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Breed
Mixed Breed (Large)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Age
7 years 5 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
70 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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MEET PIPPA!
Pippa is a happy-go-lucky girl with a whole lot of love to give. She tends to greet new people with a big smile and a tail wag, and has made lots of dog friends here at HSCC. She enjoys the simple things in life – walks around the block or time to bounce around the back yard, chew toys (fair warning, she’ll need some durable toys!), and all the snuggles you have to offer – but will surely be up for some bigger adventures. If you’re looking for a fun-loving, goofy, and affectionate pup to join the family, meet Pippa!
ENERGY LEVEL: Medium
- She’ll need plenty of exercise, playtime, and mental enrichment every day!
DOGS: Has done well with other dogs
- We don’t know whether Pippa has ever lived with other dogs.
- She has done well with other dogs here at HSCC, including on walks and lots of off-leash playgroups.
- Slow introductions to other dogs are always recommended. Keep in mind that just because a dog has done well with some or most other dogs, doesn’t mean they will like all dogs (just like people!).
CATS: Limited experience
- Pippa was introduced to an HSCC staff member’s cats during a day out, and she did well with them. She generally ignored the cats who hissed or yowled at her.
- If you’ve got small animals at home, consider ahead of time how best to introduce them and manage their interactions.
KIDS: Limited experience
- We don’t know whether Pippa has ever lived with children.
- She has done well with the kids that she has met, including with the 5-year-old she spent time with in her foster home.
- We recommend supervising interactions between kids and dogs to make sure everyone is behaving appropriately and staying safe.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Because Pippa came to us from Animal Control, we have very little information about her past experiences or her at-home behavior. Her new family will need to be comfortable getting to know her, her needs, and her quirks.
Pippa has shown some signs of separation anxiety when left alone, and will likely be most successful in a home where she gets to spend most of her time with someone.
- Separation anxiety means distress when alone, including destructive behavior, unexplainable pottying inside, excessive barking/howling/whining, pacing, panting/salivating/shaking. The amount of time they can tolerate being alone and their stress level and symptoms will vary depending on the dog.
- In her foster home, Pippa would try to follow her foster mom around the house and would cry and/or bark if left alone.
- Separation anxiety can be improved with management, behavior modification, and sometimes medication, but it can be challenging. Pippa is likely to be most successful in a home where she doesn’t have to spend much time alone.
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 Pippa 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
- During her stay in a foster home, Pippa didn’t have any accidents.
- Keep in mind that a dog who is house trained in one home may still have accidents in a new environment.
CRATE TRAINED: Unknown.
- We don’t know whether Pippa has any experience being crated. If you’re interested in using a crate with her, be prepared to start from scratch, take it slow, and make the crate a comfortable safe space for her.
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