuing soon and currently on the look for a new pup. I just subscribed!

[@mobstercrow7515]

They have multiple websites you can use to check the ingredients of your dog food. A lot of food is grain free which is NOT recommended at all. Dogs need grain in their diet and they have found that grain free diets can cause more harm than good. Most people that have dogs with allergies switch to grain free dog foods, when in reality, most allergies are not caused by grains at all. The only reason why the dogs sometimes improve, is because most grain free diets have limited ingredients also, thus taking away the food that is causing the allergy. If your dog has skin allergies, the reason is usually fleas, so go to the vet and get them on an oral medication for it. Topical doesn't work as well and it has caused chemical burns on dogs, flea collars don't work and they have also caused chemical burns. If their allergies don't clear up, put them on a reduction diet. Some meats cause allergies in dogs, so switch to a different flavor by the same brand. Usually, allergies are caused by beef. So switch to a food without beef, if that doesn't help then try another meat. Dairy, chicken, lamb, wheat gluten, soy and eggs cause the most allergies. After getting rid of each item, take your dog to the vet if it is still happening. It could be another ingredient, it could be medication, it could be their shampoo or conditioner, it could even be grass or plants in your yard even if they are safe for dogs. Also, be careful with essential oils. Some of them are highly toxic to dogs, so research them before using.

[@alyssasurtees4105]

This was so helpful!!! Thank you!

[@emmabirch4528]

Thank you for your advice. I find it really interesting and easy to follow. I feel a lot more confident with my upcoming rescue!

[@Ghost-sz7uo]

i've wanted a dog ever since i was a kid. just too scared to finally pull the trigger. p.s. you look like sarah michelle gellar's doppelgänger!

[@DavidEVogel]

And why are you frightened?

[@SHERRIEFOSTERCHANNEL]

I’m rescuing a dog tomorrow

[@DogCatNet]

Awesome 🤩 we are all for adoption ❤❤❤

[@jujucattys156]

Nice pit bull

[@angelorena5673]

i'm getting my first dog next week - a 2-year-old rescue - and i'm so nervous haha i have no idea what to do on the first days! should i walk her? should i attempt to train her? should i just leave her alone?

[@monkiram]

Aww good luck! I think probably in the first day or two, I'd work on building a bond, maybe feed them by hand, get them used to their name by saying it before you feed them, and bring them toys to play with. But also follow their cues, like if they seem too overwhelmed by you, don't force it or smother them with love. Just take it slow and give them time to get used to everything. Also I'd definitely start crate training so that they can stay in there when unsupervised until they're fully potty trained. Also if they're not potty trained yet, take them outside very frequently so that they don't have accidents inside the house and reward them when they pee and poop outside.

[@fleedum]

How do you keep your house clean with 2 dogs and how do you combine raising and training your dogs while being a dogwalker and paying the bills with it?

[@NatalineJ]

I appreciate this series. Very helpful.

[@monikat6535]

I'd like to try to foster but what if I fail?

[@Barbara-ch3qf]

I need advice! I’ve rescued lots of dogs off the street and have just brought in a 2.5 year old (approx) mixed breed, probably part pittie. He’s male and clearly not a dog with a lot of experience being inside. My problem is in getting him house trained! He seems anxious that he’ll be abandoned again and won’t go into the backyard unless I hang out with him. I do have other dogs and he gets along with them very well. They snuggle. Any advice on how to train an adult (neutered) dog? I’ve been using belly bands to avoid having to mop up pools of urine and I do crate him when I’m gone.

[@makaaelaa]

Is it okay to not get a crate just a dog bed

[@sandrad781]

I got an older puppy from a friend who didn't have the means to care for it. She's crate-trained, but I haven't really seen the need for it. In the first few weeks I left it out for her and she never used it. Is that something I should be concerned about? It makes sense to use it for transportation and travel, aside from I don't know/see the need.

[@monkiram]

Mostly it's to help with potty training. If they're already housetrained, then you don't really need it. Also some dogs are destructive or get into trouble when left alone so some people use the crate when they're not with the dog but if your dog doesn't have that problem then you're fine without it

[@sparkle9482]

AWESOME CONTENT🙏❤

[@TammyPowley]

How do make sure dogs don't fight over toys?

