Post Adoption Tips & Tricks
Adding a new pet to your family is exciting and the Humane Society of Charlotte wants to help prepare you for a smooth transition. The key to helping your new animal make a successful adjustment to your home is being prepared. The following articles can help you navigate some common questions & speedbumps and allow for you and your new pet to get started on the right paw!
Consider signing up for our training classes, or if you have additional questions, please reach out to our behavior team by emailing training@humanecharlotte.org. We are here to help.
Dog Topics
First Days at Home
Adding a Dog to Your Household
First Two Weeks with your new dog
Introducing Your New Dog to Your Resident Dog
Behavior Questions
Chew on This: Ending Oral Destruction
Dog vs. Dog: Canine Aggression is a people problem
Understanding Your Puppy’s Behavior and Development
Walking on a loose leash: Impossible?
Why Bobby Won’t Come: Improving Recall
Fear Questions
Don’t Leave Me This Way: Resolving Anxiety Problems
Cat Topics
First Days at Home
Introducing your Cat to Other Pets
Behavior Questions
Positive Reinforcement Training for your Cat
Reducing Urine Marking Behavior