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My basic info
Breed
Doberman Pinscher
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
100 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Willow is a confident and playful 2.5-year-old female, with natural ears and a docked tail.
At home, Willow loves to be a couch potato for a good chunk of the day. She likes to snooze and watch the birds outside. The other half of the day is time for fun! Willow enjoys regular walks and is very playful – her favorite activity is a game of tug of war!
House-trained and well-socialized, Willow has no problem with grooming, medication, or sharing food/toys. She knows basic obedience commands (Sit/Down/Stay) and is extremely food motivated which supports further training efforts. Willow previously had access to beds/sofas, but she has been receptive to repetitive correction by her foster.
Willow prefers to have company most of the day. If left alone, Willow is not destructive but can be slow to settle, and care should be taken to avoid her snacking on her favorite item – tissues and cardboard! When a family member returns home, Willow will meet them with excited wiggles and will offer her favorite toy as a welcome home gift.
Outside the home, Willow is confident and active. She enjoys being outside and particularly likes to put her nose to the test; checking out the local scents. She can pull on her leash, so would benefit from some reinforcement training. Willow is positive towards other dogs, but usually prefers to let them pass with a quick sniff rather than engaging directly. Similarly, Willow has no problem interacting with strangers and is not reactive in a busy city environment.
When given a regular routine, Willow settles quickly for the night on a dog bed in her foster’s bedroom. She especially enjoys having a blanket to hold/nibble until she falls asleep.
Willow is being fostered in Washington DC.
Link to video: https://youtu.be/2XelVsP7jRk
Additional information to note:
• Willow is not crate-trained and will require proper training if required.
• Willow is over 100lb. Her strength and youthful energy require a confident handler.
• Willow would like to continue her weight reduction journey with an adopter.
DAR&E adopts to MD, VA, DC, DE, eastern parts of WV and southern parts of PA. Please check with other Doberman rescues in areas not listed.
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