[@Paytonlockhart_]

Do you clip your dogs nails yourself ? If yes have you tried the electric one?

[@pa4o93ir49]

I think you should have mentioned a muzzle as well especially if it’s a breed that can be more aggressive or a dog that you don’t really know. You don’t wanna get a new dog and it bites out of fear and then has to be euthanized. It’s for the dogs safety when out in the public or when meeting people.

[@InRuffCompany]

Very true! I've never had a dog that needed it, so I didn't even consider it when making this list, but that is DEFINITELY a good thing to add on

[@piperodwyer3712]

where did you get the treat pouch?? i want one so bad and i can’t find it anywhere

[@somerskye2750]

If a dogs sense of smell is a million times stronger than humans, then i wld use the essential oils very sparingly or in a seperate room they seldom occupy.

[@izzytheplantwitch]

Lavendar essential oil is harmful for dogs i thought ?

[@tankconnors7323]

Vet once a year? I don't think so, My parents had dogs all there lives, and my mom treats them like there child, and you deff don't need to go to the vet once a year, and Prong collar is a go to if you really want your dog to listen to you, Especially if he doesn't listen at all check out American Standard Dog Training on youtube, hes amazing, other then that, amazing video, im adopting hopefully this week!🥰 a Bully!

[@mellydevent7187]

Great video, thank you for the advice.

[@reillyrinnet3682]

if you get a boul for your dog like boomers theres also ones with like more obstacle

[@farmfresh_USA]

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[@josephtein3835]

Great video. Useful, practical information. However, I would not just trust what a vet recommends for healthy dog food. They're heavily influenced by the pet food industry.

[@rahmanadhikari]

"Don't believe everything in the internet" . How ironic!!!

[@amyjasper5065]

I've wanted to use essential oils in our house, I think it would be a great additional relaxer but I read that it is pretty bad for pets (and humans) to breathe in and that studies show lung issues in pets that live in homes which use them. Anyone know about this? I would love for that study to be 100% wrong but I am very precautionary... Thanks!

[@puudathemeow5593]

There are pheromone products specifically made for dogs, you just plug a gadget into an electric outlet and it releases calming pheromones. Probably way safer than essential oils. The few side effects that may exist are already known and there are no long term ones so you can feel safe. Also dogs' noses are way more sensitive than ours, so essential oils can have a potential to stress them more than if they were without and some essential oils are toxic to dogs if they get in direct contact with them, so maybe best not to have them in the house at all.

[@100Jim]

I have to say, I have had a few drinks but dog walking / sitting sounds like my ideal job for when I soft retire in a few years. Thank you for your content. PS you're a good looking women but I guess you know that already 😚

[@jesusandhorses247]

I’m first. Yay 😁

[@InRuffCompany]

Yay! :D

[@SpecOpsDad]

So bottom line dogs are expensive 😅

[@lgunes6058]

I just adopted a new rescue dog (6 months old) and sadly things didn't go as planned. We first intended for her to live inside of the house but she couldn't get along with our agreessive rescue cat at all so now she stays at our small garden. She doesn't have a crate but we are planning to build her a small dog house. I don't live in America and i also live in a rural area so most things i see in videos (pet care contact and most essentials) can't be found here. Most people on youtube explain housetraining and crates but is it ok for my rescue dog to live in our garden (as she also seems to like it there) and without a crate, and what tips would you give?

[@22kchris]

R u getting a dog to entertain you or getting a king to serve?

[@davidsullivan03]

Best dog food hands down is Gentle Giants! Do your research. No GMO’s or other carcinogenic stuff

[@RahulMajoka]

Help me mm I want to take a Labra Dog.

[@wuzillah]

I don't think the fact that prong collars can be used incorrectly is a reason to avoid their use. Do your research, go to a trainer for a few sessions to learn how to use them. It's highly unlikely you will find a reputable trainer who doesn't use prong or similar collars and most will tell you not to use harnesses. Go to trainers and vets for information, they are the correct source for accurate information.

[@suspendeddisbelief401]

Quite a few questions & advice asked for on here. Sadly no answers or response. I don't get why an uploader just ignores people who come on their channel, esp with a topic such as this? A shame.

[@Joe33305]

Great info but Christ, you talk too fast and too much.

[@Myown185]

How many of you will put up that you saved a black person in need instead of a dog in need?