Foster Dog Name: Libby
Physical Appearance
Approximate Age: 1
Sex: Female
Breed Type: Pointer Mix
Color: White with black spots
Size: Medium
Weight: 59 lbs
Personality
High/Low Maintenance: Low
Temperament: Loving, playful, wary of new situations at first
Energy Level: Medium
Lap/Velcro Dog or Independent/ Loner: A little bit of both
Riding in Car: Plays then sleeps
Playful with toys? Yes
Birdiness: Little or no interest
Interactions
Adults (Males-Females) in home: Fine
Little Kids: ok
Meeting Visitors/Strangers: Wary until she knows them.
Other Dogs: Wary until she gains trust
Playfulness with other dogs: Yes, when she’s gotten to know the dog
Behavior around Cats: Not Good
Barking: Barks when seeing sheep, cats, birds
Behavior Inside House: Likes to lie down and watch goings on
Behavior Outside in the Yard: Plays and plays and plays
Behavior Away from Home (pet store,dog parks,etc): A bit nervous and unsure
Training
Commands: Sit, stay, lie down
Potential as Hunting Companion: No
Agility: No
Housebreaking: 99% so far
Crate Training: Good, but doesn’t like to be in it
Leash Walking: Tugs hard
Off-Leash/Recall: About 50% reliable
Health
Appetite: Fine
General Health: Fine, needs exercise
Ongoing Medication/Maintenance needed: None
Foster Parent Evaluation of the dog
Special Qualities: Extremely affectionate once she trusts
Type of Family/Home for best placement: A home with kids, other dogs, and with parents that will guide her firmly and continue working on getting her comfortable away from home.
Special Requirements/Needs: None
Fence Requirements: Absolutely needs solid 6' Alcatraz fence. Jumps lower fences and is immune to e-collars
Additional Comments: Needs other dogs in house, people around. Gets bored easily and starts getting itchy feet.
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