28/01/2020
Woof! Hello! My name is Dauphine, and I am a three year old hound mix who weighs around 40 lbs. (I am lean!) Did you notice that I have one blue eye and one brown eye? What can I say? I'm pretty special! 🙂
I arrived at the shelter after my family was no longer able to properly care for me. When you come visit me at the shelter, you may see me excited or pacing around in my cage. The kennel environment is difficult for me and causes me stress. Once I set a cute little white paw out of the door, I become the real me -- fun-loving, smart, obedient, and playful. I hope my new family won't be put off by my cage behavior and will give me a chance to show what a sweetheart I am!
I have come SO FAR! in my time at the shelter with the love and support of the people here. I am one lucky girl! My human friends have discovered that I know all my commands -- sit, paw, down, and even speak! I am very food and toy motivated, so I am always happy to "perform" for a reward. If you'd like to continue my training, I am always eager to learn new things!
I am an energetic gal who really loves playing with toys. But I'm not a one-trick pony (or, er, hound!). I also enjoy being petted and having my belly scratched. With me, we can have an active afternoon and then snuggle on the couch together. That sounds perfect to me!
Because of my energy level and tendency to get a little nibbly when I'm excited -- I correct very easily! -- I would do best in a home with older children and, of course, adults. I'd especially love a family who will give me some time to decompress, exercise me, and give me all the love I so richly deserve. I promise to give lots of love back to you, too!
I actually walk quite nicely on my leash, especially when I am wearing my harness. I easily walk past other pups, people, runners, etc. I'm a good girl! I am also a huge people-pleaser (and a sucker for a yummy treat!) so it is really easy to redirect my attention.
It looks like I haven't been well socialized with other pups. While I'm fine in the proximity of other doggies, I prefer not to have a dog right up in my snout. It's so rude! Hehehe! For this reason, I would need to be the only doggie in your household. That's okay ... I'm pretty darn spectacular all on my own!
Thanks for reading all about me. If you're looking for a sweet, playful, smart girl with -- let's be honest -- the best rabbit ears around, I'm the gal for you. I can't wait to meet you!
Love, Dauphine xoxo
www.libertyhumane.org/dogs