Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
Foxy3yr old 70lb Lab/Pit MixSpayed FemaleDAPPV, Rabies, Wormed, BordetellaMicrochippedAdoption fee: $200
Going back in time a bit, I’d like to explain a bit about Foxy’s past before we get to the really cool and exciting news about her future. This young lass went through the ringer early on, with abandonment as a young puppy. A very kind lady felt so bad for her situation at the shelter, so bad, that she was compelled to bring her home. Somewhere in there Foxy missed out on a few vital areas and the timing of socialization. At the age of 1-1/2yrs Foxy was being re-homed, and the farm reached out. The similar background, behaviors, and even looks to my own pup drew me to Foxy. So home to the farm she came. It took her a little bit to trust our family, but in a few months she had settled in nicely becoming quite bonded to us and enjoying play, tug, walks and more. She had come far with obedience training in the 6 months, but Foxy’s stranger-danger ways were strong. Almost a year into our program, a very kind couple applied to adopt Foxy and we missed out on a great home for her because we hadn’t addressed this stranger-danger. What do I mean by stranger-danger? She will show lip, growl, snarl, or snap. Not the most welcoming for someone wanting to cuddle a new dog. Foxy has never bitten anyone, nor has she bitten another animal. Our commitment to our animals includes their physical needs, medical care, but a big piece of the puzzle with rescue animals is training. Shelter life does a number, and owners aren’t surrendering dogs because they are amazing dogs that sit there and get pets all day, let’s just lay it out there.
So now that we’ve peeled back the layers and exposed the sensitive subject, let’s talk about Foxy’s training. She is currently in a Board and Train with Method K9 of Post Falls. Our team has been working with Method K9 since our very first foster dog, Turbo back in October 2017. Our values and beliefs align well with Method K9, and they are our first choice for basic obedience and the only trainer we work with for behavior issues. When Foxy graduates from Board and Train she will be able to let the world pass her by, coexist with other dogs, and learn strangers really are no danger. There is free training support for Foxy for the rest of her life with Method K9, so her adopters can get some brush ups anytime along the way. This training is not cheap, but it’s not her fault human’s failed her early on, so now we invest in Foxy’s future because she has many years to give her new family and with this training her life will be so amazing!
With her desire to be your sole source of attention and snuggles, Foxy would be best around a more mature balanced dog to share her humans with. No small dogs, cats, or children please. Her energy level is moderate, loving a good walk and play through the woods only to come in and nap while you watch the discovery channel. This girl wants nothing more than to be with you and please. Simply the most adorable goofy girl who is always ready for where your adventure awaits.
Looking for a lifelong love bug? Look no further, as Foxy is your lady! Fill out the farm’s adoption application here: https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/12564/generic
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