Hi Helen, Thank you for your comment. German: Hopp/Spring What a wonderful article, my wife and I are about to adopt two Romanian Rescue Dogs. ? Using a command in a different language like German, will make it easier for your hound to hear it out from your day to day words. Your puppy will love to please you; he'll relish your approval and will show off to get it! A behaviorist spent time with her to no avail. Some of the fearful arrivals start to come around within a few days, others can take months and longer. They have no idea who you are or where they are and may not cope at all well with being manhandled into a bath or shower. RUSSIAN HERDING DOG COMMANDS. Thank you for the feedback and thank you for sharing x, I have always thought there would be benefit in reading to animals when they first come to a new home. I wonder whether a stress factor for newly arrived Rommies is the fact that humans don’t speak Romanian but a strange language the dog has never encountered before. Russian herding dog commands are a bit different from commands in English-speaking countries. Are you getting any help and advice from the rescue you adopted her from? Offer a treat to your dog, moving your hand from your dog’s nose up to your face. I shut her in the kitchen at night or if we are away, and she has a table with blankets over it where she sleeps. Sheila, Hi Sheila, thank you I’m so glad you found the article helpful and informative and well done on your new addition to the family! 112 Views. Thank You! (kru-GOM) КРУГОМ! Having my home check tomorrow and trying to read up on how to handle Romanian rescue dogs to fully prepare myself. Thank you Katherine and thank you for the book recommendation too, I will be doing a recommended books post at some point so will make sure to include your recommendations. – DRIVE! Most importantly, this command is a matter of control and safety for your dog in the field. This is just to make sure everything is in order with your passport, paperwork and they will want to scan your dogs microchip to make sure it matches your documentation. Its taken a long time for her to feel confident and safe, she still reacts to certain people and dogs without warning so i will always have to be on my guard. Anybody coming into the house and she retreats to her security area, behind the sofa where she can look out of the window, or in her crate. Your new arrival will most likely pong a bit. By all means give them plenty of attention once they’re settled in, but try to avoid. Romanian: Vino aici, English: Heel German: Komm Thank you for posting. – AROUND! Please bear in mind, the following information is based on my knowledge and experience of Romanian (foreign) Rescue dogs, but every one of them will be different. I have a members group you may be interested in where I could offer additional support, it’s not on the scale of one to one assistance but there is a lot of information in the group and more added daily. Does anybody have any advice on how best to handle the bonding process between the family, obviously I would not be leaving the 5 year old and dog unsupervised but it is still a slight concern to me. These guidelines are information you need to know, you may need to know all of them, you may not need any of them, but you will definitely need to be prepared to read and assess how your particular dog is coping with everything, and meet his/her needs as an individual. Don’t mess about with your rescue dogs feet – this is a very sensitive area (instinctively) for dogs, leave grooming, bathing and rubbing with a towel until they are a bit more familiar with you and a relationship of trust has been established. Your email address will not be published. This is a link to more info about the group if you’d like to take a look http://thedogspov.com/barking-dogs-romanian-rescue-dogs-barking/, Have a most lovely roumanian female street dog, fully house trained, however reacts to other dogs by snarling and could possibly attack them also sometimes to reacts to people by lunging at them, is petrified of sticks, brooms, umbrellas, can read into that, any suggestions ‘re meeting other dogs, practically docilecat home, What a fantastic and helpful article, thank you so much. Romanian Rescue Dogs & What You Need to Know. We love her to bits and I think she is starting to love us in return, she is certainly very affectionate. She also has a very thick ear from infection and trauma that was left untreated. There's a special relationship between an MTA canine police officer and the dog. Thanks again for taking time to comment. I have a four year old ex-Romanian street dog, had him since May and he has started barking in the evening/night. She did pong terribly and, yes, she did have diorrhea for a week or so. No matter the reason they landed in the shelter, with a little time, patience and training, shelter dogs can become happy, well-adjusted family members. As soon ax we changed her to raw chicken, turkey or pork, loads of chopped veg and fruit, and chicken wings she became a new dog. taking on board the info in this article. Your dog may be delivered to your house, you may be collecting them from a rescue kennels or somewhere else. Romanian: La picior, English: Good That way, you are far more likely to prevent problems than if you assume they will be fine, or that they will be grateful for this wonderful life you have offered them and don’t provide them with the necessary consistency, boundaries and structure that they need at this most unstable of times. July 1, 2017 She does allow the postman into the garden without inflicting any injury on him though. Resource guarding of sofa’s and beds is a very common problem during the first few weeks and has led to quite a few bites and the return to kennels of newly adopted dogs, so please help make your adoption be as successful as possible and follow this advice. Don’t allow them to follow you everywhere and have access to all areas of the house for the first few days/weeks. Doesn’t really understand walkies but because everyone is so nice to her she is getting better. To gather the stock into a group. Contrary to what some people believe, dogs don’t speak English (or Romanian)! ), in addition to shaking hands. “Stay” command. Some commands like unit giving and char movement points work but you'll need to reselect to see it in the UI, the UI doesn't auto-refresh. She is only two