PANCHO

Description

Some dogs are naturally timid or shy, while others may not have learned to trust people while they were young. These dogs need to feel safe before they will interact with people; the work to build a relationship of trust could be a long and hard one but the experience can be one of the most rewarding of dog ownership. Chicken Little Dogs: are fearful of new people and places, take time to trust, shut down here at the shelter, and will bite if people push or try to interact too quickly. However, once they trust a person, they often become very bonded.OTHER PETS: Pancho met another dog with appropriate sniffs and signals, but became interested in other activities after the initial greeting. We believe Pancho would do best as an only dog, but he may be able to integrate slowly with a relaxed, well-socialzed dog. [Case by Case (Must Meet First)] OWNER EXPERIENCE: Experience with positive reinforcement or willingness to learn. Pancho's best fit would be with someone who who can appreciate the time needed for a nervous/shut down to decompress in a new environment and allow him to set the pace. Pancho communicates well with cues and body language, and like any dog will increase his signals if they go unnoticed. (Please view the the Resources tab on the website for information on body language). [Very Experienced] KIDS: High pitched noises, flailing hands, and sudden movements will scare Pancho; he is also scared by loud voices and unexpected touches, and will go stiff and give whale eye when being handled. A quiet, predictable home would help Pancho feel safe enough to begin settling in. [Adults Only]ACTIVITY LEVEL: Pancho has been initially anxious getting outside, but once he is sniffing the grass and walking around he enjoys doing his exploring the world around him. He may become more energetic once he begins to decompress and feels safe in his new environment. A combination of regular exercise combined with mental enrichment such as food puzzles, sniffing, and learning tricks, will help fully meet his needs. [Good Walking Buddy] VETERINARY CARE: Older dogs do best with bi-annual check ups but since Pancho is so uncomfortable with handling he may do best with medication, discussed with a vet, to help him relax. Chat with your vet to create a plan for vet visits.[Above Average] GROOMING: [Minimal]LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement will help Panco learn new skills and fun tricks while building confidence and strengthening the canine-human bond. [Moderate]