Dog education
Many of our dogs arrive cautious, sometimes fearful: they have known the street or the fear of humans. That is normal, and it can be worked on. Above all, you will never be alone, before adoption and after.
Settling into Your Home
The first days and weeks are critical. Tips to help your adopted dog feel safe and build trust.
- • Create a safe space
- • Establish a routine
- • Introduction to the household
- • Managing stress
Dog Behavior
Understanding body language and stress signals of your dog. Identify and solve problems proactively.
- • Reading signals
- • Working through fears gently
- • Separation anxiety
- • Socialization
Basic Training
Positive training techniques and reinforcement for essential commands and behavioral control.
- • Sit, lie down, stay
- • Recall and leash
- • House training
- • Positive approach
Health & Wellness
Information about nutrition, exercise, regular veterinary care, and prevention of health problems.
- • Balanced diet
- • Daily exercise
- • Veterinary visits
- • Early detection
Social Life
How to prepare your dog for safe social interactions with other dogs, animals, and humans.
- • Progressive socialization
- • Meetings with other dogs
- • Vet visits
- • Travel and transport
Play & Enrichment
The importance of play for mental health. Game ideas, toys, and activities to enrich your dog's life.
- • Types of games
- • Interactive toys
- • Mental activities
- • Preventing boredom
Need personalized support?
Contact us →Helpful Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about adoption, education, and life with your dog.
Consult the FAQ →Our Blog Advice
Articles, testimonials, and experiences from our adoptive parents and volunteers.
See the blog →Our partner trainers
Priscilla (Hom'animo), canine behaviorist and trainer
Specialized in puppies and rescue dogs, Priscilla runs the free webinars for our future adopters and supports families online or in person in Lorraine. Our adopters get 10% off her sessions with the code ADOPTION.
Meet Priscilla →
Steven Champeymond (Cynozoophie), dog trainer
Our dog trainer supports our dogs' training with his company Cynozoophie.
Meet Steven →
Émilie Bonnard, our in-house dog trainer
Vice-president of Remember Me France, Émilie lives in Pascani and supports both our pups at the shelter and our adopters in France. Advice on settling in, fear management, first routines: a precious help to start on the right foot.
Contact usA question, a tough moment?
Our team and partner trainers stay available to talk after the adoption. Reach out anytime if you need help.
Join the community on the forumThis support (vet, behaviorist, trainer) has a cost. Sponsoring a dog still at the shelter helps fund it.
