Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
If you understand SHY behavior, then you will understand DORY. This young girl - not quite 2yrs young - prefers a home with 1 or 2 dogs (similar to her size). She is a Lab/terrier blend (who loves to do nose work/hunt). She is spayed, current on vaccines, hw negative, flea free and micro-chipped, crate trained, house trained, and..... after she has been provided some playtime/run time she will walk well on leash without pulling. DORY thrives on companionship with her "family and trusted circle of friends" (2 or 4 legged ). Daily playtime with canine friends is an important and necessary energy release for this young girl; so we are looking for a home where there is a 4 legged play buddy for DORY !
DORY enjoys car rides, play time, long walks, AND sniffing the smorgasbord of scents along a path, in a forest, and in her own backyard...so time to "EXPLORE the grounds" is always great FUN for DORY. A "tired dog is a good dog", SO.... a family with a (male) dog would be a good match to help deplete her energy and provide some companionship. A dog (older than Dory) could help teach her the rules and routine in a new home and family. DORY graduated from a 6 week basic obedience training course in July ...and is currently working w/volunteers on improved behavior and people socialization.
She came to us very young and fearful of many people. Her on-going training with trusted volunteers and foster has helped DORY make great progress; however, due to Dory's SHY behavior with strangers there is a "protocol required" for initial introductions in order for DORY to feel comfortable and safe with people; then you are her friend for life ;-)
DORY is very smart (loves training and is a quick learner - string cheese is good motivation), and... her recall is strong because DORY's joy and contentment in life comes from her companionship with people she knows and trusts, and other canine friends. Dory has a very short TOY list: a rope toy and jolly ball w/a string attached. We recommend children over 12 years of age in her forever family, and a fenced yard.
Dory is currently fostered in Miami County, OH. (Tipp City, Troy, Piqua, etc...) Our adoptions are limited to 120 mile radius from Miami County OH. ADOPTION APPLICATION is available on the ADOPTME page at Dream4pets.org
