Foxy

Breed: Alaskan Sled Dog
Sex: Female

Birthday: July 15, 2006
Rescued: August 17, 2008
Passed: December 18, 2018

Blood Donor: N/A

Health Issue(s)

• None

Temperament

• Very shy girl; may take a long time to build a trusting bond.
• Once bond is made, her trust will not waiver.
• Very intelligent but needs a calm environment to show off her learning skills.
• Gets nervous with loud noises or quick movements.
• Loves to run and play, and can jump amazingly high. Foxy has also been known to climb fencing.
• Has some agility training and is learning to sled.
• Highly motivated by food.
• Comfortable with being groomed and having her nails trimmed.

Owner Suitability

• Best suited to an active family without children due to her shyness and nervousness.
• Will require a huge commitment of time to build a trusted relationship with her and understand she will likely always be nervous around humans.
• Living as a solo dog may be difficult for her.
• A very high-fenced yard is a must for Foxy.
• Has never lived in a house, so house training and dog-proofing will be necessary.
• Only positive reinforcement should be used to train and interact with this dog.