Lua is a 3-year-old, 49 lb Boxer mix with a bright, affectionate, and playful spirit. She was rescued from a difficult situation in Mexico and has since blossomed into a loving companion who deeply trusts her people. Her foster family describes her as a goofy, energetic dog who bounces through life with excitement, always eager for praise, affection, and connection. Lua loves spending time with her humans, enjoys training and enrichment activities, and is motivated by tasty treats like dehydrated beef heart. She also loves exploring the outdoors and can often be found chasing frogs. While Lua is making great progress with new people and is comfortable with calm, respectful male dogs, she may need a little time to build trust initially. She's learned to set boundaries appropriately with other dogs and is continuing to expand her social circle.
Ideal Home
Lua would thrive in a quiet suburban or rural home environment. She has guardian instincts and will alert bark at unfamiliar sounds, making busy apartments or high-traffic areas overwhelming for her. She could do well with older, dog-savvy teenagers who understand canine body language and respect a dog's boundaries.
Ongoing Health
No specific health conditions are mentioned in the listing.
Training & Support
Lua has made excellent progress in a structured training environment, including improvements in confidence, trust, social skills, manners, and impulse control. She settles well into routines and sleeps comfortably in her crate. Adopters must be committed to continuing her training with a certified positive reinforcement trainer to help her build confidence at her own pace.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Approved adopters must commit to continuing training with a certified positive reinforcement trainer following adoption.
Transporation
Lua is being fostered in Warkworth.