years old so hopefully she will forget her early experiences and become a wonderful house dog – if only we could get her to sit. They would have spent 2 days on a transport vehicle with yet more strange dogs and people, 2 days in another kennel environment with MORE strange dogs and people before they finally arrive with you, yet another new environment with more strange people and possibly more strange dogs, along with a completely new routine and level of expectations. Dogs adopted from a dog shelter or animal rescue can make wonderful pets. I’ve had my beautiful rommie since 2013. ), "heel!" 2/ KRUGOM! She lets us know in no uncertain terms when the paper boy or postman arrive. I would expect all this from a dog that has never had any upset in their life and has lived knowing nothing but love, safety and security. Awwww that’s lovely Mandy. Required fields are marked *. Using Ger… This kind of overwhelm in the first few days of arriving could easily cause trauma for your new arrival and the development of more deep seated issues (fearfulness, mistrust, reactivity) Once a few days have passed you will have a much better idea of how your dog might cope with this experience (or not as the case may be)  The smell very quickly diminishes anyway so just give them some space on this one. Your new rescue will most likely smell quite unpleasant, and whilst some will tolerate being bathed, it could be another stressor for them on top of an already stressful week! She has Spondolitus which means her spite is painful and fragile. English: Stay German: Bleib I asked someone to translate and record the most important romanian dog commands so that I would know how to pronounce them. (Ryadom! Two of the dogs shown here are Romanian Rescue Dogs. When your dog knows the release cue and how to sit on cue, put him in a sit, turn and face him, and give him a treat. Caucasian Mountain Dog’s mission in life “is to protect and defend, and they will do whatever is necessary to achieve that mission.” These words of Tamara Follett, a well-known Caucasian Ovcharka breeder, make a good introduction to this video. http://thedogspov.com/dog-training-guides/ Yes, being with a foster may have helped them over a key adjustment period, but you are about to take them away from everything that has become familiar to them in that time, so the stressed/confused/scared possibilities still exist. Plus it can help prevent the development of separation anxiety by providing them with their own room that you leave now and again just to go to other areas of the house. She has 3 short walks a day and medication to keep her comfortable. The main thing is she is well loved and safe. A harness would be advisable but many dog arrive confused and scared and so may not cope with the manhandling of having a harness fitted. A Crate for the car or some way of securing your dog in the car ie harness with seatbelt attachment or a secure boot area. (go-NI) ГOНИ! Bonnie is learning. I think that it is important to allow a dog to retreat into its own private domain by choice. This is a very intrusive and often scary experience for a dog that has already been through so much stress. Dogs can learn words, provided the word is a clear command … Brilliant article, thank you! what price love. your furry friend will learn that "sit" is not always a reliable word to respond to. She is mostly blind in one eye so sees shaddows and some low life cut her tail off. I was reading this with Give a Dog a Home in mind, then saw Lynne’s comment Possibly a crazy thought! Here is a list of all commands in this video in English, German and Romanian: English: Sit German: Sitz Romanian: Şezi. We knock on the door before entering, and she seems to like to like that as she can either hide under her table, or meet me at the door for her walks! Thank you. If it would help to have a pdf version to print off/share with your adopters, please do let me know and I can sort that out for you. Military working dogs are available for adoption at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. How dare they! Don’t Expect your rescue dog to be used to wearing a collar and walking on a lead. How do you say commands to a dog in Romanian? So glad we were able to offer her a chance of having a better life, Mandy. I hope all is going well and I’m so glad the information and advice is helpful for you. Having adopted a Romanian rescue dog last year, I thought it would be good to share the information I’ve learned during my dog-adoption journey. Give them time and space. … DO NOT walk them around to see if they want to go to the toilet, most of these dogs won’t toilet until they feel totally safe anyway. Bonnie has NEVER offered to bite or menace anyone in my family. This behavior is also a crucial bridge enabling you to teach your dog other behaviors. Did your take long to settle in, any words of advise? She’s loving her walks though, and she’s already learnt the routine and wants out of her “kitchen cave” at 5.30am, for a 7am walk that she wants earlier please! She’s cost us over £1k in the first month, but That protective behaviour, we were told by a local dog trainer, is not actually a real danger – Bonnie is a dog who, like most dogs, knows very well the power of her bite but who chooses not to actually use her canines to inflict damage – rather a warning “nip”, very much like a Collie. Any other animal you have will already know your voice and this gives the new dog time to get used to just listening to you without it infringing on them and their space. Dogs certainly build a vocabulary of heard sounds they associate with things and their complete absence and replacement with strange new sounds might be upsetting. German: Komm her Can I add another book that I’ve found useful, “Charlie”, the dog who came in from the wild” written by his adopter, Lisa Tenzin-Dolma who is a behaviourist. Or do we? She did, initially, tend to drag her bedding out of her cage and I had to replace her shredded mattress twice – but if that is all, in three and a half years, that is not bad! if you can leave it a couple of days, they might feel more comfortable about you doing it. All best wishes, Not a crazy thought at all and could very well be a contributing factor. The dog is more than a tool, more than a partner. Romanian: Bravo, English: Shake Paw Don’t Let them on beds or sofa’s for the first few weeks. How exciting Roanne! Time