Meet Ruby, 40 lb spayed shepherd mix. Owner Surrendered due to a newborn in the home she is not comfortable with.
Owner Surrender Notes:
Where did you get this dog?: Pawsitive Connections rescue
How long have you owned this dog?: since 5/2018
Why is the dog being given up?: Dog is nervous/shy around strangers and kids, and we just have a newborn baby. Unable to continue provide quality care for her.
Ruby is shy but does warm up to new people and pets and gets very loyal to them. She is a great dog who can go hiking, go to the beach, go on a run, also can also hang out at home with you. She does okay with cats, and loves having another dog at home. She is nervous around stranger and kids, scooter on the streets.
Check the words that best describe your dog.: SHY, QUIET, ACTIVE, NERVOUS, SMART, AFFECTIONATE, OBEDIENT, TIMID
Is the dog currently on vaccinations?: Yes
Is the dog on heartworm preventative?: Yes
Please list medications your dog is taking:: Fluoxetine 40mg once daily (anti anxiety)
Simparica Trio once a month
Is your dog housebroken?: Yes
Are there any behavior problems?: Yes
If yes, please describe in as much detail as possible: Shy nervous around new people/ stranger/ dogs.
Does the dog get along with:: Dog-Selective. Ruby lives with another dog at home, they love each other. She has several dog friends and loves going hiking, going to the beach and play with them. When introducing to a new dog, she may do better off leash in a neutral environment at her own pace. She doesn't enjoy the dog park that much as it can be overwhelming for her. Occasionally can be leash reactive if we're walking as a pack, but does better when she's by herself without the other dog.
She will bark at strangers approaching her too close, stranger knocking on the door. She has never attack or bite anyone or any dog. She lets me dremel her nails by myself.
Does your dog have handling sensitivities? How is your dog meeting strangers?: shy/nervous, need to go slow, avoid too much contact/petting at first
Does the dog like children?: No
Are there children in the home?: Yes
What are their ages?: newborn
Where does the dog sleep?: in her kennel
Is the dog allowed on your furniture?: No
Is the dog crate trained?: Yes
Where do you keep your dog: at home not crated
How does the dog react to being left alone?: she does okay left alone if not crated, haven't notice destructive pattern
Please list any particular fears your dog has.: stranger, kids, scooters, skateboarders, loud sudden bang
Desrcibe any training the dog has, tricks it knows, and any experience with a trainer.: Yes, has been to group classes and graduated with honors, also had private lessons to work on her nervousness. Can sit, sit pretty, down, down stay, recall, spin, shake. Very basic agility
Does the dog have any known health problems?: No
Does the dog like riding in the car?: Yes
What is the dog's favorite things : tug, catch ball, catch frisbee, playing at the beach, hiking
What does the dog dislike?: strangers, busy city environment, unpredictable kids
Does the dog jump kiddie gates or fences?: No
Is the dog a digger?: No
Are there any things you think a new owner needs to know?: needs patience with her, but she is a great dog
Please provide a summary of the “ideal” home for your dog:: large yard to run around with another dog ideally, goes hiking, goes to the beach or running. Probably no young children.