Additional Details

HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet her, please email Petbehavior@arl-iowa.org.

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– Great dog with tons of potential who is looking for a special family who will continue working with her to help her gain confidence and learn that life is full of great things. If you’re up to the challenge, read on!

– Came from an environment where she did not get the normal socialization that most puppies get, so the world is still a very scary place for her

– Has come a long way in the weeks we have been working with her

– Has worked with our behavior team and loves those in her inner circle, but things such as petting from strangers, leashing up, and anything a “normal” dog would like can still be quite scary for her, so she will need continued help over time from her new family

– Leaving interactions 100% up to her and using treats as rewards are great ways to gain her trust; she LOVES having the choice to interact and have her space

– Has really thrived with help of other dogs. A new helper dog in her home would great for her

– Needs a teens-and-up home right now, as young children are way too much for her. A mature, structured home would be perfect!

– Since she’s still learning to live with people, vet visits will have to be approached differently, so it will be important to talk with your veterinarian about ways to help her be most comfortable

– She is still unsure about leashes and may benefit from a home that has a fenced yard or is okay with use of potty pads while she continues to grow in this area

– Looking for a predictable home with very patient people who understand that it will take her not days but months to become completely comfortable. If you’re willing to give her that time, you’ll see, just as we have, that she is worth the wait! It will be incredibly rewarding to watch her become more trusting every day!

The ARL’s shelter software requires that we choose a primary breed for our dogs. Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most dogs we are only guessing at primary breed. We get to know each dog as an individual and do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not breed label.