What You Can Expect From a Pomeranian Rescue Dog

By Rosie Allan

It is an incredibly humane thing to do when you venture down to an animal rescue center and give an abused or abandoned pet a second chance. A Pomeranian rescue dog is a wonderful investment and will bring you joy for years to come. But be patient with the little dog and give it time, as it will need to adjust from a previous environment that caused trauma to its new home with you and your family.

Many times the animal rescue center will assure you that their vet has looked your pet over and there is no reason at all to doubt that. But it is always a good idea to get your new dog to your own vet as soon as possible so that your dog and your vet can get acquainted and so that your vet can give the dog another look just in case the rescue center vet missed something in their evaluation.

Pomeranians love to bark and a well-adjusted Pomeranian will bark and bark at anything that moves or anything that startles them, whether there is something there or not. A Pomeranian rescue dog will more than likely be barking a lot and it is just something you are going to have to work with the dog on to get them to stop. A firm and consistent method, without being mean or abusive, of reminding the dog that barking is not necessary should work over time but you will need to be patient and continue to work with the dog.

Housebreaking is always a challenge with any of the toy breeds and a Pomeranian is no different. A well-adjusted Pomeranian can take quite a while to housebreak and some owners report that in the end it does not work on every dog. Start with standard housebreaking methods. If your dog is already housebroken it will take to the training right away and you should be fine. If it is not housebroken then be patient and keep working with your dog. Remember that housebreaking a Pomeranian takes time so be patient.

In the world of the toy breeds of dog the Pomeranian is known for its pompous attitude and its high intelligence. When you first get your Pomeranian rescue dog you may notice that it is very reserved and possibly quite defensive. If you show your dog love and attention and let it know that it now lives in a safe place then it will eventually come around and show you personality traits you never knew it had. They love to be independent thinkers so just be ready for an entirely different dog when it gets comfortable.

Never punish your Pomeranian rescue dog. They have been through enough and they do not take to punishment well at all anyways. Always use positive reinforcement and a lot of patience. Show your dog that it is loved and it will give you back that love for years to come. Enjoy your new dog and always be sure to use positive reinforcement training when you are training it and never punish your dog.

Rosie Allan is an expert on British royal dogs and lives in the countryside of London with two Pomeranians. The Pomeranian, a favorite of royalty, is a descendant of the Spitz sled dogs. Queen Victoria of England, who once had 35 Pomeranians, made the dog popular in England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Helpful Pomeranian information such as that found here is also available at libraries and through the American Kennel Club.