Meet Holly, a.3.5 year old spayed great dane mix, 60lbs and vaccinated.
Holly was adopted as a puppy through Hearts for Paws but now in need of a new forever (ever) home. Her family cites resource guarding against other dogs as the reason for rehoming. Please note, HFP contracts require future adopters work with force-free trainers should issues arise; if an adoption does not work out, HFP asks adopters to hold on to their animals until proper placement with a suitable forever home can be found.
The following notes are from her original adopters. Hearts for Paws has no doubt that Holly will make a fantastic companion to the right home.
Where did you get this dog?: Hearts for Paws Rescue
How long have you owned this dog?: 3 plus years, since she was 2-3 months old
Why is the dog being given up? She has had some issues with our other dog at times but now has bitten another dog. She drew blood on the other dog, and it is related to jealousy and/or random. We believe will need to be the only dog in her future home.
She has always been good with the kids. She loves her people and loves to be touching them. She is good left in an indoor kennel with access to the outdoor dog run and is well potty trained. She knows many commands including place, sit, down, etc. Due to the possessiveness of toys and people/ aggressiveness towards other dogs, she will need to be the only dog in the home moving forward.
Check the words that best describe your dog.: SMART, AFFECTIONATE, POSSESIVE, FRIENDLY, QUIET, PLAYFUL
Is your dog housebroken?: Yes
Reason for rehoming: Resource guarding against the second dog added later in our home. Gets jealous of other dogs attention and toys
Does the dog get along with:: Dog-Selective
Please elaborate on your dogs interactions with other dogs in detail: She is generally good with other dogs but has become more possessive recently which has lead to aggressiveness
Does the dog like children?: Yes
Are there children in the home?: Yes
What are their ages?: 9 and 7
Any specific feeding instructions you would care to share with your dogs new owner?:
1.5 cups 2x/day. We use a puzzle feeder to slow her down. She must be kept away from other dogs/their food while eating
Where does the dog sleep?: Couch/dog bed
Is the dog allowed on your furniture?: Yes
Is the dog crate trained?: Yes
How does the dog react to being left alone?: She does great with this, typically sleeps while we are gone
Please list any particular fears your dog has.: Getting her nails trimmed, water she cannot touch the bottom
Training: Knows place, sit, (lay) down, come, high five
Does the dog have any known health problems?: No
Does the dog like riding in the car?: Yes
What is the dog's favorite : Anything really loves to destroy tennis balls
Walks alongside my bike
To be touching her humans
Are there any things you think a new owner needs to know?: Needs to be the only dog in the home.
Please describe a typical day for your dog:
Wake around 7am, feed immediately, eat dinner st 6pm.
I work from home so she is rarely left alone but does fine when she is left alone.
Likes camping, walks, and running alongside my bike
Please provide a summary of the “ideal” home for your dog: Family with no other dogs who can walk her relatively short distances daily (she tires quickly if going fast), allowed on furniture so she can sit with her people. We dont allow her on our bed but the kids enjoy her on theirs
$100 rehoming fee — Located in Roseville CA