Some people expect too much too soon when they home an adopted dog. It takes time, patience and understanding - especially as most Spanish hunting dogs have suffered maltreatment in their previous lives. Many podencos are adopted abroad, which means the following allowances have to be made as it could be weeks or months before the dog really settles -
1. the dog may have been a street dog surviving for weeks or months
2. it may not have experienced any kind humans
3. it may not know how to live in an enclosed space such as a house
4. it may not have been walked on a lead
5. it could very well be used to living with other dogs
6. it could have left behind friends, a particular mate
7. it's had a long journey in vans and planes
8. it's a strange country with different weather and language
Below is the story of just one such Podenco.
Cova, an elderly Podenca rescued by Galgos del Solwent to the UK a month or so ago but sadly she’s struggling to settle. It looks like it could be some separation anxiety causing her to act up a bit.
At GDS Cova was a fairly easy girl but could get overexcited in the kennels during let out time. The rest of the time she was perfect on a lead, was a favourite for volunteers especially Sandy and would play nicely with other dogs wonderfully in a peaceful environment.
Cova spent a lot of time residing with Gramps, including in the Perrera and was a perfect partner to him. She does however prefer to be with people so an only dog home is also ok.
Cova has started resource guarding a bit but again we didn’t see her doing this in the Centre so we think it’s part of her acting up with her current anxiety. Cova is around 10yrs old and we really need to move her. She’s currently in the Manchester area.
If you are interested in fostering or adopting this beautiful girl please contact Jenny on [email protected]
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