monroe

OTHER PETS: Monroe is disinterested in other dogs; she will greet them appropriately and then move on without further interest.. She could do well with a respectful, patient dog who will respect her boundaries; she would definitely do well as an only dog. Any dogs that would be living with Monroe should meet her prior to adoption. [Case-By-Case (Must Meet First)] OWNER EXPERIENCE: Experience with positive reinforcement or willingness to learn. Monroe's best fit would be with someone who has owned active dogs who require varied exercise and mental enrichment, as well as experience helping anxious dogs build confidence. [Very Experienced] VETERINARY CARE: [Routine]KIDS: Monroe would do best in a quiet, predictable home where she has her own quiet space. She will need several weeks to decompress in her new environment. Monroe has not exhibited resource-guarding while at TJO, but she is conflicted during play - she will solicit attention and crawl into laps but will change her mind once petting starts. Conflicted dogs need a lot of time to build trust and learn to trust. It is important that whoever lives with Monroe lets her set the pace for their interactions and DOES NOT try to force pets/attention on her. We want Monroe to be set up for success so her human family members should be able to understand how to read body language (https://www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com/resources/dog-resources). Interactions with children must be actively supervised for everyone's safety and comfort. [13+ (Must Meet First)]ACTIVITY LEVEL: Monroe will be able to express her playful side when she's comfortable and less anxious, and she will likely be a very playful high energy dog once she is settled into her new home, decompresses, and feels safe with her humans. She has demonstrated solid loose-leash walking skills so far, but will enjoy the good sniffs and things of interest during walks. Enrichment such as puzzle toys, scatter feeding, scent games, toys and regular exercise will help fully meet Monroe's needs both mentally and physically. [Good Walking Buddy / Olympic Athlete]LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Monroe bond with her new owner while building confidence and creating that special bond while learning new skills and fun tricks. [Moderate]GROOMING: Regular brushing will keep Monroe's coat clean; when double-coated dogs shed their underlayer (twice a year) some owners choose to get a professional groom to help with all the shedding. Monroe appears to have been shaved - her double coat can take up to a year to grow back fully, and there is always a chance that some spots don't grow back fully. [Routine Brushing / Professional Grooming]