Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Story
Thank you for your interest in dog who needs a new home. Adoption can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in your life and especially in the life of your new canine companion. A note to those looking at CPR. We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone. Our job is to find those someone's. Our most successful adopters come to CPR not because they want a dog. They come to us because they want to give a dog a home. We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture. While we like to know what you like in looks, a dog is more than a pretty face. Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home. We want to create furever families. Our descriptions contain all that we know about this dog today. We'll update as more information is known. Are you looking to adopt within the next 30 days? If so please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and complete the application. You'll find it in the menu on the left hand side. You'll also find a total listing of all our dogs available. Just browsing but interested in poodles and poodle mixes? Please drop a note to applications@carolinapoodlerescue.org with your name, address and phone # and email. We'll add you to our mailing list. thanks the CPR Adoption team Date into Rescue: 02/21/11 the first time, adopted and returned in 2016 Reason for being in rescue: Original owner had no time for, adopter returned due to aggression and resource guarding Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC Special Needs? Whitley has known issues with resource guarding. This is a manageable behavior. We have been successful in breaking her resource guarding habits of objects by "trading up" - meaning we distract her with something else to take her mind off of what she is guarding. Whitley was returned because she bit the owner and her adult son. The bite to the owner occurred when she tried to take away a piece of chicken from her. (It had bones in it, so the owner persisted, even though Whitley had growled and then showed teeth.) The bite to the son occurred when Whitley ran out an open door. He grabbed her by the hips to stop her, and she whirled around and bit him. (We do not know if this was a reflex reaction or intended bite.) Whitley came to us with a fear or mops and brooms. She's gotten better around these objects while in our care, but does have moments where she'd just rather not be around them. Weight: 55 lb Height: 22 in Spayed/Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $1 I am special Fence needed? No What kind of home would be best for me? Whitley needs an adult only home. She loves and is great with men and women, but she is not good with children. They move too fast and make loud noises. Whitley needs a home with a dog savvy person, someone confident in their dog handling skills, because Ms. Whitley is going to push the envelope and see what she can and cannot get away with. Once she is made aware that that behavior is unacceptable and wasn't going to be tolerated, she behaves like the good dog we know she can be. She needs regular exercise to help burn off her typical standard poodle energy. She loves to run in a fenced yard then go for a walk - in that order, so she's better with her leash walking. While Whitley can be around dogs when she is outside and has lived with another dog previously, we are recommending that she be the only dog in her home to avoid any potential issues related to her resource guarding. Whitley looks a bit messy now but wait til Sunday. Whitley is one of the dogs that will be groomed by professional groomers competing to bring out the best in their assigned rescue dog! I can't wait to post the after pictures. https://atlantapetfair.org/home-page/ What is my personality like? Whitley is very intelligent and loves interacting with people. She does great with positive reinforcement training and has learned a long list of commands. Whitley is also confident, inquisitive and active. She loves to take walks and "explore" the world. She loves to ride in the car, especially our director's big SUV which is set up in the back like a big, rolling dog bed. She can look out the window, sniff out the side windows or take a nap, waiting to see what this adventure is all about. Whitley is now a senior, about to turn 12 years old. She's mellowed. She's less reactive, more loving. She spent time with a trainer in Hendersonville NC and responded beautifully to the resource guarding management techniques that Comora offered her. We think she is ready, finally, to find that one person who will let her be her. In the meantime, we want to recognize and celebrate Whitley's SOS sponsors - WESLEY J & JEN L, JACKIE O. Thanks to these generous donors, Whitley's behavior challenges have been able to be studied and worked on. Her life was never in danger thanks to you. Life is precious. All life. Celebrate it. And learn from those who don't fit in - that is our SOS mantra. How do I act when I first meet new people? Curious, but not pushy. Other tips and tidbits: Whitley's birthday is 7/25/2008. Whitley is HIGHLY food motivated. She will do nearly anything for food! Whitley is good with being groomed and stands nicely on the grooming table. House trained? Whitley does not soil her run. We think she will house train easily. Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained. A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule. Please note - we do not ship dogs. If you are interested in adopting, please take a look at the distance between the foster home location and your location and make sure you are willing to make that trip. Most of our dogs are at our farm in Pacolet, South Carolina. To apply, please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and visit the tab on the left that directions you to the online application. Please note that when screening applications, we look at the entire home and then make suggestions based on what would be a good fit for your home. You are not being screened for a specific dog although we are looking to see what type of dog interests you - poodles or non poodles, color, age, etc. Others here may be a better fit for you. It is very difficult to get to know a living animal from a picture and a short description. Since we are constantly getting in new dogs, this may be a dog not in our listings yet. We want you to be very happy with your new companion and will make suggestions based on what you tell us about you. Thank you for considering CPR.
