Periwinkle
Peri is truly a very loving and sweet dog. She love to cuddle, both with us and our other dog, go to the dog park, go on walks, shake for treats, chase squirrels in our backyard, roll around in the snow, play in the sprinkler, and be with her people. Peri is extremely smart and has a fair amount of energy being a husky mix.
Beyond that Peri doesn’t like loud noises, fireworks, which I know many dogs have issues with. To be completely transparent and every once in a while she has a special treat like a Yak milk bone she can get a little protective over it and does want to give it up. However if you tell to go outside and drop it, that typically does the trick. It’s just so strange because Peri can have other normal bones, treats, and even dog ice cream cups around our other dog and has no issue what so ever.
Sadly since bringing home our son on 1/12/25 she has become very stressed about the situation. She has become over protective of me and the baby towards my other dog. When the baby cries or drops his pacifier and our other dog wants to come over and check everything out Peri will growl, show teeth, and did snap at our other dog. Once again this is just so strange and out of her normal character. What is even more confusing and surprising is when we go on walks like little kids come up to pet her she gives them kisses and seems so happy for the attention. We also have three young children (11, 7, & 5) that live next door that have played with both of our dogs several times and Peri once again loves the attention gives kisses and wants to snuggle with them. Because of this we truly think the baby is the key factor. Especially since when the dogs are together and the baby is not around they act and play as they normally would. We did have a trainer come out and the training regiment he was suggesting is simply one that is not realistic for two people working, which my husband and I will be, let alone adding a newborn into the mix.
We are completely heartbroken that we can not be Peri’s forever home. We love her so much and know in the right environment she will thrive. We just want to make sure we are putting Peri and her needs first rather than trying to force her into a situation she’s not comfortable with and the end up causing a situation to arise.