Florence, affectionately nicknamed Flora, Flory, Lory, or Sweetpea, is a playful and energetic 3-year-old, 46-pound Carolina Dog mix who loves to wrestle and be chased. She is a smart, submissive, and affectionate dog who enjoys learning new tricks. Flora is a total love bug who adores snuggling and will reward you with love and companionship for years to come. She has high energy needs and requires dedicated outdoor playtimes to do well inside the home. Flora thrives in a moderately active home with regular outdoor play sessions. She loves playing with other dogs, bucking around the yard, eating, going for walks, sunbathing, and birdwatching. She does well in the car but is terrified of storms, often seeking shelter in a closet or burying her head in a lap.
Ideal Home
Flora would do best in a home with dogs of similar size and energy level, or as the only pet. She would prefer an adult household due to nervousness with new children and stranger danger when new people come into the home. Her ideal home would be with someone who is often around, enjoys walks or jogs, and will play fetch with her.
Ongoing Health
No specific health conditions are mentioned, but she has demonstrated some anxiety in the crate at home, though she does well when crated at a boarding facility.
Training & Support
Flora requires slow and guided introductions to other dogs. She has shown some leash reactivity, exhibiting behaviors like raised hair, whimpering, and barking, though her foster parents have worked with her on this. Consistent training using positive reinforcement is needed to help her with leash skills and feeling safe around new dogs and stimuli. She needs reminders to take treats gently.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Please ensure all decision-makers in your household are on board before applying.
- If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time.
Transporation
Flora is located in HOUSTON, TEXAS and can be transported out of state once an adopter is approved. Transports run every few weeks, and she will be on the next available transport once approved.