and patience is important, and making sure you do the right things to help her learn to trust you and feel safe, but at the same time without pressuring her to be ‘OK’ with everything. Dorothy, Makes an awful lot of sense, I am printing off copies to give to my adopters. But genetically, Coren's evaluation named some dogs to be truly intelligent, and willing to corporate with human commands, more so than others. Many rescues have different protocols when their dogs arrive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong) We have just adopted two Rommies, one is very anxious and fearful -been a week in her crate. German: Bei Fuß If you really want to set yourself and your dog up for success then I highly recommend you The Dog’s Point of View Private Coaching Group. German: Platz Sadly, the rest of the time her tail is tucked tight, and she seems really sad, apart from when she’s out on a walk with one or both of us. She’s painfully timid and still won’t let me touch her – and poor hubbie has NO chance! Romanian: Culcat, English: Stay Leave a comment You may receive a spot check visit from DEFRA, usually within the first week but it can be anything up to 4 weeks following arrival. Please somewhere mention putting a name and address tag on the collar when you go to collect the dog surprising how many people dont, and like you say, chip wont be registered so chance of dog pound and pts. (Fas!) She doesn’t like the lovely, warm, sheltered kennel opposite this spot! It’s important not to pressure her too much, try to allow her space to investigate and determine what’s safe and whats not without any pressure to keep interacting with everyone and everything. When your rescue dog first arrives with you, it is important to be 100% aware and realise they will need time to adjust and settle. I asked someone to translate and record the most important romanian dog commands so that I would know how to pronounce them. We have had quite a lot of help from the people at the Romanian Rescue Appeal, but to put all that information into one article is of invaluable help. Hi Sam, thanks for your comment, the only thing I can really suggest is to look for a force free reputable trainer in your area that could work with your dog to help her become comfortable with having her feet trimmed, either by yourself or the groomer. If you really want to set yourself and your dog up for success then I highly recommend you The Dog’s Point of View Private Coaching Group. Dog Training Commands For example, you'll be able to make sure he always comes when he's called, walks to heel, and behaves well when out and about. Two step by step teaching guides that will help promote bonding but in a very hands off non intrusive way. In addition to this, an anxious dog can feel more anxious if they have too much space. There are also several fellow Rommie adopters in the group who I’m sure would be delighted to share their experiences and support you, they (and I) have all been through a variety of experiences. Look. Absolutely no regrets, love her to bits. The dog wouldn't understand commands in English but could be taught. Romanian: Bun / Bine, English: Good boy Places in the group are limited so if it says admission is closed at the moment you can sign up to jump on a waiting list and will get offered a place as soon as one is available. Our new dog is due to arrive from Romania in 3 days. English: Down German: Platz Romanian: Culcat. If you ever visit a Spanish speaking country, then will notice the imperative being used from the moment you arrive. I obtained a Romanian rescue dog (4 month old bitch) in March 2014. 8 days is no time at all for a Rommie to be settled, she will most likely be missing her doggie friends if she is an only dog in your household, most Rommies have spent a lot of time with a lot of doggie company, so that could potentially be adding to her anxiety, the fact that she is alone. Bonnie does NOT like people walking past and she lets them know it – I have to make sure that the gate is shut at all times because she does stand and menace passers-by, although her tail is wagging while she stands and barks at them…she has an ambivalent attitude towards the postman – she will condescend to accept treats from him, while still barking at him – again with her tail wagging. Again this can instigate resource guarding, which once it starts to happen, is more difficult to stop than if you can prevent it from starting and being practised in the first place. Some dogs cope with all of this remarkably well, but some don’t, and it would serve adopters and fosterers better to assume that they won’t cope and behave and handle them accordingly. When lining the dog, this is the command given to confirm that you are now looking in the exact direction I want and if you keep looking there I will let you go with a Back or the Dogs Name Command. Thanks for taking time to comment. Thank you for saving her and giving her the chance of such a wonderful life with you xx. If you know of anyone that would benefit from this article, please feel free to share it . Please do not underestimate the need for belt and braces here. Hi Jill, thank you so much for your lovely comment, I’m so pleased you feel it is well written and informative. How Dogs Bark in Different Languages Here is a list of the sounds dogs make when they bark in more than 60 languages. (vpe-RJOD, "e" like in "bell") ВПЕРЁД! The protocols remain the same. The Imperative (imperativo) is used in Spanish to give suggestions, commands or orders in a direct way.The imperative is known as a mood (rather than tense) because it is used to express a want or desire, and always refers to the exact moment in which it is used.. As a member of the group you will be able to personally ask me questions and have access to more structured information and support in the form of Q&A’s, workshops, video demonstrations & online courses covering the most common problems experienced by adopters. Will time and patience allow her to become more trusting or am I doing something wrong?! BELT & BRACES ON YOUR FIRST WALKS: Double lead your rescue dog when you first start walking them outside, in case they panic and slip a collar or harness. Pronunciation. I have found that a calm, consistent, assertive and understanding approach to Bonnie has paid huge dividends in her development. 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