Critter Details

Gracie isn’t a puppy – she’s fun sized! Gracie is a full grown dog and will not get any taller; she does need to gain a little bit more weight as she came in underweight and is almost (but not quite) back to a healthy weight for a dog of her size. Even with obvious food insecurity in her past, Gracie has shown the TJO family nothing but trust (and zoomies) since arriving here. OTHER PETS: Gracie is currently more focused on humans than other dogs; she is calm and relaxed with other dogs, simply soliciting attention from the humans around her more often than not. She does have a high energy level and is very jumpy which might make her a little overwhelming for more sedentary dogs. Gracie would likely do well with other independent minded dogs.[Likely (Must Meet First)]OWNER EXPERIENCE: [First Dog] VETERINARY CARE: [Routine] GROOMING: [Minimal] KIDS: Gracie is easily excitable, while excitited she is jumpy and mouthy (without pressure.) She focuses on her food and eats quickly, but has not exhibit resource guarding while at TJO even though she arrived at TJO underweight. Gracie would do best with humans that would not be easily injured by her excited jumps and would help slow her eating by using a slow feeder and giving her space when she does eat. [12+ / Dog Savvy (Must Meet First)]ACTIVITY LEVEL: Gracie has a lot of energy, she seems like she is always on the go – even walking around her slow feeder while she eats! Regular exercise and playtimes combined with enrichment from toys and positive reinforcement training will keep her mind and muscles in great shape while meeting her needs. [Good Walking Buddy / Olympic Athlete] LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Gracie bond with her new owner as well as help her learn skills and tricks. She will need some extra support and understanding as she learns how to express excitement in safe ways with positive reinforcement. [Moderate]