Bella has had a slow transition here. She is a very well behaved dog, housebroken, quiet and reserved. She doesn't demand attention or ask for it in any way. She is open to being petted and loved when she is approached inside. Bella is still very nervous outside and is spooked easily by sudden movement or noise. She comes at a full trot when she is called. This is quite an honor as a full trot is the fastest we have seen from this dog. Her happiest times are when she is inside on the dog bed. She loves to sit on her haunches and watch.
She does get along with other dogs but does not have the self confidence in herself if the other dog confronts her or tries to play. She does growl when she becomes anxious with the other dogs which sends the pack balance a little out of kilter. Bella does much better one on one with dogs than in a group of dogs. She does get very excited when she sees a cat or ferret. She will bark/howl until a human comes to remove the animal from her sight. She is exposed to cats on a daily basis and has not shown any aggression toward them but at this point we aren't recommending that she live with a cat.
Bella was microchipped last week. She is very appropriate with shots and medical treatment. She has her vet appointment this coming Monday and her spay is scheduled for the end of October.
She is doing better on stairs. She is much better going up stairs than down. She is very tentative and appears to have a fear of falling down them.
This is one dog who would be content with a person who had a sedentary lifestyle. She likes to go out and relieve herself about three times a day and is very happy to come straight back and hang out on her dog bed. She is low maintenance, low key and is perfect for someone who wants an inside companion.
She has not shown any interest in toys. She has a couple stuffed animals she cuddles with and sometimes likes to chew softly on a bone.
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