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Heidi (Bastrop TX)
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Regular price
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$300.00
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Sale price
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$300.00
Hi, my name is Heidi! After escaping my home several times, my owners finally decided that they couldn’t contain me anymore and surrendered me to a local shelter. Lucky for me, I didn’t have to spend one day inside a shelter kennel and went immediately into a foster home who was familiar with my breed. I am fully vetted, microchipped, spayed, and crate trained.
(I have a bit of fear urination that may happen depending on the situation as you'll see later in my bio, but my foster family hasn't had any issues once they learned what worked for me.) I am fairly social, getting along with other dogs, cats, and people. I understand the words “sit, come and Heidi” but most of the time I will just lay down and roll over when these words are asked of me until I learn that you are a safe person.
I love body massages and belly rubs are my jam! My foster mom towel dries me and my paws down when it’s a wet day outside and I don’t mind that either.
I am dog and cat savvy and typically get along either playing, avoiding or existing along other dogs/cats. I love to dig for gophers, chase squirrels and watch deer and birds.
When I first came into my foster home, I attempted to find weak spots in the fenced in yard but I’ve since learned that I like it here, so I stopped looking for a way out. They give me respect and freedom with access to a dog door and lots of rides to town so I don’t feel so trapped. While I don’t enjoy being put in my crate, I tolerate it like a champ. After a month of being with my foster family, I started showing them my impressive jumping skills. They set up a 5 foot fence with coyote rollers and I showed them how easily I could scale that thing. What a FABULOUS GAME!!! The chase gives me thrills and I love making sure they are watching me when I pounce over the gate and they have to give chase. When they show up with car door open and ready to give me a ride, I jump right in! They don't always take me far though. Mostly back to the yard. But it's fun while it lasts. I don't know why they seem so irritated by the exercise I require. It's good for them!
My foster family is home most of the time and their schedule is all over the place so I never know what to expect aside from breakfast and dinner and the occasional snack. Sometimes I’m crated if they all have to leave at the same time and I have tolerated up to 6 hours in my crate just fine. I get a bit whiny and scratch at doors and things when left unattended in the home for too long. We are working on that, but so far, I've shown my foster family that they can't leave things unattended with me in the home because I like to counter surf, find treats that don't belong to me and scratch at doors/ windows. So, they leave me in the crate when they can't watch me. I also sleep in my crate at night. When I see my foster family settling n for the night, I usually follow suit and go to my crate by myself.
My biggest issues are fear related and boredom related. My foster family thinks I got yelled at a lot and when I would get caught, I’d be punished so when someone calls my name or tells me to come, I cower, roll over and present my belly. If someone puts hands on me in this position, I will pee from fear. However, my foster family has learned that attaching a leash to my collar in this position and then asking nicely for me to follow, works like a charm. I know it’s a little extra work but it helps me be confidant that I won’t be punished. I do yearn for freedom and sometimes a large yard isn't enough. I love to run and sniff and explore and I get urges that propel me over fences to do just that. Due to this issue, i't best if I have a tall fence. I've been known to jump 7 feet. I know, impressive, right?
My other issue is that I really enjoy the smells from the garbage can and if left alone long enough with access, I might take it upon myself to rid the can of its smelly inhabitants.
I 'm decent on a leash but I like to go fast and my fosters are slow so I pull a bit to encourage their pace to quicken. I’ve met children in strollers, men and women and I really like to follow people around but I don't like when they approach me head on. It's intimidating!
I love squeaky, plushy, crinkly toys and have a bit of a hoarding problem. If you don’t offer me enough toys, I’ll steal yours. My favorite thing is to bury them and/ or collect them in a pile in the yard. I get the zoomies with them too sometimes. I will sometimes play fetch with toys but not balls. I have two big toys boxes here. I like to take the ones from inside to outside. I will do this all day long. I love it when my foster family put the toys back inside. It's a fun game!
I’m loving and sweet, chatty at times and love to jump up and give hugs (even though I know I’m not supposed to). I am currently in a home with no other pets and I get lonely sometimes. I would love to have a brother if we get along. I’d love a new home with a patient family who understand I will need time to feel safe again. Preferably with someone who likes to take me for rides and to go places with new smells to enjoy.
I tolerate baths but am not a fan of water. The vet is a scary place. I also have a habit of darting through gates or doorways when given the opportunity. This includes car doors. I have knocked people over with my enthusiasm to make it out the door but I do know to control myself when asked. I have escaped my current foster home at least 7 times! I am so proud of myself! I'm a great little manipulator and just when I've been good for long enough, I will escape when they least expect it. Or...I will escape just for the thrill of the look on their faces when they dash to the house to grab the car keys. I love this game!
I like having people around who understand my need for curiosity and adventure. My need for understanding in scary situations. Someone who understands that my natural response is one where I think i'm in trouble and who will work with me to let me know that I might be in trouble but I won't be hurt for it. Space is a huge factor in my confidence building and I appreciate someone who gets that.
I really am a sweet, fun, goofy girl who just needs the right home. Come and meet me. I may be stand offish at first but it took me 3 weeks to begin to settle in my foster home. It takes time and adjustment. Are you willing to do that for me? For our family?