-Loving, Loyal, Protective
-Food Motivated, even with kibble.
-Does not guard or protect food or toys
-Shelter we adopted her from used her to test the temperament of newly admitted dogs. She would exercise/play with all the dogs in the shelter
-Excited to make new playmates
-Listens to a confident owner communicating with clear commands.
*Protective/guards owners when meeting nervous/scared strangers
I’m surrendering my dog because I will be a full time student in the spring and I no longer have the time she deserves. I want someone to exercise and give her the full attention she needs. She can be apprehensive at first, but can win her over with treats or food. It will take time to build her trust but once you do she will love you unconditionally. By her loving you, she will also be a protector if necessary. She a great dog, and I hope she finds an owner who can give her all the love and support she needs, but most importantly, a home she can call hers.
PERSONALITY & ENERGY:
Scooby is a high-energy dog when it’s time to play, but she also appreciates her rest time. Sometimes she needs a gentle reminder that playtime is over. I usually do this by taking away her toy and bringing her inside, where she’ll drink water and relax on her bed.
Her favorite game is tug-of-war with her large rope. She has incredible stamina and rarely wants to stop, but she listens well to the command “release.” Once she lets go of the rope, I give her time to rest and settle down.
DAILY ACTIVITIES:
Scooby enjoys long walks, preferably away from busy roads. In the morning, she expects breakfast as soon as she wakes up, followed by a bathroom break. After she eats, she loves stretching her legs and playing in the backyard.
She rotates through several toys throughout the day—usually between 3–5 of them. Her favorites include her large tug-of-war rope, a tennis ball, an old deflated soccer ball, and a stuffed dog toy.
When she’s not playing with toys, she joins the other two dogs in the home to “protect” the backyard from squirrels—either chasing them along the fence or reacting to the fruit seeds the squirrels drop from the backyard tree.
IDEAL HOME:
Scooby would thrive in a home with at least one other dog who can play with her and keep her company. She loves to chase, be chased, and share her toys with other dogs. She also enjoys napping alongside her dog companions.
She weighs about 45 pounds but plays well with both small (8-pound) puppies and dogs larger than herself. She currently lives in a home with only adults, so her behavior with children is unknown.
TRAINING & BEHAVIOR:
Scooby responds well to her name and follows commands such as: sit, stay, down, go on, leave it, come here, and no.
She does need additional leash-training, but she has improved significantly since switching to a training collar and is becoming much easier to walk.
MEDICAL & CARE:
Scooby is healthy, vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped. She has no medical conditions. She eats kibble, dog treats, and occasionally fruits and vegetables.
She loves food and will overeat if allowed, so I measure out her breakfast and dinner. To make mealtimes more enjoyable for her, I divide each meal into two servings:
Half her breakfast when she wakes up
The other half 1–2 hours later
I follow the same routine for dinner. This allows her to enjoy four smaller meals rather than two large ones.
SPECIAL ATTENTION:
Scooby requires slow, gentle introductions to new people and dogs. If the new person or dog brings calm, positive energy, she responds well and may whimper or cry out of excitement.
If the new dog or person approaches nervously or fearfully, Scooby can become guarded and may bark. She is protective and can be slow to trust, but once she does, she is incredibly loving, loyal, and truly considers you part of her family.
