SABRINA

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OTHER PETS: While at TJO Sabrina met a large dog from a distance, and Sabrina gave a growl immediately to say ‘no thanks’ to further introduction, and walked away. She was clear in expressing her feelings and didn’t escalate to lunging/barking. She is likely best as an only dog. [Case-By-Case (Must Meet First)]OWNER EXPERIENCE: Experience with positive reinforcement or willingness to learn. Sabrina is an athletic girl who freely jumps up on tables. There’s a very good chance she will be a counter surfer in a home, which means she will not only be tempted by tasty food if left out, she can easily scale a counter to get the food. The best way to live with a counter surfer is by using positive reinforcement (reinforcing behaviors we like, such as all paws on the floor) and effective management (setting up the environment for success, such as keeping food out of reach at all times, and/or gates barriers to prevent access to the kitchen). [Experience with positive reinforcement]KIDS: Sabrina has a beautiful bounce in her step and is very social with people, however she may have a bit too much bounce for younger children. Minors and children should be actively supervised to be sure everyone is comfortable and safe. [15+ (Must Meet First)]ACTIVITY LEVEL: Sabrina enjoys playing with toys as long as humans are part of the game, and loves leashed outings. She has shown herself to be a comfortable and independent, and will seek one-on-one time with her human friends. A combination of regular exercise and mental enrichment, such as interactive games, food puzzles, sniffing, and learning new tricks, will help fully meet her needs while preventing boredom. [Good Walking Buddy]VETERINARY CARE: [Average]LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement and effective management will help Sabrina learn important skills, create a strong bond to her guardian, and help build confidence, all while having fun. [Moderate]GROOMING: Routine grooming will prevent matting [Regular]