Raising Kane: the Anxiety the Milestones, and the Love…
John Ramer, Chelsey Marino, and Lori Cohen talk with Alice and Dima about Kane, a senior lemon beagle rescued from Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary.
Alice grew up with beagles and had always wanted to adopt a former research dog, while Dima had never lived with a pet before Kane came along. After meeting through a senior adoption promotion, Kane joined their family — and quickly made it clear that he had a lot to learn. From peeing on the desk during his adoption meeting to experiencing the world like a puppy, Kane's journey into home life has been full of unexpected challenges, breakthroughs, and plenty of laughs.
Alice and Dima share an honest look at adopting a former research beagle, including potty training, anxiety, socialization, trauma recovery, and the small milestones that can mean everything. Over time, Kane's personality began to emerge, revealing a quirky, affectionate dog with his own routines and a growing sense of confidence.
In This Episode
- What to expect when adopting a former research dog
- The challenges of potty training and socializing a senior research beagle
- How to help an anxious rescue beagle adjust to home life
- Understanding trauma and nervous-system recovery in rescued research animals
- The small breakthroughs that mark progress
- Common beagle myths — and what life with Kane has taught Alice and Dima
- Why they’re considering adopting a second former research beagle
If you're researching how to adopt a former research beagle, wondering what to expect when adopting a research dog, or looking for ways to help an anxious rescue beagle settle into home life, Kane's story offers a heartfelt, practical, and often funny look at the journey.
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