NUGGET - SHEPHERD / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat). Hi, I'm Nugget! I was born on May 22nd, 2024. I weigh about 55 pounds and believe to be a shepherd mix! My favorite things to do so far are play with my foster dog siblings, run in the snow, play with toys, go for walks and go on car rides. I am very interested in birds and squirrels and pull on my leash when I see them but we are working on that. I am dog-friendly and will sit for greetings. I take a little bit to warm up but have shown no sign of aggression or agitation towards my foster dog siblings. I learned what cats are and think they are very interesting but will leave them alone. I have learned to love playing with toys and ropes. I do well in my kennel during the day (4-8 hours) and at night, although I do sleep in my foster mom’s room most of the time at night! I am fully potty trained and will sit at the door when I need to go out, if you miss my signal of sitting at the door I might have an accident so we have been working at learning how to use a jingle bell. As of right now, I know how to sit, lay down, kennel, and stay when I’m given my food! I do very well outside (on a leash)! I have learned that I love going on walks but do get scared of sudden loud noises and sudden movement. When I meet new people I am very scared/shy of them. I seem to walk away if I’m nervous but if you have treats I will come right back! I get nervous with loud noises and random things around the house, like the water tank bubbling or the cage doors moving. I listen very well to my foster mom but am still a little shy with my foster dad. I seem to warm up to women faster than I warm up to men. It seemed to take me about a week and a half to show my full personality for my foster mom! I will sit for treats and say hi on my own but walk away if I’m nervous! I do think I would do best in a home with another dog but would be okay by myself if socialized often! I am looking forward to meet my forever family! Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee: $525.00

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Brown
  Ear Type:	Natural/Uncropped
  Tail Type:	Long
  Coat Length:	Medium
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Timid Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations