Luisa

Dog

Adopted

Luisa's Story

Pets location (City)	Calgary
Dog’s Name	Luisa
Breed Guess	Beagle/Shepherd
Health?	SpayedHealthy/appears healthyTeeth cleaned recently
Approximate age	3-6 years
Approximate Weight	Adult Size/Done Growing
Energy Level?	Moderately Active-Requires a good daily walkEasily Settles, relaxesNeeds training/managementLuisa enjoys being with her humans. Loves to be able to cuddle up, go for a walk, or lay down in the same room
Socialization	Sweet and social
How does this animal behave around men?	Loves men
How does this animal behave around women?	Loves women
How does this animal behave around children? Check all that apply:	I don’t have young children but in Mexico I was told she had been around children and did well with them
How does this animal behave around dogs? Check all that apply:	Yes, has lived with dogsLives with dogs but needs guidanceCan be around other dogs with management and proper introductionsLuisa gets along well with my bigger dog and they will sometime play together. She is not as happy with my blind chihauhau. She will growl at her on occasion. Nellie is blind and will walk into her or her space and Luisa hasn’t always appreciated her. She seems to be getting better but I do monitor them together
This animal has been introduced to: Check all that apply:	I know shes been around other dogs. Have no information on other types of animals. She shows great interest in the wild hares and would probably give chase if able to.
How does this animal behave around strange dogs or other animals? Check all that apply: Check all that aply	Prefers to observe first and will join in when comfortableLuisa plays well with my larger dog, when she’s done playing she just stops and will walk away, sometimes comes to me or goes and lays down
DOGS: How does this dog behave around OTHER DOGS and high value food, treats or toys? Check all that apply:	Has not been tested around other dogsMy two dogs are easy going around food, haven’t tested Luisa really though I can get the dogs to sit and give each one a treat with no issues. She takes food nicely from the hand
DOGS: How does this dog behave around HUMANS and high value food, treats or toys? Check all that apply:	Lets you take it.Posture is relaxed, no muscles tensed.Seems very carefree and unconcerned about holding onto food or toys.Haven’t had any issues. Luisa loves feeding time and almost dances on her hind legs when it’s time for breakfast or dinner.
How does this animal behave around cats?	I have no idea don’t have catsabout cats
Feeding Requirements?	No special requirementsI do feed seperately from mine as I don’t know her history and want them to get along.
Leash/Collar training?	Already wearing a collar and used to itLearning about walks and loving itPulls strong on leashLuisa gets excited about going on a walk. She shows joy when a leash is picked up.
Being left alone?	She likes her crate and goes in there on her own.
House training?	Crate trainedPartially housebroken, but doesn’t know how to tell you when needs to go outsideCan hold it overnightLuisa hasn’t had any accidents indoors. She prefers sunny days, not a fan of the rain. I will walk outside with her on those days
Fences?	Needs a fence 6 feet highI think Luisa could jump over a four foot fence possibly to give chase to something. A six foot fence would insure her staying in the yard. She likes sleeping on the deck in the back
Car rides?	Needs help to get into car but likes to rideOnly had her in the car a couple of times but she did well.
Nail trimming?	We haven’t tried to trim nails yetShe doesn’t seem to mind me massaging her feet.
Any additional comments regarding temperament that haven’t been covered by the questions above?	Luisa is a sweet happy little lady. Probably weighs about 35 pounds. Low key, she likes to curl up with you at times but also likes curling up in her kennel and will search it out for a place for a snooze.She’s learning how to sit, very food motivated and smart. She will be a great addition to have. Just a super sweet dog.
Profile Information	Luisa will soon become your best friend . She’s a sweet girl who loves her humans. She has a beautiful expressive face with big brown eyes. Very photogenic. Anyone that meets her likes her right away and she allows them to pet her and seems happy to meet new people.