My name is Lori!

These two sweethearts are likely mother and son (Lori is 5, Barney is 2) and have never been
apart, as far as we know. Lori seems to be the alpha. They need time to warm up to strangers,
especially men. Lori is protective in the house toward folks walking by and somewhat aggressive
with other dogs, but she’s pretty relaxed around people once she gets to know them. Barney is
excited and a bit nervous around new people and other dogs, jumping and barking, but once he
knows folks he’s friendly.

Lori seems to find larger dogs threatening. Barney seems curious. We haven’t had the opportunity to meet cats yet but on walks, Lori seems to be showing a prey drive
when she sees one. Neither dog has been exposed to children one on one, just walking past. We’re working on making that happen. We’re working on good potty habits. At least one has gone
indoors (in the bathroom on a rug) but both generally go outside and on walks.

They are crate trained for sleep and they like napping in their beds which are in the crate. They are okay
together in their crate when I leave to run errands, but Barney cries, barks and whines at first. He also cries when I take Lori out to walk separately, and he barks when he’s excited
or whines for attention. or if I leave them with my dad at first. These behaviors are changing as we all get to know each other better. They are very happy running around the house and patio or
curled up and resting. They also love their toys and wrestle and play tug with some. Although they enjoy walking, they also love climbing up on a chair and looking out the window or lying in
the sun. They would be great companions for elders who may have limited space.