DUTCHESS
Location: Parkland Humane Society Inc.
Sex: Female
Breed: Corgi X
Colour: Tri-Colour
Age: 2 Years
Meet Dutchess - Our Corgi/German Shepherd Cross - A dog who appears to have received the German Shepherd software but had it installed on Corgi hardware. For the first couple of year of her life, Dutchess didn't get to experience much of the outside world. Now it's time to make up for list time. You can see it in everything she does. The world is big, it's new and sometimes it's downright scary. In many ways, Dutchess is learning about life like a puppy would - except she's doing it a little later than most. New people, new places, collars, leashes, routines and everyday experiences that many dogs take for granted are things Dutchess is only beginning to understand. She approaches life with a combination of curiosity and: "I'm going to need a minute to think about this" She's still taking her time settling into the shelter life and can be leery of certain people. Dutchess doesn't automatically assume every stranger is her new best friend. She likes to observe, assess the situation and decide for herself. She's an independent little lady. And despite those short Corgi legs, Dutchess would also like everyone to know that she is a very large and impressive dog. Her bark says: German Shepherd. Security Department!! Once she feels comfortable, she loves running around the yard on those little legs, exploring everything she's missed and discovering that the world can actually be pretty fun. The leash is another new adventure. We're taking our time and teaching her that a leash isn't something scary - it means walks, exploring and getting to see more of this great big world. Dutchess has only begun learning her commands and treats aren't always the magical bargaining chip you might expect. Sometimes she'll happily take one. Other times her expression clearly says "I barely know you. why are you handing me snacks?" One thing she figured out incredibly quickly, was her kennel. Dutchess took to kennel life amazingly well and has also proven to be house trained.
For Dutchess adoption won't simply mean finding a home. It'll mean finding someone willing to show her the world she missed. She needs patience, consistency and a person who understands that some things may take a little longer. There will be plenty of first along the way - and watching her confidence grow as those scary new experiences become normal ones will be pretty special. Dutchess may technically be an adult but in many ways she's experiencing life with the eyes of a puppy. She has a couple years of adventures to catch up on. And those little legs are ready to get started. If you are interested in Dutchess, please fill out a dog adoption form.
Sex: Female
Breed: Corgi X
Colour: Tri-Colour
Age: 2 Years
Meet Dutchess - Our Corgi/German Shepherd Cross - A dog who appears to have received the German Shepherd software but had it installed on Corgi hardware. For the first couple of year of her life, Dutchess didn't get to experience much of the outside world. Now it's time to make up for list time. You can see it in everything she does. The world is big, it's new and sometimes it's downright scary. In many ways, Dutchess is learning about life like a puppy would - except she's doing it a little later than most. New people, new places, collars, leashes, routines and everyday experiences that many dogs take for granted are things Dutchess is only beginning to understand. She approaches life with a combination of curiosity and: "I'm going to need a minute to think about this" She's still taking her time settling into the shelter life and can be leery of certain people. Dutchess doesn't automatically assume every stranger is her new best friend. She likes to observe, assess the situation and decide for herself. She's an independent little lady. And despite those short Corgi legs, Dutchess would also like everyone to know that she is a very large and impressive dog. Her bark says: German Shepherd. Security Department!! Once she feels comfortable, she loves running around the yard on those little legs, exploring everything she's missed and discovering that the world can actually be pretty fun. The leash is another new adventure. We're taking our time and teaching her that a leash isn't something scary - it means walks, exploring and getting to see more of this great big world. Dutchess has only begun learning her commands and treats aren't always the magical bargaining chip you might expect. Sometimes she'll happily take one. Other times her expression clearly says "I barely know you. why are you handing me snacks?" One thing she figured out incredibly quickly, was her kennel. Dutchess took to kennel life amazingly well and has also proven to be house trained.
For Dutchess adoption won't simply mean finding a home. It'll mean finding someone willing to show her the world she missed. She needs patience, consistency and a person who understands that some things may take a little longer. There will be plenty of first along the way - and watching her confidence grow as those scary new experiences become normal ones will be pretty special. Dutchess may technically be an adult but in many ways she's experiencing life with the eyes of a puppy. She has a couple years of adventures to catch up on. And those little legs are ready to get started. If you are interested in Dutchess, please fill out a dog adoption form.
