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Do you suffer from social anxiety? Maybe you can relate to Cusco, a dog so painfully shy he would rather run than meet new people!
"It's pure panic," says our trainer Leah, about his reaction to prospective adopters. "Fleeing on leash, lunging and yanking trying to get away."
And yet Cusco is just the best pup, once over that initial hurdle, a warm and loving dog wanting to play, snuggle, and make eyes at you. He loves playing with his trusted dog friends.
Here's what his foster mom had to say about Cusco:
"We got to have Cusco stay with us for a week, and he’s such a sweet boy! During the day, he liked to play with our other dog, and they ripped up a few toys together. In the evenings, he loved to cuddle on the couch and with our other dog if she would join us. At night, he slept in his crate, and we didn’t hear a peep! He warmed up to me really quickly but was still a little frightened of my husband. Our dog gets jealous, and he was very easygoing with her. Any loud sounds in the house would send him running, but he didn’t have any issues on our walks. He’s going to be such a great family member when he finds his people. He will take a little bit to feel comfortable, but it’s worth the effort!"
Cusco's Cheat Sheet:
* Skittish around strangers, loud noises
* Wriggly, friendly and happy-go-lucky with familiar people
* Adults-only home ideal but mature teens ok
* Has separation anxiety; needs crate training.
* Likes other friendly dogs he's allowed to get to know
* No cats
FAAS's free canine behavior training classes can help Cusco reach his full potential. Free classes come with his adoption.
Once he finds his groove with you, we're certain Cusco will overcome his fears. Bring your big friendly dog with you to meet him at our 1590 Fortmann Way location any afternoon but Mondays or Tuesdays and get started on an incredibly rewarding adventure!
Do you suffer from social anxiety? Maybe you can relate to Cusco, a dog so painfully shy he would rather run than meet new people!
"It's pure panic," says our trainer Leah, about his reaction to prospective adopters. "Fleeing on leash, lunging and yanking trying to get away."
And yet Cusco is just the best pup, once over that initial hurdle, a warm and loving dog wanting to play, snuggle, and make eyes at you. He loves playing with his trusted dog friends.
Here's what his foster mom had to say about Cusco:
"We got to have Cusco stay with us for a week, and he’s such a sweet boy! During the day, he liked to play with our other dog, and they ripped up a few toys together. In the evenings, he loved to cuddle on the couch and with our other dog if she would join us. At night, he slept in his crate, and we didn’t hear a peep! He warmed up to me really quickly but was still a little frightened of my husband. Our dog gets jealous, and he was very easygoing with her. Any loud sounds in the house would send him running, but he didn’t have any issues on our walks. He’s going to be such a great family member when he finds his people. He will take a little bit to feel comfortable, but it’s worth the effort!"
Cusco's Cheat Sheet:
* Skittish around strangers, loud noises
* Wriggly, friendly and happy-go-lucky with familiar people
* Adults-only home ideal but mature teens ok
* Has separation anxiety; needs crate training.
* Likes other friendly dogs he's allowed to get to know
* No cats
FAAS's free canine behavior training classes can help Cusco reach his full potential. Free classes come with his adoption.
Once he finds his groove with you, we're certain Cusco will overcome his fears. Bring your big friendly dog with you to meet him at our 1590 Fortmann Way location any afternoon but Mondays or Tuesdays and get started on an incredibly rewarding adventure!
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) is a 501(c)(3) organization that shelters and cares for the lost and abandoned companion animals of Alameda, California. It reunites lost pets with their owners, finds new homes for the homeless, and attempts to prevent animal cruelty through education and community programs. In addition, FAAS offers programs designed to prevent pets from entering the shelter, including a Pet Food Pantry, low-cost spay/neuter services through Vets In Vans, the Skyla Fund to help pay veterinary bills, the Sasha Fund for canine training, and on-staff social services counseling.
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) is a 501(c)(3) organization that shelters and cares for the lost and abandoned companion animals of Alameda, California. It reunites lost pets with their owners, finds new homes for the homeless, and attempts to prevent animal cruelty through education and community programs. In addition, FAAS offers programs designed to prevent pets from entering the shelter, including a Pet Food Pantry, low-cost spay/neuter services through Vets In Vans, the Skyla Fund to help pay veterinary bills, the Sasha Fund for canine training, and on-staff social services counseling.
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