Socialization/training: Matilda is very timid and shy at first, but after she gets to know a person, she is not as fearful. She will sometimes cower when I come home from work, but becomes social again when she realizes it’s me. She occasionally does a submissive pee when I come in the door and get her ready to go outside. She is good with kids and good with men after a proper and gentle introduction. She is great with other dogs and loves to play. She has a prey drive and chases cats. I do not feel comfortable letting my cats roam free when Matilda is around.She is very good waiting for me to come home. The first few days she was here, she ripped a few dog beds and disemboweled all of her toys, but since settling in, she has been much calmer and is trustworthy to leave alone. She learns quickly, especially with the right motivation (chicken jerky and steak tips). She knows the basics, like sit and lie down.
Crate trained: Matilda stays in a crate at night and is very content, especially if she can see or hear a person. I think with some training, she will do well in a crate during the day, though she is very good at home without a crate.
Leash trained: She walks great on a leash, though sometimes gets excited and tries to run ahead. She will bark at other dogs when on leash, but might be taking social cues from the resident dog. She greets other walkers nicely and accepts their pets.
Activity Level: Matilda has a good amount of energy, but not full-setter levels of activity. She loves to play with other dogs and go on walks. She is also very laid-back and doesn’t demand exercise.
Fence: Leash walking would be sufficient, but a fence would be nice for her to explore the area around the home. If she did have a fence at home, she would need a 6-foot fence – girl can jump! She can leap over and crawl under my baby gate at home, so she has the capability to be an escape artist.
Behavior: Matilda is super sweet and affectionate, often coming up for pets and love. She likes to jump when she’s excited! She also loves playing with toys and tries to engage the two resident dogs. She would be super social with them if they gave her the chance. She takes a while to warm up to people, but when she does, she is very eager to please, especially if there are treats involved. She also tries to climb into laps for cuddles. She absolutely loves her humans and is a Velcro dog.
Medical History: Matilda was caught as a stray, but has no lasting medical issues. She is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations and on monthly heartworm prevention.
Foster Comments: Matilda is such an easygoing, sweet, beautiful soul and she deserves a home that will cherish her and shower her with as much love as she gives. She would do really well in a home with other friendly dogs who like to play. She takes social cues from more confident dogs. She should not be in a home with cats or other prey animals. And while she does well with kids, I’m not sure how well she would do in a home with constant activity. We have a quiet life here and she might get stressed out with more activity. She is a wonderful, loving, goofy companion. I would have adopted her if she was good with the cats!
Foster Location: Temple, NH
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