Greta
sweet and scared Female Doxie mix
female / abt 2-3 y o / 18 lbs
female / abt 2-3 y o / 18 lbs
if I can't see you, you can't see me!
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Day one little Greta tried her best to disappear! She was so overwhelmed!! After some time to settle with a few dog pals Greta managed to accept leashing up and heading outside to a world of scents! JOY!!! |
Genghi this is so amazing!
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We have taken in quite a lot of scared doggies over the years. Each one has their own way of coping with what must feel to them to be so scared .. too many new things all at once! We appreciate that their experience of terror .. and provide a calm soothing and quiet an environment as possible! Greta came up with her adorable sassy sister Gracie and we let the two huddle together until they take a deep breath! One thing that seems true across the board with all of the scared newbies is that they each in some measure are able to let go of their worries once their nose gets busy! While she wasn't keen on having us so near to her when leashing up but with a little encouragement and some jolly body language from the eager leader greeter, Genghis, Greta was absolutely DELIGHTED to put her nose down and trundle along with Genghi!!! She went from I wish I were invisible to WHOA!!! This is SO AWESOME!!!
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We haven't been focusing on getting more pics of little Greta but more are coming!! She's now taking brisk walks around the entire farm with and without canine companions! She looks up at her handler to check in.. full on gaze.. almost conveying her gratitude for allowing her to be a whole dog! Outside walking and exploring Greta finds it easier to approach her handler and even enjoy some soothing strokes down her long "Doxie" back! She has an energetic walking style.. briskly moving until a scent catches her attention.. then she asks to pause and take time to check it out.