My name is Minnie(Bonded with Freckle) - Stratford!

Meet Minnie, a sweet senior which is part of our duo looking for their forever home together! Minnie, a medium-sized mix, has had a rough start in life, bouncing between homes for years, but now she's ready for stability and love. She's bonded with her mom, Freckle, and they are inseparable. These two must be adopted together!

~ Minnie can be nervous around new people and may bark out of fear, but once you offer her a treat, she melts into a happy, loving dog.
~ Minnie and Freckle would do best in a home as the only dogs but could potentially live with another senior dog after a slow, careful introduction. They can be reactive towards new dogs at first, so they would thrive in a house, making them a poor fit for an apartment.
~ These lovely seniors would prefer a calm environment with older, dog-savvy children, ideally teenagers.
~ While Minnie can be a strong puller on walks, she loves nothing more than soaking up the sun and enjoying the simple pleasures of life.

If you're looking for a devoted pair to bring joy to your home, Minnie and Freckle are waiting for you!

Regularly Exhibited Behaviours Noticed:
Under-Socialized
Jumpy / Mouthy
Fearful / Nervous

Explanation of Behaviours:
~ Minnie is an active dog with moderate energy who requires daily attention, training, exercise, and enrichment.
~ She will need consistent work and training to address challenging behaviours such as mouthing and jumping.
~ Minnie can be shy and nervous at first, requiring her new family to introduce her slowly to new people, situations, and environments.
~ She has shown reactivity to new dog & new people due to fear or discomfort, particularly when in her kennel, on leash or behind barriers.
~ Minnie has some sound sensitivity and can be touch sensitive, especially with unfamiliar individuals. She is uncomfortable when objects are moved over her head, so desensitization will be key.

This dog would benefit from:
An active home
No apartment living
Ideally no other dogs in the home
Consistent training
Ample time and attention
Lots of socialization

Training Needs/Behaviours to Work on:
Basic training
Basic manners (jumping up and mouthing)
Socialization, especially addressing nervousness in new environments
Desensitization
Reactivity
Confidence building
Leash skills

For more information on any behaviours listed above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: Behaviour and Definitions

Please note that animals coming from foster care may behave differently in the centre due to the change in environment. Their behaviour during meet and greets may not fully reflect their foster care videos.

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