Chrissy



" ... an absolutely wonderful dog! She is very loving and will make her family very happy. Even though she has special sensitivities, she will be worth it for the right family!" - foster mom

Chrissy is very calm, loving, and intelligent. She has brains almost as big as her heart! She is completely housebroken; respects belongings by not chewing; and is patient when going outside for potty breaks or playtime without pulling on her leash or knocking you down. Chrissy is a very quiet soul most of the time. She doesn't whine at night, even in unusual surroundings. She loves cats and can live very harmoniously with them!  Although she at one time enjoyed 'hugs', many people may not approve of this, so she learned not to jump up, in just a short amount of time! She will sit politely and wait for petting from all of her friends.
 
The most wonderful thing about Chrissy is her love for humans. She wants affection and companionship. She is nervous of new things but gains trust easily with treats, and can be trained to do amazing things with a bit of hard work and positive enforcement from her new family.

We have no way of knowing Chrissy's previous life, but she is reluctant to try new things unless she is taught they are no threat with treats and training. It takes her time to accept strangers. She will be quiet for a few moments and then bark with some fear but absolutely NO AGGRESSION. But she will learn to trust, as she is friends with all the employees and many of the volunteers at the adoption center. She is not necessarily a 'one-person dog'; anyone who is kind to her will win her heart. Also, the car is troublesome for her, probably form lack of exposure. Some short, frequent, positive car rides that lead to fun adventures should help her overcome this fear. On walks, she is fearful of dogs and manifests this by pulling and wanting to run after them - and squirrels too! Lots of dogs have this issue (you probably know many) so her walks should be in pleasant places without a lot of other animals, and always be sure to have treats in case!

Ultimately, Chrissy needs:
• A family willing to work with her and train her
• A fenced yard to run in or frequent leash walks (no invisible fences)
• A calm indoor space without a view to outside (so she doesn't get fearful of something outside during the day)
• Lots of human contact & companionship
• A stable & consistent environment and routine
• No apartments or city dwellings with a lot of noise
• No families with young children