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My basic info
Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Black - with White
Age
3 years 7 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
52 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
MEET PENNY!
She may look serious in her photos, but this girl is one of the silliest, bounciest pups you’ll ever meet. Walking is passé for Penny; she’s got so much excitement for her new life in Vermont that she’d rather hop, leap, and jump from place to place. She’s an affectionate girl who loves to give hugs and cuddle with people, but also enjoys running and wrestling with her dog friends. And in case you couldn’t tell from her photos, she absolutely LOVES her stuffy toys, and will carry them around when given the chance. If you’re looking for an outgoing, active pup to share your life, come meet Penny!
ENERGY LEVEL: Medium/high
- She’ll need plenty of exercise and mental enrichment every day.
DOGS: No known experience living with other dogs, but has done well with them in other settings
- We don’t know whether Penny has ever lived with other dogs.
- She did well with other dogs at the shelter in Georgia, and has made dog friends here at HSCC.
- She’s a high-energy, rough-and-tumble kind of player, which not all dogs will appreciate.
- 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: No known experience
- We don’t know whether Penny has any experience with cats or other small animals.
- If you’ve got small animals at home, consider ahead of time how best to introduce them and manage their interactions.
KIDS: No known experience
- We don’t know whether Penny has any experience with kids.
- We have not seen any behaviors like resource guarding or handling sensitivity that would be concerning with children around.
- We recommend supervising interactions between kids and dogs to make sure everyone is behaving appropriately and staying safe.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Penny will benefit from some basic training to help her gain confidence and manager all her excitement and enthusiasm for life.
- Basic training classes or a few sessions with a trainer can be a great way to get started.
- 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 Penny 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.
She isn’t a puppy, but it’s still important for her to learn what is expected of her in her new home.
- 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.
HOUSE TRAINED: Unknown
- We don’t know whether Penny has ever been house trained.
- 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 she has ever been crate trained.
- If you’re interested in using a crate with Penny, be prepared to start from scratch, take it slow, and make the crate a comfortable safe space for her.
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