About **Monica The Brave

**IMPORTANT!! Please read the entire bio before contacting us with questions. **If after reading the bio you are interested in adopting send us an email requesting an application to start the adoption process [email protected] Make sure you add our address to your safe sender list or watch your junk/spam emails. **For more photos and videos please visit our Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Almost-Home-New-Mexico/203840136304815 Please be aware birthday and breeds listed are our best guesses based on looks - we seldom know this information unless they come in with registration papers. Approximate DOB 08/11/2022 Size - maybe 45 lbs - her mom is about 45 History- This little girl was picked up by animal control with her mom (Phoebe) and brother (Ross) running at large. At that time the puppies were about 5 weeks old and just following mom as she looked for food. They then spent about 6 weeks in the shelter with no interest. After 6 weeks the shelter was packed with no open kennels and they were asking for help and sent out some photos of dogs who had been there a long time that could end up on the euthanasia list if one had to be made. We let them know we would take them and picked them up the next morning. Sadly the shelter is very small with few staff members and a bunch of dogs- which means that puppies don't really get the socialization they need at a shelter so they were pretty fearful when we got them. Poor little Monica would run from us every chance she got and they hid under and behind their mom. They have now been with us for a few weeks and doing much better but will need patient homes with a focus on love and training- spending as much time as possible with family members and meeting new people. Monica is still a pretty fearful little girl but she is easy to manage and happy overall - she seems to come out of her shell around other dogs and when she is learning. Temperament- She is still quite worried but is now letting me touch her but she doesn't want it she tolerates it. She is extremely smart and very treat motivated. She does try and grab my legs with her front paws as I leave their area so she wants me in there but still learning to trust. She doesn't accept cuddles as she didn't grow up with them and will still keep her distance but overall loves learning and very treat motivated. Loves playing with the other dogs and super high energy. She does do the healing/nipping at the ankles/yipping that herding breeds are known for when playing with the other dogs. Energy Level- Very, very high energy puppy- should have another dog to play and run with or a running partner. Dogs/Cats- They have met the other dogs here and love to play chase. She is pretty dominant/rough when playing. In fact that is the only time she is super brave is when she is out with the horses and dogs playing and running around. They met the cats and seemed very curious I will be having them spend more time with them over the next few days to get them more social with them so they can learn manners with them. Housetrained- They currently stay in the laundry room with a baby gate and are learning about house training and picking it up. But they do still have access to puppy pads in their room. I have hung a bell on the door and they are learning to ring it to go out but I have noticed if I don't let them out because I think they just hit it when playing in there they will use their pads. However when I let them out consistently they don't have accidents. Monica is absolutely adorable and is super super smart. She is very food motivated and really, really, really wants to trust people but keeps her distance. She is typically very very fearful but I have noticed that since we have started working on basic obedience/commands she is getting braver and sitting straighter and coming when called. Still doesn't want pets but will come quickly for her treats. We will be starting leash work today. She will make a wonderful addition to any family wanting a special pup to help come out of her shell- this pretty little girl will definitely blossom once she learns to trust people fully. So far she is working on house training and doing great, knows here (as come), responds to a whistle if further away to come, and sits on command. We will start leash work, down (for lay down), and proper behavior around cats, horses, and goats. Adoption fee $150 includes spay, age appropriate vaccinations (4 for puppies), deworming, microchip, rabies, collar and leash, training information, and all the support you need. Send us an e-mail to [email protected] requesting an application to adopt this sweetie!! If you don't hear from us you can also text us your email address 505-304-3384 to request the application. Animals are seen by appointment after we have an application.

Valencia County
Peralta, New Mexico 87042