Ambrosia
Dog / Female / Calgary
Available (Foster)
Description
Name: Ambrosia
ID # A166010
Estimated Age: 2 years
Sex: Spayed Female
Estimated Breed: German Shepherd Mix
Estimated Weight: 44 lbs.
Good with Dogs: Yes, with slow and proper introductions
Good with Cats: Unknown
Good with Children: Older Children
Special/Medical Needs:
Estimated Energy Level: Medium
Current Location: Calgary, Ab.
Meet Ambrosia!
Ambrosia is a sweet, loyal, and affectionate little shepherd mix who is looking for a patient family that will continue to show her that the world isn't such a scary place. She can be fearful in new situations, but she is not shut down. When something worries her, she will often choose to give it space rather than react aggressively. With patience, guidance, and trust, she is learning to navigate new experiences-and she has already made so much progress in just one week!
Her shepherd side makes her incredibly smart and eager to learn. She picks things up quickly and is very responsive to gentle guidance. Ambrosia has shown some fear-based resource guarding of her people around our other dogs, and will need a little work on this.
Because of her history of resource guarding, we feel Ambrosia would do best with older, dog-savvy children, or with a family who is willing to carefully manage interactions while she settles in and becomes comfortable. She has all the potential to become an amazing family dog; she just needs a little patience and guidance at the beginning.
Ambrosia loves to play and we think she would benefit from having a confident, well-balanced dog in her new home who can help show her the ropes and give her some extra confidence. She will need an active family who can keep her body and mind busy while continuing to build her confidence, and loves lick mats/toys and games. As for cats, we would recommend a cat-free home. Ambrosia has shown prey drive toward cats she has seen while out on walks, so we don't believe a home with cats would be the best fit for her.
At home, Ambrosia is doing wonderfully. She is potty trained and does well loose in the house when her people are home. She has slept both in her crate at night or in her own bed next to her people in different homes. She is usually crated while her people have been away thus far. She also travels well in the car.
Ambrosia is quite petite for a shepherd, making her a wonderful size. She has the perfect balance of playful and laid-back, and once she feels safe with you, she absolutely loves to snuggle.
If you're looking for a gentle, loyal, playful girl with a big heart, Ambrosia may be the perfect match for you. She just needs a family who will give her a little time, a little patience, and the confidence to learn that she doesn't have to be afraid. In return, you'll get a sweet companion who is eager to love, learn, play, and become the very best version of herself.
If you are interested in fostering this dog, please fill out an application
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