Bella

Bella has been a wonderful dog for us these past 5 years... She is loyal, sweet, and loving to her people.

It is very dependent on the situation if she’s good with kids. She is great with our two kids (2yrs and 10 months). But, she gets nervous with other kids she isn't used to. This comes out as a tucked in tail, barking, and growling. It is the same with other dogs. Dogs she knows and is used to, she is fine with. When she meets a new dog, she is nervous at first until she warms up. Again, this comes out as a tucked in tail, barking and growling. We think she would do great and would love being with another dog after she gets used to him/her.

Her fear of kids is the main reason why we are looking into rehoming her. Although she is good with our own kids, she struggles when we have other kids to our house, which is frequent these days. And, she does not like to be put in a crate or away in a bedroom. She will bark and whine for as long as she is put away. One time, she hurt herself by trying to bite her way out of the crate. This becomes a big issue when we have other kids staying the night at our house, such as when our niece and nephews come to visit.

We hope to find a caring, loving home for Bella… we love her and will miss her so much if we are able to find her a new owner.

Pet's Name: Bella
Dog: Primary Breed: Other, not listed
Primary Breed (if not in list): Labradoodle
Birthdate (an estimate is okay): 03/17/2020
Age Category: Adult
Where did you get your pet?: Family in Alabama
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): She was 6 wks old
Gender: Female
Size (at full-grown): Large
Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size): 55
Primary Color: Cream
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Balls! She could run around with a ball for hours.
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes
What commands does your dog know?: Sit, stay, come
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: She does well
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Kids or other dogs she doesn’t know
Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: No, she is flexible
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: No, she just has a sensitive stomach so we give her Hill’s science diet sensitive stomach food
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: No, she does growl and bark at other kids/dogs though.
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : About every 6 weeks
Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: No
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?: Selective: Gets along with some dogs but not others.
How is your dog with cats?: Aggressive: Does not get along with cats and may show aggressive behavior.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: She loves belly rubs
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: A home where she is well cared for. And for her to get good exercise either on walks or running in the backyard.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: She is such a loyal, sweet, loving dog
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Other, Not in List
Details about rehoming reason (if needed): She isn’t good with young kids.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
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?: Vet associates of Murfreesboro
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Hills science diet sensitive stomach
Do you currently have pet insurance?: No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Murfreesboro, TN
Zip Code: 37130
How did you hear about us?: Google Search
Service Level: Courtesy Listing: Self-Managed (Free)