Scarlet, like most of our dogs started running scared from everyone. She had been seen repeatedly returning to a dog park as if she had been dumped there. Multiple attempts by people and animal control to catch her had failed with several resulting with her on the nearby freeway before we got the call to help catch her. She had already been "out" for days and although had a pattern was being chased so covering ground, making trapping hard. We went with our gut and set at the park where she always seemed to return. It did the trick and she was safe. Sadly, as expected no one came forward to claim or pick her up. She was scared, guarded and true to her primary breed (chow) not the best communicator. We took things slow, gave her space and time. She softened up and began to glow. The big suprise came when she showed us she knows sit, down, shake and even roll over. What happened and where were her people?
In their absence all we could do was build on what she already knew and start to expand her circle to include strangers and the scary world. It has taken time but she now approaches people for food, welcomes affection from stangers and her eagerness to interact and please those she knows is irresistable. She is extremely food motivated, wicked smart and eager to please. She is balanced with dogs big or small. Her house training is a work in progrees but getting better. She is still relatively new to us but her progress has been amazing, She is starting to show off her playful and silly side. If you think you don't have the time or ability for a lifetime commitment but enjoy a dog she could really grow best while in foster. If you enjoy the journey of watching a dog grow and slowly evolve this girl is the one for you.
Because of my Flight Risk I cannot be left unattended in a yard, crate training is a must when you are gone, tight grip on the leash is a must on adventures and my new family must be aware of open doors and windows. NO offleash activities in unfenced areas for life.
To adopt: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/37765/generic
To foster: https://petstablished.com/foster_form/37764/generic
Email: awayhomefordogs@gmail.com
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