Lou
terrier Mix | Female | 5 months Old | 26 Lbs
QUICK FACTS: ✔️ Good with other dogs! ✔️ Good for beginner dog owner! ✔️ Potty trained! ❌ Working on crate training! ❌ Working on leash training!
Lou found her family on 8/29/2022!
Updates
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PUPDATE 2
Lou has really started to blossom in the last few weeks. At home she’s now reliably potty trained and will signal if she needs to go (outside of her regular schedule). When visiting new environments, however, it’s still best to supervise her as excitement may distract her from remembering this.
Lou has been going to doggy daycare twice a week and loves it! She already enjoys the car ride over and gets excited when she sees her “driving” harness. Once the journey begins, she will settle down to nap within a minute or so. At daycare Lou will play with anyone that is willing to engage with her, big or small. She is very social and really thrives in an environment where she has other canine companions, so it would be great if her future home already had another dog (or more!) she can befriend. Having another doggie family member will also help build her confidence as she has someone else to look (up) to. It may also lessen her separation anxiety when her human family members aren’t home.
Another favorite source of entertainment for Lou is the water hose. While she does sometimes dip her feet into the kiddie pool, the water hose is where it’s at! Her favorite is the “jet” setting, which, apparently, makes the best doggie “floss” ever.
When not being entertained by her humans, other dogs at daycare, or the water hose, Lou will find her own toys to play with. Even though she’s a prolific chewer (still teething!), she has always stayed away from anything that’s not hers to chew on; a very rare and awesome feat for a puppy!
Lou is a very affectionate little girl that bonds easily. She's so appreciative of the love and attentiveness she receives and will pay you back one hundredfold in kisses and butt wiggles!
PUPDATE 1
Lou gets up between 6.30-7am, goes potty, and eats her breakfast. After some play time and another potty break, she goes on a walk for about 20-30 minutes. She is then put back in her crate for her first nap (1-2 hrs.) with another potty break immediately following. Then it's more playtime, usually outside if the weather is nice, then potty, and lunch at noon. After lunch and some more playtime (and potty), she goes for another walk of about 20-30 minutes. Then it's time for a second nap in her crate (1-2 hrs.). Then potty. More playtime. Dinner at 6pm. More potty. She will usually go to bed in her crate by 9-10pm.
Lou is much more timid with people than with other dogs. She may give a little bark when approached but quiets down quickly after sniffing the person (male or female). While she sticks close to her person when given a choice, she does take treats and engage in play with other people after some warming up. She has not had exposure to children in my household.
Lou is a young puppy, so she has very energetic bursts interspersed with shorts naps. Lou already walks quite well on a leash considering she's only a puppy without a lot of training in this area. She does tend to stop and stare whenever there is something interesting that catches her eye (or nose) but can be redirected with some positive reinforcement. She's also learning to sit and look at her person before crossing the street.
Lou is curious and friendly when meeting other dogs. After a quick sniff, she usually tries to initiate play. Her overall demeanor with other dogs is submissive. She does not have exposure to cats.
When put in the crate for short bursts throughout the day, she can get anxious and vocal. In general, when Lou doesn't have a visual of her person, she displays signs of separation anxiety. Besides voicing her displeasure, she has also had some accidents (pee) inside her crate when left alone in it. This is something her person will need to continue to work on with Lou in the future.
Lou had a past jaw fracture that's been healing well without the need for surgery. To ensure there are no changes that would require intervention, it's important that she follow up with a specialist (dental) again in about 6 months, so when Lou is one year old. This appointment will likely entail anesthesia as well as imaging. Also, there's on tooth without roots that might need to be pulled. It's too close to the old fracture site to work on at this point. According to Lou's vet, the tooth could potentially also fall out on its own without intervention. IMPORTANT: Lou should not have access to any hard toys (bones, deer antlers, etc.) until she's rechecked to prevent any deformations or other issues with her adult teeth coming in.