Meet Rey!
Rey is a thoughtful, almost five-year-old Treeing Walker Coonhound mix with a heart that beats strongest for bacon-scented fetch balls, cozy naps, and training games that come with tasty rewards. With her striking black and fawn coat and expressive eyes that light up for treats, Rey is both clever and loyal! She’s house-trained, crate-trained, and knows an impressive list of commands like “sit,” “stay,” “heel,” “touch,” and even “hold,” where she’ll patiently balance a treat on her nose. Walks around the neighborhood and treat-dispensing puzzle toys are some of her favorite ways to spend the day, and she’s happiest when life follows a calm, predictable routine. Rey is deeply connected to her people and incredibly responsive to training. She’s not high-energy, but she’s engaged and eager to learn when motivated by food and trust.
Ideal Home
Rey is best suited for a quiet, structured, and pet-free home with a caregiver who has experience working with anxious or reactive dogs. She is not suitable for homes with children or other pets.
Ongoing Health
Rey is currently taking daily fluoxetine to support her anxiety.
Training & Support
Rey's anxiety tends to show up around unfamiliar people and dogs who approach her with interest. While she can settle quickly when left alone, she needs help managing greetings and space boundaries. Her current caregivers use leash management, positive reinforcement, and distance-based games to help her feel secure during new encounters. Rey has a bite history; in past situations where she felt startled or overwhelmed (such as when someone disturbed her while she was sleeping or tried to take food), she has reacted defensively and bitten. These incidents were not unprovoked and did not require medical attention, and her signals when uncomfortable are easy to spot with experience. We’re including a full month of behavioral guidance from our consultant to help Rey settle in.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Rey will remain with her current family in Medford, MA, until a suitable new home is found for her.
