Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
#AdogsBoonie #어독스분이
💙 Name: Boonie
💙 Gender: Female
💙 Age: Estimated 5 years old (Born January 2021)
💙 Weight: 18 kg (approx. 39.7 lbs)
💙 ADOGS Instagram (KR): @adogs
💙 English Profile: @_adogs_rescue
1⃣ Medical History
* Neuter Status: Completed
* Microchip: Registered (Internal chip completed)
* Other Notes: Heartworm retest negative
2⃣ Rescue Story
Boonie was living on the streets with her young puppies during a freezing winter. Upon arriving at the scene after receiving a tip-off, ADOGS found Boonie raising her puppies outdoors while wearing a tightly constricted collar. Seeing how thin her nursing body had become and deeply concerned for the health of both Boonie and her pups, ADOGS stepped in urgently to rescue the family.
3⃣ Personality & Characteristics
* Interaction with Humans: Having been deeply hurt by humans in the past, she is very shy and takes time to build trust. She gets tense and whines when facing a person one-on-one, but if approached slowly, she accepts physical touch, even if she flinches slightly. While being held makes her noticeably tense, she displays an adorable side by quietly following behind familiar handlers.
* Interaction with Dogs: She adores dog friends! While she feels slightly awkward around very assertive dogs upon first meeting, she gets along and plays wonderfully with other companions.
* Interaction with Cats: She showed no particular interest when encountering cats during walks.
* Separation Anxiety: Since she is currently living in a group setting at the shelter, her individual anxiety levels are unknown. Structured independence training will be needed from day one in a new environment.
* Potty Training: She currently handles her business strictly outdoors at the shelter.
* Grooming & Hygiene: She handles baths well, and nail trims and brushing are both manageable. Because she is fearful of humans, brushing is best done inside her kennel; while she may growl softly during the process, she stays patient and accepts it well.
* Leash Walking: She is currently undergoing training as outdoor walks are still unfamiliar. During walks, she makes eye contact with her handler and follows along nicely without pulling, though she prefers maintaining a comfortable distance. Extra caution is needed as loud noises or passing cars can startle her into bolting.
* Motion Sickness: She traveled well without any signs of motion sickness during car rides under an hour.
* Biting/Defensive Reactions: Because she is fearful of people, she is being monitored for potential defensive mouthiness. While she may growl softly during brushing or in uncomfortable situations, she has shown zero biting behavior.
* Barking: When facing a human one-on-one, she may whine or cry softly, likely due to feeling uncomfortable. She occasionally barks at meal times to ask for food quickly, so practice to help her wait calmly will be beneficial.
* Personality & Tendencies: While she appears timid due to her fear of humans, she reveals a bright, cheerful personality when surrounded by dog friends, whom she loves playing with! She is an independent, emotionally stable girl who copes easily with long periods inside a kennel. She loves treat bites and will actively catch them when tossed her way. Because direct eye contact or sudden reaching out makes her uncomfortable, approaching her slowly over time is recommended.
