FAQ

Every dog adopted from Texas Airedale Rescue Team will come with records of sterility, vaccinations, microchip registration form and a martingale collar with Texas Airedale Rescue Team ID tag.  Here are the basics you will need to have on hand for your newly adopted dog.

• 6-foot sturdy leash
• ID tag with your contact info
• Food bowl
• Water bowl
• dog bed
• Wire crate (optional but the best tool for housebreaking and preventing anxiety)
• dog Food: the best food you can afford to feed your dog is the best investment in their health
• Commitment: above all you need to commit to helping your newly adopted dog adjust their new life which can take time. Texas Airedale Rescue Team is there to help you every step of the way.

Only buy quality dog food from a pet food store (or Costco) never from a grocery store. With so many great pet stores offering a wide variety of top quality food, it's really your choice, and what you new dog will eat. Sometimes in the beginning it might be trial and error so perhaps small bags to start with until your find the right one.  Some good brands include Zignature, Merrick, Wellness, Royal Canine, Taste of The Wild and Kirkland brand from Costco.

We may not be able to narrow down what quality food is best for your new dog but we can certainly tell you what foods NOT TO FEED a dog.  Do not feed any brands available in a grocery store (Purina, Pedigree, Beniful etc.) These low-grade foods are over processed, filled with fillers like corn, preservatives and toxins which are very problematic for dogs. Also, no products at all from CHINA.

Texas Airedale Rescue Team will help select the best candidate to fit your life and all in it. If your home includes other dogs, cats or kids of any age it is best to be prepared to follow integration guidelines to ensure the best chance for full integration and a happy life together. 

It can sometimes take time and effort, but the end results are unconditional love for a lifetime. GO SLOW, TAKE TIME.

Knowing what steps to follow and more importantly what NOT to do will help everyone.  Click appropriate links for successful integration tips that apply to you. Be prepared by educating yourself on what will work.

dogs LOVE their human family. Your new dog should sleep inside the house preferably in the same room as a family member, especially at first.  Do not expect your dog to sleep in a remote room such as kitchen or laundry room which makes your new dog feel isolated rather than included. A crate in your bedroom is a great integration tool helping your dog feel safe, avoid accidents, and prevent anxiety.

The simple answer to this question is to integrate your dog by following Texas Airedale Rescue Team take home instruction and taking things in baby steps. Your new dog has a lot to learn and get used to. BE PATIENT and STAY CONSISTENT. 

Every home is different; every dog is different. The most important thing to remember is that Texas Airedale Rescue Team is here to help you after adoption with advice and to answer questions to help your new dog fully integrate.

For a more in-depth idea of what to do when introducing your dog to a new dog, check out this link. Introducing Dogs to Dogs FAQ

Texas Airedale Rescue Team treats health issues that are apparent when dogs arrive or conditions that develop during their time at our facility. Owner surrenders to Texas Airedale Rescue Team often come with their medical history and records. dogs that we pull from city shelters often come without much history and we must evaluate visually from experience.  Texas Airedale Rescue Team will always divulge any conditions that are known and treatment protocols.  We partner with quality vets for the very best for dogs in our care. 

Please be aware that there can be a very common temporary condition that affects many dogs in communal living environments: kennels, boarding facilities, etc.  Kennel Cough and Diarrhea/Giardia are easily spread but also easily treated. Your new dog may or may not have been exposed so please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these common and very treatable temporary conditions.

Make sure your resident dog is current with shots, especially bortatella before visiting Texas Airedale Rescue Team.

Common Heath Issues

Kennel Cough

We are fortunate to have adopters come from all corners of Texas and surrounding states to work with our team to adopt the perfect Airedale for them.