About Rose

Meet Rose! This beautiful girl is genuinely just a sweetheart with people! She is approximately 2 years old and around 52 pounds. She looks to be a pit/black mouth cur/with possibly some lab mix. Rose was found with her sister, Lily, abandoned in rural Ephrata alongside a county road. She likely witnessed her sister victimized by a larger dog or possibly a coyote, as Lily had scabbed-over canine bite marks all over her neck when rescued. Initially, both girls were terrified of other dogs. Still, as pups they warmed up to confident and well-socialized adult dogs once they felt safe. However, Rose continues to have significant fear anxiety around other dogs and can become very aggressive towards dogs (fear reactive) when scared and put in an area that she cannot retreat from. **She has NEVER been aggressive towards adults or children, even when scared. ** She has shown NO fear reaction towards adults or children at all. ** Working with Rose on training techniques to help reduce her fear response was showing progress in her behavior, and she loved her canine foster aunties. Although Rose was housed with them for well over a year, unfortunately, as she is nearing 2 years old, she has now become aggressive towards one of them. We also know that even submissive, non-aggressive dogs can trigger her fear and anxiety. For this reason, Rose will need a home where she is the only pet but where she is not consistently left alone for long periods. Dog parks are an absolute 'no' for her. Settings that have a secured area that she cannot escape from and no outside dogs or cats can enter into or get close enough to antagonize her, are a must! She would make a great country bumpkin! Cats are unknown and she has been exposed to them while crated, with no obvious aggression or growling. However, open access to cats has not been tested, as we do not know what a feline fear response would elicit from her. Having said all this, it is important to understand, this girl LOVES people - males, females, and kids- she is smart, loving, and a quick learner. She is nervous when meeting new people but once she warms up, is a love! Rose is doing well on leash training, is learning to pull less, knows her name and the 'sit' command, respects boundaries when established, is curious, and gives the best hugs. She really just wants to be in your personal space and loves to give kisses and is very affectionate. She eats nicely from your hand, does well in a crate, and wants to be loved. She would make an excellent best buddy. Please, only apply if you can give Rose a fur-ever home. She is smart, treat motivated and very active. This mixed breed will need a yard to play in, mental stimulation and would do best with someone that has plenty of time to spend with her. If you are interested in adopting Rose, you must fill out an application first. You can go to www.LAFPOGCW.org to complete one, or message us here and we will email you a copy. You must fill out and submit an application to even be considered for a meet and greet. We do require references. Thank you!

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