Gretel is a loving and happy pup when she trusts. She is an extremely smart girl and 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 treats. She is slowly learning to play with toys and other dogs. She responds with excitement to repeated events, but 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 to 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 others 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 touch and loves ear scratches and belly rubs. Gretel will now accept a leash and harness and will walk in quiet areas but is often startled by noises, people, and wind, looking to retreat home. She walks well with other pups, but quiet is necessary; she will not yet walk by roadways with traffic and noise. 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. She will bolt if afraid.
Ongoing Health
Before leaving Cortez Rescue, Gretel will be given a full medical assessment to ensure she remains in optimum health.
Training & Support
Gretel knows sit, down, and wait, and is learning recall with a hand-to-nose touch. She is slowly learning to play with toys and other dogs. She is timid and shy, with many fears. She requires time and patience to overcome them. She is learning to trust and respond to gentle pushes when she is ready.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Gretel currently lives in Baja near Cabo San Lucas.
