Amelia

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This gorgeous girl is just a love, who is so sweet, intelligent and ultra-soft. She makes some little rooooo sounds as a good morning and something like an “Oh my goodness grrrll” for belly rubs. Not aggressive, just expressive. She is very friendly with people and other dogs. She is hungry for love and affection, and she needs the security of a good family.

Amelia was rescued from a dog hoarding situation. The pups were all sweet, submissive and dog friendly, but needed socialization with humans since have had limited contact with them. The dogs lived outside in a small pen with no shelter, but that is all behind them now!

Amelia would do well in a number of homes, preferably a person experienced with larger, working dogs as her beginning wasn’t perfect and she needs time to learn how good life really is when you’re part of a family! She is learning her size and taking social cues from other dogs. She means well but sometimes is too physically big to play with the smaller ones. Everything in a home and family is new to her and she is just not aware of her size.

Amelia is slightly protective of food and a couple of times over a prized toy. She only does the minimal of standing over her bowl and freezing. Very positive response to correction - so she needs a little work with resources and food regarding other dogs. And she also should be fed separately as she tries to eat other dogs food and that has not always gone well, but Amelia just backed away after taking the cues from the resident dog. She is submissive but learning what limits there are with other dogs and the general rules of the household.

Amelia loves to play chase, running and tug-of-war. She’s learning to play fetch and she is a pure retriever water dog be warned :-) Pool covered for winter? Hey, I can just run out there, no need for it to be open!
She will try to get through an open fence gate, so she could be a flight risk if a gate is open.

She will be great with bigger kids - she’s very friendly with everyone but she does paw you and may get a bit mouthy at times when she wants attention. And she is still jumpy (with excitement) at times, so may inadvertently topple over smaller children.

Amelia does go in her crate but she does not need to as she has absolutely zero problems with chewing on furniture or anything in the house. Amelia only chews her Benebone and does not even chew her toys. When she’s left alone during the day, she does have a room to herself. She does go into her crate to lay down, but prefers to be on her bed outside of her crate. I suggest with her history of being in pen her whole life to keep positive experiences in crate, especially after stressful transport. Lots of treats and positive association.

Amelia is housetrained with no accidents during day or all night. and waits it up to 9 or 10 hours every night. She will go the door when she needs out. It helps to have her go potty without other dogs as she would rather play than do her business at first. She does need time to smell the right spot to potty, so at least a 10 minute break is usually needed. No quick out and in for this girl!!!

This girl is great on leash and she heels quite well, but does not want to be separated from the pack. She will pull a bit to stay with her group so she does need a little work. No reaction to other dogs on leash. She has been learning sit (treat in front of face and still need to touch lower back), down (gently pull on lower collar) and follow through with treat. She is pretty good with “No” and “Potty”.
Unfortunately, she does have considerable car anxiety, excessive drooling. No sickness yet, but may need to decompress after transport and would not be a good dog where a lot of travel would be involved.

Her foster said that you are welcome to call her Mary Poppins because she thinks she is practically perfect - just a mellow, happy girl looking for the love and security that she never had, but truly deserves.

Name: Amelia
Breed: Retriever Mix
Sex: Female
Age: 2 years (est)
Weight: 66 pounds
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: UTD
Heartworm: Negative
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Yes, older children due to her mouthiness and mild food guarding
Good with Dogs: Yes, but bigger dogs near to her size.
Good with Cats: Unknown, but thinking no.

Adoption Fee: $475.00

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