Nellie
About This Dog
Nellie's ideal home
Nellie is a very sweet 4-month-old Doberman x German Shepherd who absolutely loves people and enjoys nothing more than cuddles, fuss and attention. She is doing well in kennels, although she can be vocal when things are busy or there is lots going on. As a young puppy, Nellie is still learning about the world and can sometimes feel overwhelmed or unsure when faced with new experiences. She loves exploring and sniffing, but will benefit from having things introduced at her own pace. Nellie is comfortable being clipped on and off by familiar handlers, although she can be nervous with new people initially. Once she gets to know you, she is friendly, wiggly and affectionate, but can become overexcited and jump up. She can also be a little jumpy when being stroked, so continuing to teach her good manners and four paws on the floor will be important.
Could you be Nellie's perfect match?
Nellie enjoys playing nicely with her toys, eats her food well and already knows a few basic commands, including sit and paw. She will need ongoing positive training and plenty of patience as she develops her confidence and social skills. Nellie currently finds being left alone difficult, so time apart will need to be built up gradually, with suitable enrichment to keep her occupied. She needs to be the only dog in the home as she can be reactive towards other dogs and is currently under-socialised; her new family will need to work positively and carefully on this. Nellie could live with older secondary-school-aged children who are confident around a bouncy, larger dog. Her new family will need to visit her multiple times at the centre to build a bond before she goes home. Nellie is a loving young girl with lots of potential who will thrive with a patient, understanding family willing to help her grow in confidence.
Puppy Details
- Location:
- Wickford, Essex
- Sex:
- Female
- Age:
- 4 months, 4 weeks old (approx)
