Thankyou for saving him and as someone who lived in Acadiana extra points for the name Gumbo! Don’t be shocked if he goes through a naughty phase once he feels completely safe in your home. Resource guarding and other behavioral problems can often arise 1-2 months after adoption from pups who lived in a shelter setting for a while. It’s only natural, they spent a long time not receiving the love and care they needed so guarding things like toys, food, and even you from other dogs may occur. Have patience, the best is yet to come for you both!
[OC] My tiny old dog, in a tiny hat and tiny boots.
SoyySprout t1_ixr0bm2 wrote
Reply to Gumbo, my new Coon Hound who had been in the animal shelter for 2 years. by ZogNowak
Thankyou for saving him and as someone who lived in Acadiana extra points for the name Gumbo! Don’t be shocked if he goes through a naughty phase once he feels completely safe in your home. Resource guarding and other behavioral problems can often arise 1-2 months after adoption from pups who lived in a shelter setting for a while. It’s only natural, they spent a long time not receiving the love and care they needed so guarding things like toys, food, and even you from other dogs may occur. Have patience, the best is yet to come for you both!