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Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

Many rescue puppies come from uncertain beginnings and may not have had structure, socialization, or training before arriving at rescue. Even very young puppies require significant guidance and supervision to properly learn how to navigate life in a home environment.

Puppies are not automatically trained simply because they are young. The rescue environment itself also does not always allow for extensive one-on-one training. While we work hard to provide safety, basic structure, and socialization, adopters should expect to continue all training and development after adoption.

Adopting a puppy means being prepared for:

Potty training and accidents

Teething and chewing phases

Crate training and leash training

Nighttime wakeups and supervision

Jumping, barking, and playful puppy behavior

Ongoing socialization and confidence-building

Daily exercise, enrichment, and structure

Routine veterinary visits and vaccine boosters

Financial commitment throughout the dog’s lifetime

Because Change is still very young and small, extra care should also be taken around:

Larger animals

Rough play

Stairs and jumping

Unsafe chewing hazards

Open doors or unsecured outdoor spaces

Change will benefit from:

Positive reinforcement training

Daily structure and routine

Continued socialization and exposure

Mental stimulation and enrichment

Patience, consistency, and supervision

Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:

3 days to decompress

3 weeks to learn your routine

3 months to fully feel at home

With patience, guidance, and commitment, puppies like Change grow into wonderful lifelong companions.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

Owning a puppy is a lifelong commitment that includes training, exercise, routine veterinary care, financial responsibility, and emotional commitment throughout every stage of life.

Change will need:

Ongoing puppy training and guidance

Routine veterinary visits and vaccine boosters

Preventative care including flea, tick, and heartworm prevention

Proper nutrition and growth monitoring

Daily exercise, enrichment, and companionship

A safe, stable, indoor living environment

Puppies require regular veterinary care throughout their first year, including booster vaccines, wellness exams, and spay surgery when age-appropriate.

Because Change is still very young, adopters should also be prepared for the normal puppy phases that come with growing and learning, including chewing, teething, accidents, testing boundaries, and continued social development.

Change is an indoor family dog and is not to be chained or left outside.

Adoption Information

If you are interested in adopting this wonderful puppy, please complete an adoption application by visiting: https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions

Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles–based rescue dedicated to giving dogs a second chance at a loving home. Our team carefully reviews every application and will reach out to help match you with the right dog for your home and lifestyle.

You may be seeing our dogs listed in multiple states because we work hard to give as many of our rescue dogs as possible the opportunity to be seen by loving families beyond our local area. While we are based in Los Angeles, we expand our reach throughout the Western United States and the Midwest to help more dogs find the forever homes they deserve.

We understand that transportation and adoption fees can sometimes feel like a big commitment, and we truly appreciate every person who considers opening their heart and home to a rescue dog. Our goal is simply to give these dogs the best chance at being seen, adopted, and loved.

Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe and reliable transport so adopted dogs can travel to their new homes across the Western United States, Canada, and the Midwest.

We can’t wait to help you meet your next fur-ever best friend.