05/27/2023
Opportunity Alert!
Many people have inquired about Puddles. She is gorgeous, we can see why! Many people label Great Dane's as gentle giants, and she is, mostly.
Puddles has spent approximately 11 weeks working on her prey drive and social bullying. She has come so far! Is she fully trained? No. That all depends on you! We've spent time, money, and energy making this girl into a better dog, one different from her terrible past. At barely out of puppy hood, she still needs time, training, consistency and proper socialization. She comes with FREE training through Rosie Dane Dog Training. All you have to do is be committed. Once she has gotten to know and trust you, she will not only be well behaved, but also cover you in sloppy Great Dane kisses!
We need serious, experienced inquiries only.
Here is more about her from her trainers:
Puddles is a sweet, big, calm, and gently dispositioned girl. She is around 1 1/2 years old. Sheโs had it rough โ being underfed and abandoned when she was young, then taken for granted and tossed aside during her adolescence. Instinctively she can fear new situations, understandably so with such a start to life. Though she is sometimes intimidated by big men at first, when she warms up, she absolutely melts hearts.
She has been trained thoroughly to cope with a wide range of stimuli and scenarios, but as with any training, her new home needs to know how to communicate with her. Just because sheโs been trained to a high level doesnโt mean anyone can tell her what to do and sheโll mindlessly oblige! Puddles is a smart enough girl to know that there are those who have earned the right to use her training and there are those who havenโt. Fortunately, if youโre interested in giving this Dane the life she deserves, youโll get a free 10 week group course, or 4 private lessons, with those who know her training language inside and out so that you can earn the right to call her โyoursโ
Puddles knows how to perform the following exercises on or off leash in any environment in which it's permissible to take a dog:
Heeling: loose-leash walking "at Heel"
Sit Stay: to wait patiently for your return
Down Stay: to wait patiently for longer periods
Stand For Examination: to stand still for strangers to pet, groomers to groom, or veterinarians to vet, not to mention everyday grooming needs.
Recall: Coming when called.
These exercises conform to the AKC Companion Dog standards. In addition to these formal, measurable exercises executed at a high level, you'll also be instructed on good manners, household "pack management", and problem solving tactics.
It's a course for both you and your dog, where we teach them right from wrong and instill good character traits in the context of classic obedience. It's not about the Sit, Down, or Stay, it's about what the dog learns through the process of being taught; self control, attentiveness, patience, discipline, confidence, submissiveness, etc. It's those traits that we're after when we train a dog.
Puddles would love a comfy couch to curl up on and a loving lap to lay her head. She only needs a couple long walks a week and loves to sleep. As a rule, if your dogs arenโt under control and respectful, you probably shouldnโt add Puddles to your pack. If you are ready to take on this big, but sweet girl, fill out an application at www.barktownrescue.org.