Teddy
reserved, playful, ready to love and trust shep mix
male / 2-3 y o / 45 lbs
male / 2-3 y o / 45 lbs
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Teddy is one honey of a dog. With his glorious chocolatey coat and perky satellite ears, Teddy has completely captivated everyone here at Love Dogs.. not only with his incredibly gorgeous looks but with his intriguing, curious personality. When he first stepped off the van he was visibly confused and conflicted. He looked like he had just landed on another planet! He wanted to trust us but couldn't quite bring himself to approach and let his guard down. Understandably so, it must be so difficult for dogs to be displaced from one location to another. They really are so incredibly adaptable and tolerant.
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It took a day or two for him to settle in and realize there are people here he can trust. We put our heads together to come up with a plan that would help Teddy feel this is a safe environment for him to begin to open up. We started taking Ted on long walks where he can get to know the grounds. We, of course, brought along confident doggie friends for him to observe and follow. Along with feeding him lots of chicken and hanging out in his kennel area, Teddy began to show his playful side! Instead of cowering when we approached, he stood at the front of his kennel, curious eyes with his tail wagging. Instead of avoiding us, he laid down next to us and starting to come in for pets! He has become so cheerful, loose and ready for adventure since his first few days!
One of his first paired walks was with our very own Elle. The two hit it off right away and even started playing on the leash. See the video of them playing below along with another video of Teddy playing with Bestie Opie! We've said it once and we will say it again, it is one of the most rewarding things in the entire world to win over the trust of a fearful dog and watch them blossom into their true selves. Teddy seems to get along well with easy going females so far. We have been keeping his experiences uncomplicated and light, so we have not tried him with other male dogs just yet.
One of his first paired walks was with our very own Elle. The two hit it off right away and even started playing on the leash. See the video of them playing below along with another video of Teddy playing with Bestie Opie! We've said it once and we will say it again, it is one of the most rewarding things in the entire world to win over the trust of a fearful dog and watch them blossom into their true selves. Teddy seems to get along well with easy going females so far. We have been keeping his experiences uncomplicated and light, so we have not tried him with other male dogs just yet.
Teddy has a lovely connection with people he bonds with. It doesn't take him long to build up trust with someone new, however. He is book ready to be read! Teddy definitely needs a quiet, calm home for him to thrive in. If you are looking for a dog that will strongly bond with you, that loves to be outdoors and that will give you back every ounce of love that you give to him, come meet Teddy. You will not be sorry!
In the meantime, we will continue to get to know Teddy and post updates here!
In the meantime, we will continue to get to know Teddy and post updates here!