Hold off on the bath. Before you bring him into the house walk him around your eoighbnrhood so he can get used to the area and the smells. Then after about an hour and he's tired out, bring him to your house and take him to HIS' spot in the yard, you're telling him this is where you are permitted to pee, when he goes, praise lavishly. When done, with your dog still on a leash, enter the house (you first) make him sit (if able) and you walk in the door and then invite your dog inside. With him still on the leash, introduce him to each room, let him sniff around. When entering a bedroom you enter first then invite the dog inside. This lets him know that this is YOUR house and you are LETTING him into it, it establishes you as "Pack Leader" Then show your little friend his place to sleep and his toys. Make sure it's in your room beside your bed so he's not alone at night. Dogs are pack animals and need to be with their pack. Once this is completed, let him off the leash to explore. Give him a few days to settle down in his new environment. Make sure you establish rules and boundaries, if you don't want him on the sofa, make sure he knows it and correct him. He will respect you more as a leader than he will if you allow him the run of the house, and he'll make your life miserable. Is he fully housebroken yet? If he happens to have an accident DO not scold him, simply clean it up and take him outside to his SPOT, praise him when ever he goes outside.Once your dog has settled down to his new house (about a week) then you can attempt to give your friend a bath. Or for the first time take him to a groomers and have them do it.Good luck with your new friend.

The anti-puppy mill projects have made such HUGE srdetis this year!! When I saw states starting to outlaw pet stores I knew we were making some huge progress! Its such a good feeling to know our government officials are doing something right & so many furry lives are being saved.

Great job! My family purchased a beautiful buff colored cocker spaniel at a well respected pet store (that since has been shut down) and we later found out she was from the Kentucky puppy mill. She has had many major and costly health issues, namely painful canine glaucoma which caused her extreme pain at two causing her extreme pain, a misdiagnosis at the vet then a week in the hospital after an emergency double eye operation, and the list goes on... We wouldn't trade her for the world, she is an amazing dog and a gentle sweet soul. She's eleven now and still very active. We continue (gladly) to deal with her issues but I'm thrilled to hear of your progress closing these horrible mills. What was a wonderful moment picking out an adorable puppy with my child soon tested our compassion and bank account! I wouldn't wish this heartache on anyone. Thanks again for all you do, and please continue to educate people that there are medical specialists (I didn't even know about canine eye doctors!) in every field just like humans. Oh, and if you aren't comfortable with your vets diagnosis get another quick or research their condition on the web. Had we acted faster there was a chance she would not have gone blind at least in both eyes!

This work takes an enormous amount of work and investiagtion - BRAVO! Puppy Mills appear like another version of factory farming that use methods of over confining for "efficiency", a methos that needs to come to a grinding halt for all animals. I've been protesting pet stores in my area that sell unhealthy pets, that are suspected to come from puppy mills; I can appreciate the hard work it takes to address this form of animal abuse. (Some good news maybe on the way on the closing of those stores.) Animal welfare is key to a healthy environment. Animal welfare ia also key to healty societies of people, as animal abusers will also direct abusive behavior towards people. Again, BRAVO on a job well done!

This work takes an enormous amount of work and investiagtion - BRAVO! Puppy Mills appear like another version of factory farming that use methods of over confining for "efficiency", a methos that needs to come to a grinding halt for all animals. I've been protesting pet stores in my area that sell unhealthy pets, that are suspected to come from puppy mills; I can appreciate the hard work it takes to address this form of animal abuse. (Some good news maybe on the way on the closing of those stores.) Animal welfare is key to a healthy environment. Animal welfare ia also key to healty societies of people, as animal abusers will also direct abusive behavior towards people. Again, BRAVO on a job well done!

Keep up the good work. I love to see stories where you hard work and our support pays off.

We have a local puppy mill. How do we get someone to look into it? Our local Humane Society is unresponsive. Thank you for all you do!

In our area the County Humane Society also helps with low cost spaying and nuetering I would suggest people contact their local shelters and rescue groups for help in locating a low cost opportunity,

you guys are doing a great job

Kathleen - there are discount spay and neuter programs, and some vets will be able to help as well. Here in the STL Missouri area we have a group called Operation SPOT who's whole purpose is to facilitate these services. They may be able to help you find someplace in your area. Call them at 314-995-8678 or go online at opspot.org. Good luck, and thanks for your compassion towards animals!

this is a serious problem.my question is,are there any discounted spay n neuter clenics?like many other careing elderly limited income households,i have taken in three at date,three orphan dogs,im on dissability,i get there shots and flea n heart wrm meds.but the cost of spaying has gone up.my 8lb chuowa is 125,00 ,i have a male dashund that also needs neutered.luckily my boxer was spayed when i got her.is there any help out there?

OMG... Soo happy even that it s not in my country someone is taking care of Puppy Mills. :( poor lil angels....