Ariel is a show-stopper gorgeous bi-eyed 8-month-old puppy with strong, confident energy.
She is very treat motivated (unless there’s a squirrel in the vicinity), and she knows basic commands such as: sit, stay, lay down, shake, settle (lay down on side), come here, touch (nose to hand / jump) and leave it. She is fully potty trained. Overall, she walks well on a gentle leader leash but is still working on her heel / relaxed loose leash walking. She is wonderfully friendly with new dogs and people, but also very excitable. She has already passed Intermediate puppy training through PetSmart. She does quite well with crate training (we cannot leave her loose in the house yet when we leave the house as she still sometimes chews things like shoes / furniture, plus we need to monitor her play/resource guarding with the other two dogs).
She is often overly affectionate and will kiss everyone all over (doesn’t really understand or respect boundaries). She will jump on visitors and not back off - if they are nervous, she will try and kiss them even more to make them feel better. She can get rowdy and due to her lack of boundaries can often jump onto or into everything. Ariel does very well with children, she loves them! However, her over excitement and boundaries will sometimes be a bit much for young children. She will require a lot of exercise and mental stimulation to both address her puppy energy as well as her excitement. Currently, she can walk over two miles without skipping a beat, come home, and go straight into play with her doggy housemates. When meeting new people outdoors on leash, she is perfect– she will lay down for pets and gloriously soaks in any, and all attention kids or adults.
Ariel LOVES to play, play, play, and would appreciate a strong dog partner to play with. She can get mouthy / rough with other dogs. Example: she “takes over” shared resources (toys, treats, beds, dog pools, etc.). Her favorite things are car rides, hiking and going to dog parks.
She has an extremely strong prey drive – it can be difficult to get her attention if there are any squirrels or distractive elements in sight. Even when attempting to redirect her with meat, she can be very stubborn (even for a husky!). She will need someone who can solidify her understanding of boundaries and when to access areas. She needs training to understand that access through doors and access to food is by invitation only.
She is a vocal puppy! If she is not happy about something or is attempting to seek attention, she will let you know. If she wants play, she will let you know. If she wants to go outside, she will let you know! Communication won’t be an issue with her.
She will need an experienced dog owner that can work with her strong alpha confidence and gain her respect. She would also benefit greatly by having a dog partner that will balance her energy yet be able to stand up to her.
Breed breakdown:
- 37.5% German Shepherd Dog
- 25% Alaskan Malamute
- 25% Siberian Husky
- 12.5% Keeshond
November 4, 2024, 8:30 pm
