Hollister / Dixie
Female Young Labrador Retriever Great Pyrenees (mixed) 65 Large
General Notes | Want to adopt this dog? Please do not email us. Please fill out the Adoption Application ASAP. Health Notes | Dixie...
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General Notes | Want to adopt this dog? Please do not email us. Please fill out the Adoption Application ASAP. Health Notes | Dixie had heartworms when she was found and has already undergone treatment. She has been cleared to travel to Colorado the first week of August. Other Dogs | Dixie LOVES other dogs. She starts out submissive at first meeting, but quickly warms up and plays. She seems to really enjoy being part of a pack, but has a quiet independence as well. She will rest by herself in her own little spot away from everyone else, she is happy to walk the yard and explore on her own. But she equally enjoys following the other dogs in her foster home and sniffing out critters as a team. Cats | There is a cat in Dixie's foster home. She started out timid around the cat and unsure, eager to try to follow. However, because the cat remains elusive and hides all day, when she does come out, Dixie has begun trying to chase the cat. As they get used to each other, this note will be updated on whether or not she will be "good" with cats. Update: She has not tried chasing the cat anymore, so that's a plus. However, cat box "tootsie rolls" are a big temptation for her, as is the cat's food. So that would be important to note. Children | Foster does not have children at home to test Dixie, however she is so calm and gentle with everyone she meets. Dixie does seem to slightly flinch at sudden movements or loud sounds. Foster dad has tested her reaction to having her food bowl and her face touched while eating and she did great. (Video included) Training | Dixie does not appear to have formal training. She has recently been taught how to sit for treats. The word "come" is a work in progress, but she's eager to please. Dixie is potty trained!! An important note is that she is a sensitive dog, and a gentle but firm "no" is all she needs. (even that will deflate her a bit and results in pouting) Update: Dixie would definitely benefit from some type of training, as she is a giant puppy, but is so food/treat motivated, that it should be fairly easy! She needs recall ("come") training the most. Leash | Foster says she is AMAZING on a leash. She never pulls and walks at a heel by your side, rarely out pacing you. Dixie is not shy and will do all of her bathroom business on a leash. Activity Level | Dixie is surprisingly calm, gentle and docile. She doesn't have the usual abundance of energy most dogs her age have. She is calmest indoors, and prefers to be resting or chewing on bones. She will get bursts of energy when outside, usually trying to encourage her foster sisters to play. Update: Her activity is kept to a minimum at the moment, due to her heartworm treatment. It is clear, though, a little activity/walk a couple times a day would do her some good in terms of getting the antsy out. Chews/bones are a favorite and she uses them frequently throughout the day. Personality | Dixie is a sweet soul who loves people!! At first meeting, she walked up to her foster mom and leaned her head into her foster mom's chest. She is docile and gentle, eager for affection when she can get it. She is not the type of dog that invades personal space regularly unless she gets jealous of other dogs getting attention. She does come up for frequent rubs and lovin' in a gentle and respectful way. She is happy to rest in her own special space, but still keeps one eye open to know where her people are. If her foster leaves the room, she will get up and follow to see what is going on, but will return to her resting space after inspection. Night time appears to be a different story for Miss Dixie, as she is happiest and most content sleeping in bed next to her people. The most unique trait noticed about Dixie so far, is that she likes to pull laundry out of the hamper and take it to her special resting spot. She does not appear to discriminate, as the entire family's "dirty laundry has been aired". There have been two sock victims that haven't survived, though. Update: Laundry can still be taken or moved if available. Closed closet doors and taller hampers have fixed the situation for the most part. Although Dixie LOOKS like a grown adult dog, she is STILL a puppy at times. She mostly sticks to chewing on bones, but has snuck a tissue box once, and found the trash in the laundry room once. A gentle but firm "no" is all she needs, and even that seems to hurt her feelings enough that she pouts afterwards. She is a sensitive and gentle soul that just wants to please and be loved! Update: Dixie's restricted activity due to heartworm treatment has started manifesting in her finding more and more things to chew on (that she isn't supposed to) if she is not watched. There is no doubt in foster's mind that this could easily be remedied with exercise/normal dog activity. Ironically, all chewing incidents have happened while fosters are home, not away. She does not like the kennel much, but will quiet down in quick time. It has seemed to help immensely if she can see her foster family or her foster siblings. If her kennel is in a room where she can see the other dogs, she is calm and relaxed for hours when foster family leaves. If her kennel is in a room where she is by herself, she tends to be very vocal and has chewed the handle off her kennel. HOWEVER...she has been left free roam with the other dogs for an hour or two when fosters leave the house, and she has done great!! Foster mom believes the kennel triggers anxiety in her. UPDATE: Foster has increased the time she is left out "free roam" while everyone is away from the house to 4 hours so far, and she's doing great!! Foster has also increased her kennel time to 4 hours while family is away and she is doing great! Story | Dixie was found running alongside IH-35 in Texas, which is the state's busiest highway. It is unknown how she ended up there or why. She was found and rescued by an amazing and caring vet on his way home from work. She spent 3 weeks in a kennel at his practice while trying to find owners and being treated for her heartworms, before being taken in by Mile High. Thank you! | Adoption Donations | Our adoption donations are $425 for dogs 8 weeks to 1 year, $375 for 1-6 years, $325 for dogs 7-10 years, and $175 for 11+ years of age. Purebred dogs regardless of age are $475. These minimum donations help to defer the costs of initial vet care, food, and supplies while in foster care that currently average over $700 per dog). 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