🐾Husky x Shepherd
🕰️9 years old
🔋Energy level: Medium
⚖️Size: Medium
🟡Dog selective. Is reactive to dogs upon initial meeting but can be slowly integrated with a calm dog, preferably male.
❌Young kids.
❓Cats.
🏥Medical:
• Spayed & up-to-date on vaccines
• Recent wellness check
General Anxiety: I take 150mg of Trazodone daily (which also helps with my reactivity).
Hi, I’m Dorothee! I’m a smart, loving, and energetic girl, and I’m ready to find my forever home! Inside, I’m pretty calm, just a little medium energy. But when I’m outside, watch out! I get super excited for walks and sometimes I’ll do little hops because I’m so happy. I love getting pets and will push my whole body up against you to ask for more attention. If you let me on the couch, I’ll cuddle right up next to you and beg for belly rubs or a good scratch behind the ears. I’m a total cuddle bug when I feel comfortable!
I can be a bit of a sneaky counter-surfer when no one’s around (I just love food), and I can get a little too excited when I want pets, sometimes nudging you with my head or pawing at you to get your attention. I can be a little impatient when I want treats, but I’m learning to be more patient.
I’m super loyal—once I trust you, I’ll be by your side forever. I’m also really smart, and I love learning new things! With the right training, I could pick up lots of tricks. I’m motivated by treats, so I’ll have a blast impressing you with everything I can learn!
I’m very reactive to other dogs and sometimes cats, especially when we’re outside. That’s something I’m working on, walking tools and lots of positive reinforcement really helped me stay focused during walks. I’m also getting better with muzzle training, which helps me stay calm around other animals. I have the potential to make friends with calm respectful dogs after a very slow and proper introduction.
I’d do best in a home where I won’t be caught by surprise by other dogs (like in tight spaces such as elevators or lobbies), so direct access to the outdoors would be perfect for me. I need someone who understands reactivity and is willing to help me work through it.
I know that with the right person, I can learn to trust and feel safe again. I’m a work in progress (already showing great improvements) but I’m also full of love and loyalty.
If you think you can be the right person for me, I can’t wait to start our new chapter together. I’m ready to give all my affection to someone who is willing to put in the time to help me grow!