Zoey

Name: Zoey Breed: Husky/GSD mix Weight: 45 pounds Gender: Female Spayed/neutered: yes Age: approx 1.5 years Obtained From: Social Media site Reason for Intake: Current caregivers have a small, senior dog with congestive heart failure and need to focus on him. Zoey needs far more exercise and attention than she's getting now. Up to Date with Vetting: Just spayed and had her first round of vaccines as no prior history of vetting. Good with dogs: Yes. Living with a senior Chihuahua and is good with him. They are separated when the caregivers are not home as Zoey doesn't always know when to stop asking to play. Some greetings with strange dogs on leash have gone well and others have resulted in grumbles. Good with cats: Unknown. Interested in chasing critters on leash. Good with kids: No experience with babies or toddlers. Has been good meeting kids 6+ years on walks. Good with strangers: Yes. She does not bark when a stranger comes to the door. She is friendly and will go up and greet them. She may jump up on people she knows well. Resource guarding issues: None seen from people or the other dog. Ever bitten a human: No Ever bitten a dog: No Fears: none noted Housetrained: No accidents in the past 2 weeks. She was not getting out regularly in her prior home so needed help with house training. Crate trained: She was apparently crated for long hours in the previous home. Good in the car: Yes Bark when left alone: She did bark when they first started leaving her alone. She is not barking when left now. She is left about 3.5 hours at a time. They go home from work midday and take her for a walk. Destructive: She will get into the garbage and counter surf if given the opportunity. Energy Level: Medium to high Leash skills: They are walking her on a martingale. She is getting better at walking nicely on leash. She may want to chase critters like squirrels. Okay with physical handling/manipulations: They have bathed her and she was good. A groomer did her nails. She did not enjoy it but they were able to get them done. Known commands: sit, come, stay, lay down, off Food on now: National kibble. 1.5 cups 2x/day . Behavioural issues: She may need a brush up on housetraining in a new home. She can jump fences 3 feet high and possibly higher. Medical issues: None Nice girl, good with dogs, someone who will provide her with the time, commitment and love she deserves. Lovely natured