09/07/2023
**Forever home found** 💜🐾
Ellie is staying with us for the month of September on a Board & Train! She is a 1 year old chocolate Lab
Ellie was a bit sheltered as a young pup and has some fears of new people and situations, especially when there are expectations that she greet or behave like a friendly, overzealous lab puppy that she "should" be. Currently she responds to unwanted advances with barking or lunging as that has worked for her to end interactions in the past. She was never given the opportunity to take her time and gain her own confidence for greetings or simply opt out if she wasn't interested. She relied heavily on dog cues from her canine brother and unfortunately this has resulted in some overprotective behaviors. We are taking the month to expose her to as much "real life" as we can. We are also allowing her time to work through her insecurities without forcing interactions - the goal being to end all new experiences and greetings on a positive note.
Ellie is one of our daycare dogs, and already feels comfortable with us and in our home so her transition has been quite smooth so far. We are really looking forward to watching this girl flourish!
She is looking for a new family, with Meet & Greets booked through us while she is here. Unfortunately, her previous home is also going through a divorce and her Mom is only able to keep one dog. We both believe it is in Ellie's best interest to find an experienced home with an older confident dog, or as an only dog. She needs someone willing to work through her current boundaries and show her how fun life can be!
