Gretel is a loving and happy pup when she trusts, and she's an extremely smart girl who learns quickly with repetition. She knows sit, down, and wait, and is learning recall with a hand-to-nose touch. Gretel loves her treats and responds well to frequent, short training sessions with high-value rewards. She's slowly learning to play with toys and other dogs, responding with excitement to repeated events, though it takes her time to get there. Her drive to please and overcome her fears is huge, but she must do things at a pace that allows her to learn positively and build trust. Gretel is an extremely timid and shy girl with many fears, requiring time and patience to overcome them. She is slowly learning to become part of a family and all that entails. Her trust has grown each day, but meeting new people is still a difficult process for her. She has no problems with other dogs and often follows the lead of others in the pack. Gretel is fully house-trained and will retreat to her quiet spot if nervous or afraid. She has learned to allow petting and loves ear scratches and belly rubs. Gretel now accepts a leash and harness and will walk in quiet areas, though she is often startled by noises, people, and wind and looks to retreat home. She walks well with other pups, but quiet surroundings are necessary. She will not yet walk by roadways with traffic and noise, and she will bolt if afraid.
Ideal Home
Gretel requires a home on the quieter side. Other pups are okay and would do her best with someone willing to let her advance at her own speed with gentle pushes when she is ready, or she will shut down.
Ongoing Health
Before leaving Cortez Rescue, Gretel will be given a full medical assessment to ensure she remains in optimum health.
Training & Support
Gretel is learning recall with a hand-to-nose touch and is slowly learning to play with toys and other dogs. She will bolt if afraid.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- You can learn more about Gretel and other available dogs on our website, www.cortezrescue.org.
Transporation
Gretel currently lives in Baja near Cabo San Lucas.
