Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi! My name is Charlie. I’m a 2-year-old fun loving, healthy, spayed female fawnequin Great Dane.
I’m a little cautious at first when meeting new people but I warm up quickly and will be begging for pets and play with you in no time! I’ve had a few homes in my brief life already, so I’m still learning to trust people and how to behave in their homes.
I’m a super happy excitable girl and very eager to please. I sometimes even try to predict what you want (which MUST be doggy kisses, cuddles, sitting in your lap, and puppy eyes!). Giving affection is my favorite thing to do. I’m also quite inquisitive, curious, and enjoy exploring everywhere. Nothing within my reach is safe, especially food – I’m an expert counter-surfer. I love to sniff everywhere and everything. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in sniffing that I miss things going on around me. When I’m in the “sniff zone” I may not hear you calling me and may start to wander. Because of this, I’ll do best in home with a fenced yard.
Due to my adventurous behavior I’m not really trusted to free roam, in fact I take advantage of any unsupervised moment to start exploring and maybe find a treasure or two to take back to my bed. I’m learning to behave better on a leash, but I’m a very strong girl that likes to lead the way. I know basic commands and amworking on patience during feeding time. Sometimes I need reminders, but I know Sit, Lay Down, Drop-It, Wait, Come, Bed, and my favorite command Good Girl which means they want lots of kisses! I’m potty trained, muzzle trained, and enjoy my crate as my personal “safe place” and is also where I spend the night when everyone else goes to bed.
Oh, and I love car rides! I’m really well behaved in the car.
I have a lot of energy and love to play with my foster mom and dad as well as with my own toys. I would love to have a friend to play with in my new home, whether it’s another robust and playful dog or human to spend my days with. I’m just probably not a good fit for a house with young children, because I simply don’t know my own size and strength.
The Good:
Good with other active dogs
Crate, muzzle, house trained
Affectionate and intelligent
Considerations:
Unknown with cats but hasn’t shown much of a prey drive
Needs continued leash training
Is too adventurous and curious to free-roam
NOTE FROM FOSTER –Charlie will do well in a more active home but not a chaotic one, as she can get stressed and not know how to react. In cases like this, she tends to run and hide in her “safe space” which is her bed or crate. Charlie cannot be trusted to free-roam without supervision. I would recommend the continued use of a kennel or a safe and secure room for her if you plan to be out of the house for any length of time. She does tend to get into things if left unsupervised. Although she is social and does well with other dogs, I would recommend performing a slow introduction to other dogs, as she has had other dogs react to her in a negative manner. She is muzzle trained and it’s proven to be a safe and effective way to introduce her to other dogs. Charlie loves outings but gets nervous in busy public locations. She is learning to walk more on a leash and harness but would love a large, fenced yard for her to run and do zoomies. Charlie is so affectionate and loveable, the sweetest girl you’re likely to meet!
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