Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
BASIC INFORMATION
🙃 Describe their temperament: Very sweet, affectionate, loving, and people-oriented. She is currently very timid and nervous while adjusting to her new surroundings. She has come a long way from Louisiana and is still learning that she is safe. She can be startled by loud noises or fast movements and may retreat to her bed when frightened. She is definitely more scared of mens loud voices but she really wants to be loved by everyone. Once she feels safe, she is incredibly loving and wants to stay close to her person. She would do best with a patient family willing to give her time to decompress and build confidence. If she has a dog bed she will lay down and stay while you walk around the room.
🔋 Energy level: Medium - Typical pet energy; will need walks and/or play sessions to fulfill energy needs daily. she enjoys being with you and going places but also LOVES naps and cuddling.
🔓 Are they crate trained?
I have not closed the door of her crate yet but she likes having a place to retreat when overwhelmed and goes in on her own.
🚽 Are they potty trained?
Mostly. She has had some accidents, which seem to be related to her fear of going outside. She is still adjusting and we believe this will improve significantly as she becomes more comfortable and confident.
🎓 Known commands (if any):
Sit, lay down, come. She is very willing to learn!
🔗 How do they do on leash?
Wonderful! She walks very nicely on a leash and stays close to her person.
🥩 What is their favorite snack? Any dietary restrictions or allergies?
Cheese
🥎 What is their favorite toy?
Stuffed animals/ anything she can tear a part
👠 Can they differentiate toys from items they are not allowed to chew on/play with?
No, she is still figuring that out
🩶 Likes: Her people ❤️, following you around, cuddling, hugs, naps, walks, dogs, cats, kids, goats, and simply being included in whatever you’re doing.
✖️ Dislikes: Loud noises, fast movements
BEHAVIOR
🐩 Describe how do they interact with other dogs?
She does well with dogs and has been friendly and appropriate around them. She is very respectful to every dog she has met.
🐈⬛ Describe how do they interact with cats? Other small animals?
She does well with cats. She gives them space and backs off if they back up. She has also been around goats and does well with them.
🍼 Describe how do they interact with kids?
She does well with kids. Because she is timid, respectful interactions and allowing her to approach at her own pace are ideal.
👤 Describe how do they interact with people? Meeting strangers? Strangers coming up to the door at home?
She is very sweet with people but is currently timid with unfamiliar people and situations. She may become nervous if someone moves quickly toward her or if there is a lot of noise. When frightened, she may hide in her bed or seek physical reassurance. She is not aggressive in any interaction she is simply learning to trust and feel safe.
🚕 How do they do in the car?
We are working on boundaries in the car. While she likes car rides she likes to try to be in the front seat.
🧼 How do they do in the bath?
Unknown
💅🏼 How do they do for nails?
Unknown
🤝🏼 How well do they tolerate general handling?
Very well. She enjoys affection, cuddling, and hugs. When nervous, getting down to her level and calmly reassuring her helps her feel safe.
🩶 They need more help with...?
Building confidence and learning that the world is safe. She needs continued work with feeling comfortable outside and establishing a consistent potty routine. She would benefit enormously from a patient family who understands that she may need some time to come out of her shell.
📜 Any known history:
She came to the shelter from Louisiana. Because she is still adjusting to a completely new environment, she is currently very timid and easily startled. Her history before arriving at the shelter is unknown.
💌 A note from my foster: This girl has my heart. I really want people to understand that what you see right now isn't necessarily who she is going to be once she knows she is home.
She is scared. She is adjusting. She came all the way from Louisiana and is trying to figure out that she is finally somewhere safe. When something scares her, she may tuck her tail and run to her bed. If you get down on her level and reassure her, she settles right in. If you stay standing, however, she may decide that the only logical solution is to put all 55 pounds of herself into your arms.
But underneath that nervousness is the sweetest dog.
She follows me everywhere. I wash dishes and she's right behind my legs. I go into another room and she's only a few steps behind. She just wants to be with you.
She walks beautifully on a leash. She likes dogs, cats, kids, and even goats. She loves naps, cuddles, and hugs. She doesn't ask for much she just wants to feel safe and be near her person.
She's had a few potty accidents because she's still nervous about going outside, but I truly believe this is something that will improve as she becomes comfortable and confident. She's been through a huge transition, and I don't think it's fair to expect her to instantly understand that everything is okay.
She needs someone patient.
Someone who will give her time.
Someone who won't give up on her just because she's nervous at first.
Because I really believe that once she realizes she's home, she's going to blossom into an incredible companion.
She's not a perfect, finished product right now. She's a scared girl who is learning how wonderful life can be.
And she deserves someone willing to show her.
I hope her forever family sees what I see in her, because this girl is incredibly special.
