Bring home Brisco

[Whitney & Brisco]

I am a little shy about blogging but I also want to share my stories so here goes nothing...

It has been exactly 3 weeks since we brought our wonderful boy Brisco home in case you didn't know he is a 10 month old black goldendoodle. We knew pretty quickly that he was now where he was suppose to be. I'm not going to lie though I was nervous, he was a BIG puppy and a rehome, already having 2 owners before us. This is what I know: his first owner received him for a Christmas gift last year. I was told that they kept him on a lead outside in the backyard most of the time. They also sprayed him with the water hose for baths which must have been pretty traumatic because his 2nd owner asked me to not try and bath him with a hose. (That doesn't mean I was going to anyway she just asked me not to in advance). He was with his first owners  for about 4 months and then came his 2nd. She took him bc the first underestimated how much work a puppy was and wasn't willing to do the work. His 2nd caregivers on the other hand where really nice people. She loved this dog very much and took great care of him. Her and her bf decided to split ways and she had to move out by the end of the month. That combined with a 2 yr old son, apartment hunting and an 8 yr old dog was really overwhelming. That lead to the search for Brisco a new family- us!

J wasn't as excited as our son and I, honestly he was doing it for us, he said as much.  It kinda went something like this. This is your dog, your responsibility. I'm not dealing with taking him out, cleaning up poo or walks. And I don't want him on the furniture.

This was his initial attitude. Safe to say that he has fallen in love with Brisco to. He actually says to me a few days ago (while there napping on the sectional) that he would have paid triple what we paid for him, which means A LOT coming from him. 

I read somewhere  (I will post the link when I find it), that when bringing in a rehomed pet to take the first few weeks slow. Here's a few things that were helpful for me. 

• Use the first couple of weeks as bonding time, consider it an adjustment period.
• Don't mess with lots of training exercises ect. for the first week or 2. Again adjustment stage.
• Don't be alarmed if they don't have a big appetite for the first few days, understand that its a huge adjustment for them. If you just left your home and are with strangers how hungry would you be? 
• Do start establishing a routine, feeding times, walks ect.
• Don't have lots of people around, try and keep it to who lives there.

 

We are still figuring each other out Brisco and I, but I hope he can tell that we already love him. I tell him everyday. I will continue to post about our journey and what I've learned, my family has learned along the way.

-Please know that I am not a trained professional, these are just questions or concerns I had and researched talking to the vet, trainers and pouring thru loads of websites. These are just my experiences and opions.

-J my significant other

-Ry my 7 yr old

-Lan my 10 yr old stepson 

[Gail and Bailey]

Wonderful story.....thanks for sharing it with us!!

[Whitney & Brisco]

Thanks everyone for reading and honestly I think it was just meant to be. I can't even explain how easily he has fit fit into our lives. It has been such a blessing and wonderful experience. Everything happens for a reason, I had been wanting a dog for awhile I realize now I was waiting for this dog.
And yes you guys are sooo right Doodles have a way of just stealing your hearts!

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

Thanks for sharing your story and for giving Brisco a good life.
They do steal our hearts.

[F, Calla & Luca]

It sounds like Brisco finally got lucky!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

I so enjoyed your blog and learning about how Brisco came into your lives! He is very fortunate to have found his family! Can't wait to hear more! Thanks for sharing!

[Jessica, Loki and Moose]

Oh I'm so happy he has you guys!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Lovely story and how fortunate Brisco was to join your family!  These Doodles have a way taking our hearts!

[Stella]

Awesome! Can't wait to hear more about your adventures together and to see some pics!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Loved reading your blog and so happy Brisco is with your family now. Also, those are great tips!

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

P.S. - Don't forget to post lots of photos of your Brisco.