Bertha

My story

Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement—Kennel License #2617Behavior Profile Color(s): BlueBlue—Has an energetic and boisterous nature.Could she do well with kids? Bertha would do well in a home with no children.Could she do well with other dogs? No, we believe she would do best as the only dog in the home.Has this dog lived with cats? Unknown. [The Lycoming County SPCA does not “cat test” dogs per the Association of Shelter Veterinarian’s Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.]---What the volunteers have to say about this animal: Bertha is for sure a staff and volunteer favorite! She has one of the biggest personalities you will find and makes everybody laugh and shake their heads all at the same time. While she does enjoy a nice walk each day, she also equally loves being a couch potato; the fluffier blankets she can snuggle and snort in the better. Bertha is working on better manners on being taken out of her kennel and once outside she is all for human affection and quality one on one time. While she will play with a toy or explore the yard at first, her main goal is to be with her people.---Condensed staff assessment notes: Bertha walked to the activity room by her collar from her kennel. She did not try to bite the handlers’ hands or clothes, showing more interest in her environment and other dogs. She tolerated body handling but would use her head to push your hand away when she had enough. Bertha loves to play tug with squeaky and plush toys, but you`ll need to trade with her to get her to drop them. During playtime, she will nudge, nibble, or body slam you. She responds to basic cues like sit, come, and wait. However, if redirected, she often returns to what she was doing previously. During her initial introduction to a human, she approached rather rudely, but her interactions became more appropriate with time. Her dog interactions were rough; she snapped at Zane when he got too close to her nose. Bertha would not give up any smelling area. She wanted to be the one smelling and would be pushy, snapping at Zane‘s nose, and then when she got around to his rear, she snapped at his soft underbelly. Bertha needs to be the only pet in the home. She allowed us to pet her and take her food, continuing to eat while waiting to get it back.---For more resources to help with any step of your adoption journey go to: https://go.petadoptiongateway.com/LycomingDT

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