Friendly and Energetic Piper Needs an Active Lifestyle
Piper is a very friendly, kind, and playful dog. She is also incredibly energetic, and is at her best when she is able to get significant daily exercise, especially with another playful dog who will run around outside with her. We now have two small children (ages 3 and 1) and an older dog whose knees don’t let her run much any more. As a result, we are not able to give Piper the level of exercise and attention that she craves. When she is not able to be as active, she shows it indoors with increased barking, jumping, and pawing for attention. Piper is in need of a home with active owners who have the time and space to get her the exercise she needs, and ideally she would have a fenced-in yard and another active dog in the family. She did not take well to training as a puppy, so she lacks discipline in regards to barking and jumping, though again she is much better about this when she is getting substantial exercise.
Dog: Primary Breed:
Other, not listed
Primary Breed (if not in list):
Mixed breed
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
January 2020
Where did you get your pet?:
From a rescue organization
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
April 2020
Size (at full grown):
Medium
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35:
35
Primary Color:
Tan (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Piper doesn’t play with too many toys, but her favorite activity in the world is running around with another dog, as often as possible
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
Yes
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit
Has your dog ever exhibited any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, could you please share some details about the situation?:
No
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
She is perfectly fine being left alone for short or medium periods
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Thunderstorms and fireworks
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?:
Piper eats Hills Science Diet Adult dog food twice a day, and is crate trained for sleeping at night. The more intense and extensive exercise she can get during the day, the better.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
How is your dog with other dogs?:
Friendly: Generally gets along well with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?:
Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
She is incredibly loving and always wants to be by her owner’s side.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
They must be able to give her substantial exercise, as that is the main reason we are looking to rehome her. A decent-sized fenced yard with another active dog would be very helpful.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
Piper is anxious about thunderstorms and fireworks, but wearing a thunder shirt helps her with both.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Schedule, No Time
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes
Who is your veterinarian?:
Falls Church Animal Hospital
What do you feed your pet?:
Hills Science Diet - Adult
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
City, State:
Arlington, VA
How did you hear about us?:
Rescue/Shelter
Service Level:
Assistance Needed: Help Me Choose
