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Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
5 years 10 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
58 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
MEET MIRA!
She’s a smiley, bouncy pup looking for a new family to love! Mira is an affectionate gal who tends to greet new people with whole body wiggles and she lights up a room with her big, bright smile. Mira is new to HSCC but has already won us over with her friendly, silly personality - she does the cutest pounces on her squeaky toys, takes treats from your hand so gently, and absolutely loves butt scratches. If you’re looking for a cuddly canine companion, come see if Mira is the one for you!
ENERGY LEVEL: Medium
- She’ll need plenty of physical exercise and mental enrichment every day.
DOGS: Limited experience
- Mira doesn’t have any experience living with other dogs that we know of, and didn’t meet many dogs while in her previous home.
- She got along well with one dog that she met on several occasions and stayed at her home a few times. She has seemed uncomfortable with dogs who have approached her directly while on leash, and may bark or lunge at them.
- Here at HSCC, she has generally been non-reactive toward other dogs nearby, and did well on a walk with another mellow pup.
- Slow introductions to other dogs are always recommended. Keep in mind that even if a dog has done well with some or most other dogs, doesn’t mean they will like all dogs (just like people!).
CATS: Has lived with cats
- Mira lived with cats in her previous home and her owner said that she was great with them, largely ignoring the cats but sometimes playing with them.
- If you’ve got small animals at home, consider ahead of time how best to introduce them and manage their interactions.
KIDS: Has lived with children
- Mira lived with children in her previous home. She generally did well with them, and her owner called her a happy, loving dog.
- She did show some discomfort when the kids would pester her when she wanted to be left alone.
- We recommend supervising interactions between kids and dogs to make sure everyone is behaving appropriately and staying safe.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
She isn’t a puppy, but it’s still important for her to learn what is expected of her in her new home. Basic training classes or a few sessions with a trainer can be a great way to get started.
- Be consistent from day 1 – it’s much easier and less confusing for the dog to loosen the boundaries later than to implement new rules.
- Training is a great way to build a bond with your new pup, like learning a common language.
- We recommend positive reinforcement-based training – teach Mira what you want her to do! We do not recommend e-collar or punishment-based training, as these methods often have long-term negative effects on dogs (physically as well as psychologically) and create behavioral problems.
- We are happy to provide guidance on training resources, methods, and finding a trainer.
HOUSE TRAINED: Yes
- Mira was house trained in her previous home.
- Keep in mind that a dog who is house trained in one home may still have accidents in a new environment.
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
- Mira was reportedly crate trained in her previous home.
- If you’re interested in using a crate with her, be prepared to take it slow and make the crate a comfortable safe space for her.
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