Sorry, no new pictures. I will work on that.
Peaches has been with us just over a week, and we have
learned that she is a happy, loving and smart girl. She has a very lovable
disposition, and is eager to please her person.
Pros:
Eager to please and
very smart
Loving, gentle
and sweet. Loves a good cuddle.
Completely housetrained
(in my home) with no accidents
Crates
beautifully, rest quietly and waits patiently for release
Good with our
resident dog, and did have a good encounter with the neighbor’s Pitt mix
Making good
progress with leash walks
Has good recall
No chewing or
other destruction to household items, shoes etc
A great size
Little to no
shedding (that I have noticed)
In the corporate world, we refer to any “cons” as
opportunities. Here is a list of opportunities for you and Peaches to work
together for improvement.
Continue leash walking practice - Peaches has
a better understanding of how the leash works and with that, she has gained confidence. Her new
confidence along with her curious personality has led to some pulling. I’m sure
this will work itself out. Just keep practicing, practicing, and
practicing.
Impulse control –
Being young and happy, she has some trouble keeping four paws on the floor. She
does like to put two paws on the kitchen counter or dining room table, just to
see what’s up there. She has never taken anything off the counter or table. I
think she’s just curious. She also has put her paws on new people when she
greets them. It’s not really a jump up, which is good, but rather an attempt to
get more affection. She is very gentle. In her excitement for a walk, Peaches
has pushed her way out the front door (with her leash on, thankfully).
Something to keep in mind when she is new to your home. She has very good
recall, but you just never know, in a new neighborhood, what could happen. Peaches
will chase a bird, squirrel, butterfly, toad, or housefly. You get the
idea.
Now lets talk a little bit about barking. This is a grey
area for me. I have a very quiet dog of my own. In fact, when we first brought Charlie
home, we thought he might have been de-barked. It was weeks before we heard him
make a sound, and we can go weeks or months between barks even now. So when it
comes to deciding whether a foster barks too much or too little, I’m no expert.
Peaches does bark. Her barks have volume, and you and your neighbor will know
when she barks. There is no aggression with the barks. Just barking the alert
or warning. What I have noticed is that it is only when outdoors, and only when
she feels there is a threat. There is no annoying and unnecessary barking at
little things, like a bird flying by the window, or a noise from the basement.
She doesn’t bark at other dogs either. I have only seen her react to a jogger, walker,
or biker coming right at us. Now I know some people that would consider this an
awesome “pro”. She would make the perfect watchdog, right? So if you are
looking for a loyal, loving dog that will look out for you, and warn you of
people coming your way, Peaches is the perfect girl. That being said, If you are the type of person
who prefers less barking, there are training techniques to limit barking, or she
may outgrow it as she becomes more secure in her new environment. Like I
said..….. grey area……
Check back often, for updates and additional pictures. I would love for this girl to find her furever home soon.
