Socialization/training: Thelma understands phrases like outside, play and walk, heads right to the door and pees as soon as she gets outside. Happy to get good girl praise. She is still somewhat fearful of people coming into our home but has adapted to all of us here, female human and two male humans. She gets along swimmingly with all of our three dogs, I think she might be lost without a dog buddy. Perhaps a child buddy might suffice. She is still in puppy mode and loves to play, but can be worn out when outside, so is ready for a nap indoors. No resource guarding with food.
Crate trained: She has adapted to crate training. Was upset at first when she was left alone for a while but as long as she has some play toys, she calms down and self soothes. She doesn’t seem to mind it anymore, we have left her for up to 4 hours. Still crazy when she sees you are home and gets to great you!! She is certainly not destructive.
Leash trained: When we took her to the vet for her first visit, I was quite surprised at how well she adopted to the collar. She now has a harness and does well with that, but she does not like it on in the house. She mostly likes to romp with us on the property and stays right with us but will for sure adjust to being on a leash. She has no aggression to birds or squirrels and does not chase them, not quite sure why, but she prefers to listen and watch
Activity Level: Thelma is a very busy pup, lots to do, lots to see…lots to chew. She has lots of energy and needs to use it, playing fetch, tug of war and really likes to use a lot of her energy on playing, with you, or with her furry friends.
Fence: We have a 4-foot fence and she has not considered that there is a possibility she can go over it. She is such a pee wee that it is not a possibility. In the first few weeks she was able to get between the pickets, but with a wiffle ball harness and some extra weight gain, that is no longer a problem. I am unfamiliar with invisible fences as we have never had the need to use one.
Behavior: She is very affectionate to me, and sleeps by my side, on my lap, next to me, etc., etc. She does follow from room to room during the day but eventually gives us by midafternoon. My husband and son are mostly used for belly rubs and treats although when I am not at home they are used for lap laying. She is still learning to warm up to people when they come to visit
Medical History: She is all up to date on all vaccinations, microchipped, & on monthly heartworm preventatives. Had a check up at the vet, definitely a food driven visit, and she was given some topical ointment for her eye and a little spot on her leg. She was treated for any and all parasites at that time that they come in contact with as pups and is now clear. She will need to be spayed in her adoptive home.
This dog originates from Greece where Leishmaniasis is endemic. They tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. or if your vet is willing to send the test to a veterinary college lab, cost can be as low as $80.
Foster Comments: She is very sweet & will adapt well to her new home. She would so love to have a person to romp with and tire them out as they tire her out! She deserves to have her own family who she can live out her life with and share her joy.
Foster Location: Bethany, CT
Volunteer transport can be arranged in the Continental US within a 1,000-mile distance between adopters & foster home. If interstate transport is provided for your adopted dog, there will be an additional charge of $50.00 for the required Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (“Health Certificate”). Typically, we are able to transport your adopted dog to within 2 hours of your home. *Dogs can be adopted outside the 1000-mile transport distance; however, adopters must be willing to either fly their adopted dog, drive to a location within the 1000-mile transport range, or make independent transport arrangements for their adopted dog. Transports to far Western states, from Eastern states, may have additional restrictions.
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