Yoda is a special little guy who's going to need the right people to help him get over his past. Someone who has experience with a high anxiety dog with trust issues. And yes, his one ear is always up like that! He is also an olympic jumper and fence climber, so a 6 ft wood or vinyl fence is required. He can jump a 4 ft fence with ease and has climbed a 6 ft chain link. It's clear he's been abused; he is reactive to strangers and is always on guard around anyone new. You have to prove to him that he can trust you, and all it takes is time and patience. Yoda was found with his brother and sister at an abandoned house. When he came to WARM, he was an anxious mess who had to not only protect himself from all these new people but also protect his brother and sister. After some time of sitting with him, talking to him, letting him smell you, and taking treats from you, he slowly began to warm up. Now he is an absolute love to the people he trusts and enjoys sitting in their lap, getting and giving kisses. Yoda was recently adopted, but during his trial, he ran away. He was scared of everything and everyone who tried to help and just ran miles away from their home. He was caught 24 hours later when a volunteer he knew got eyes on him. We realized it was too much too soon; Yoda was not ready for a home yet. It was nothing against the adopter; it truly was the perfect fit for him, but most times Yoda doesn't know what's good for him. Everything is a threat and scary. There were too many new things that overwhelmed him, so he wanted to always be outside to plan his perfect escape. So with his unknown past and trust issues, an approved adopter will have to come to the rescue numerous times to gain his trust and build a bond before he can be brought to their home. He needs to know you're his safe space before putting him in a new, but scary to him, environment.
Ideal Home
A home with experience handling high anxiety dogs and dogs with trust issues. A 6 ft wood or vinyl fence is required due to his jumping and climbing abilities.
Ongoing Health
No specific health conditions are mentioned in the description.
Training & Support
Yoda requires significant time and patience to build trust. He is reactive to strangers and always on guard. He needs to be shown he can trust his humans. His adopter must be prepared for multiple visits to build a bond before he can come home.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- An application, background check, and home visit are required before any adoption is approved.
Transporation
Yoda is currently at WARM.
