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Foxy

Breed: Alaskan Sled Dog
Sex: Female

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

Blood Donor: N/A

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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.