We
received a call from a
local shelter asking for
our assistance.
Ava was found as a
stray, wandering the
streets, and was being
held by
animal control.
No one had come forward
to claim her, and her
mandatory ten day hold
had expired.
The
shelter felt they could
not place Ava since she
was dog aggressive and
did not like to be
forced to go into her
kennel. Despite these
two issues the shelter
staff felt she was a
wonderful dog who had a
lot of potential in the
right hands.
Ava is
a great dog , however,
you need a soft hand
with her. You can
not take a forceful
approach to make her do
something or she will
react defensively.
Luckily she is very
treat motivated and will
gladly follow direction
if asked nicely.
She also cannot be
placed with other dogs.
She
loves going for walks
and is very polite on
lead. A fenced
yard is a necessity for
her (underground fencing
will not be considered).
She would do well with
someone home for the
better part of the day
so they can give her
lots of attention.
Our
guesstimate is that Ava
is four years old and
she is definitely very
intelligent. We
will not place her with
children since we have
no previous history with
them. She is
spayed and up-to-date on
vaccines, is very clean
at the kennel, and is
quiet unless she is in
the presence of another
dog.
We are
looking for a dog savvy
home with a person who
has experience with
positive training
techniques such as
clicker training. Ava
wants to please and will
be devoted to the person
she trusts. She
needs you. Are you
willing to give Ava a
chance?
