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Posted by: x Foman123 x
I've had lots of experience with adopted dogs. For a dog, being in the shelter is a traumatic experience, and then going into a new home is another one. Every dog handles it differently, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Just give her lots of love and attention and she'll get used to you quickly. You may want to crate her for the first night or two, just to make sure she doesn't destroy anything in the house while you sleep. Also, some dogs (especially shy ones) actually LIKE crates because they feel safe and secure, and she will need that on the first night.
Bathe her in warm water. If she doesn't respond well to the bath, use a nice warm shower instead (you'll obviously have to put on a bathing suit or pair of gym shorts or something and climb in with her).
Take her to a good vet soon, even if the shelter told you she has already seen a vet. Make sure she's in good health. If she is, just give her the time it takes to get used to you and your house/family, and she'll be just fine :-)
Also, I would enroll her in a dog obedience school ASAP. Discipline is just as good for a dog's life as it is for a human's, and well-trained dogs are happier and more pleasant to have around.I've worked a couple of rescues around the N Va area, and we handed out flyers that basically said just this.
I was going to type it up, but this sums it perfectly.