06/12/2020
Let’s find Sandy the perfect forever home! From Foxy and the Hounds: Guess who’s back? Ugh! This is a post I never wanted to write, but yep... Sandy was returned to us! This stunning 6 month old Bull Terrier mix puppy was born in the shelter and we rescued Mama Annie and her puppies just hours after they were born. I ended up having to bottle feed the puppies at 2 weeks old and I loved this litter with my whole heart and they were all adopted a couple months later. Mama went to Laura Rice of Pet Peeves Training, LLC to learn boundries and limitations and now Annie is absolute perfection.
We sent Sandy to Laura just 4 days ago and literally in the first 24 hours, Laura sent video of Sandy doing focus work, was already waiting for permission at crate door and sliding door, and she knows all her basic commands. She said Sandy was probably bored and stressed and just needed direction. And, this is what an awesome trainer and person Laura is... she sent me this text today: Terri, this dog is normal. She doesn’t need to be here with me. She needs owners who understand what it means to give a dog boundaries.
So, now it’s time for Sandy’s happily ever after, but it must be the right home as we will not fail Sandy again. This is not an easy breed, but Bull Terriers are amazing, smart, loving and fun. They need a mix of 1) lots of help learning how to handle stress and 2) mental energy drained through training and activities requiring self control. If you don’t know what appropriate corrections would be, then you are not the right home for Sandy. She will thrive in a home with someone that is comfortable giving boundaries. Also, a home with at least one other dog (male) is preferred. Sandy weighs just 40 lbs now, but will likely grow to be about 60 lbs full grown. If you are ready and willing for the challenges that come with such a spirited dog, then you will be blessed with one of the smartest, happiest, and most loyal best friends ever. If you are interested in making Sandy part of your family, please email [email protected] for an adoption application.