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and people. All dogs and puppies require supervision and training to be successful.
Hi, my name is Honeysuckle but my foster just calls me Honey, because I am so sweet. I am a sensitive gal and very cautious with new people and situations. I am not a typical "golden", so please don't think that is what you will be getting with me. I am cautious of new people and take some time to get comfortable with them, yes I am a believer in stranger danger. We are waiting on DNA tests to help identify my genetics and hopefully explain some of my traits.
I love other dogs; I actually think most dogs are my friends, so you may need to help me around those that aren't interested in being friends. I however do not like dogs who wear muzzles or bark at me, I will bark right back at them and stand my ground if I feel it's necessary.
I do require a home with another similarly sized, playful, confident dog to help with all the new things and who will share their toys, bones, etc with me. I love wrestling with other dogs. I also enjoy chasing them when they chase a ball or have a toy so I can get it from them so they chase me.
I am not from MN but I enjoyed frolicking & rutting around in the snow. The ice I didn't enjoy, my legs went everywhere but underneath me. I didn't mind the cold, even though I am a Texas girl. Rain, that doesn't bother me. Thunder, well that is some scarey stuff.
I love the outdoors, especially since it has warmed up. I will need a fenced yard as I enjoy running, I am very fast and I have a good amount of energy; I also enjoy sunbathing outdoors, taking in the fresh air & I am proudly a part of the neighborhood watch committee. I am NOT a candidate for ecollars/invisible fence/long line/etc so I do require a physical fence. Dog parks are not appropriate while I adjust.
I like children and take treats very gently when I am outside of the home. I can however get super excited & over stimulated when kids come into the home, but I do settle down eventually. My foster borrows the neighbor kids to help me work on this, but I still need some more work to help me not play like an oversized puppy with them. I don't understand why I can't wrestle with them, I watch them do it in their yard playing something they call, football?
I have been around an infant and they are great, I enjoy cleaning their face and hands. I can carry on a conversation with them when they squeel and giggle, I'm not sure what they are saying, but my foster says it's fun to watch, but still keep a close eye on me as I am still young like them and I don't want to make a mistake. When they crawl I am a bit unsure of the movement.
I can be mouthy, especially when I am excited, but sometimes when I want your attention I will use that to gain it. I do give occasional love bites, I just get so excited, I don't really mean to hurt anyone.
Did I mention that I love belly rubs?
I can be unsure when new people come into the home and and will bark or may even growl at them. If they give me some treats, a few minutes to observe them and the other dog(s) are ok with them, I will become friends with them too eventually. I will probably still grumble or bark while they visit yet while learning about them. I do want to protect my home and humans. I have been working so hard and the people that I now know that visit often but don't live here, I am great at welcoming them properly. They have had a few family gatherings and I made it through just fine with plenty of space given to observe and let me choose my interactions.
I am a professional chewer. Beware of stuffies as I swallow small chunks that I chew off & the squeakers are the best part; so my foster only allows with supervision. I enjoy pigs ears, collagen chews, yak chews, cheek rolls, knee caps, retriever rolls and dogwood type chews to keep me occupied. I will also help you mulch any sticks in your yard.
I sleep on a dog bed in my foster's room all night long and supervise from a dog bed or lay at her feet when she works from home. I enjoy a good snuggle when humans are on the couch, and I like to sneak on the bed for a snuggle when it's allowed or will hop up when they get up hoping for a snuggle. I know I would LOVE to sleep in a bed with my humans.
I am fully potty trained. I go hang out by the door and hope you will see me to let me outside but if I really need to go I will tap on the window. I also know how to use a doggy door if you have one, they sure are handy as I like to go in and out fequently, especially when the weather is nice.
I am usually fairly quiet when in my kennel. I can get vocally excited when playing with other dogs, my foster says I purr when I play. I do bark when outside at new things and some of the neighbors or their dogs, but once I know things are safe and secure, I am good to go and mind my own business. I heard them say that I usually redirect well.
I am crate trained, I go right in when told, but don't forget to pay me for doing a good job. This is also my safe space. I am ok chewing my high value treats in there or eating my dinner if necessary due to other animals in the home. But don't worry, I don't resource guard anything when outside of the kennel either. My foster gives these things in the kennel just to make sure I can handle any senario I may encounter and don't become too spoiled only being given outside of the crate.
I have learned that car rides are fun and I hop right up into the back seat floor of the van onto the dog bed and stay there quietly for the trip. I have also learned that leashes aren't a bad thing; I am told I walk well on leash. They both usually mean something fun is going to happen or at minimum I will get some treats. I am still working on walks (especially in unfamilar areas), the world is a scarey place afterall.
I am cautious in new situations, but if you're confident, I will be too. Just give me some time to process what is going on. I may jump at a new sound but will also check it out if I am able.
I have been through a basic obedience class and some agility classes, I am getting very brave at trying new things. I have a good start for my new home to set us both up for success. I have been enjoying agility classes more and more each time I go. Please keep up on my training outside the home with classes as I have learned so many new things with the classes to help me overcome my fears and timidness. Working on this only at home just isn't enough for me. I need the socialization & skills. My foster or the rescue can suggest some places to bring me to for keeping up with what I have made progress on. It will also help me bond with you and keep me up on proper socializing. I can't promise that I won't make you start over with some of my skills, but I do have them with my current foster and some things are scarey for me to try in new places or with lots of distractions yet, but I will get there.
I am not picky about my treats or food. I do like coconut oil, peanut butter, green beans, hot dogs, cheese, bannanas, carrots, ice cubes, cucumbers, blueberries, pineapple, peppers of all colors and pumpkin so far. I do not like red delicious apples; what a silly name for something that does not match what it's called.
I enjoy being brushed. I don't mind my feet or backside being cleaned up or even my nails being trimmed but I am not a huge fan of bathtime, but I tolerate it now.
You will need patience as I adjust. I may just hang out to observe everything for a while, but let me out where I can see/hear everything safely. I do want to be part of the happenings, but I do need a space to feel secure when things are just too much. I tend to shutdown when I am scared, unsure or voices are raised.
My foster tells me I am a silly girl and near perfect. Do I sound like a perfect fit for you? If so, please apply for consideration on the rescue's website
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