House-elf
Adopt Dobby
Boy • 3 years old • Libra • Gold • 14kg • Mixed Breed
My story
In the end of September 2022, Dobby was brought back from Xindian Animal Shelter by the evaluator of PACK Taiwan. He is still young, but his left hind leg had a severe impact that caused comminuted fracture. During the recovery, stimulated by the bone nail and the crooked bones, the inflammation couldn’t heal for a long time. Thanks to the efforts of PACK Taiwan and Xiandian Animal Shelter, he is fully recovered now. At first he could only walk by jumping, now all his legs can land well and run at full speed! Dobby has an introverted personality and it takes some time for him to warm up. After knowing you well, he becomes a lively little boy who loves to play, which is really lovely!
Personality
Dobby needs some time to adapt the environment. Due to insufficient socialization and injury during his childhood, he tends to observe from a distance when meeting new things, will only walk around comfortably after ensuring everything is safe. Although he is a bit shy, he will not flee in a panic. Strangers can easily approach Dobby and touch him, after a few touches, he will comfily lie down!
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Energy Levels
Low energy level, likes to sit and zone out
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Temperament
Introvert, a bit shy, but he can interact with people normally
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Role
Although he often shrinks back by new things, he reacts fast to owner’s guidance
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Adaptability
Need some time to adapt the environment, but won’t take too long
Foster Family Says
Walking position is different due to his leg injury, other dogs might feel weird and be mean to him. He is smart and holds grudges, when scolded by us, he tend to pee at places with our smell, like the closet or bed. Need some more toilet trainings.
Medical History
My health has been checked:
- Spayed/Neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated
- Regular Worming Treatment
Dobby’s left hind leg once suffered from severe bone fracture, it is now healed but he walks with a limp.
My Behavior
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Tolerance Levels
At PACK Academy, we socialize our dogs by exposing them to different stimuli and recording their tolerance levels for each one. These oservations help us understand the dogs better, which then helps us find suitable homes for them.
Strangers
Not proactive, but he can accept strangers approach and touch him, will ask for more if he feels good
Dogs
Would annoy other dogs, perhaps due to weird walking position, or impolite to fight for others’ food
Cats
A bit scared of cats, would even cry
Kids
No special reactions with kids, kids can be around Dobby and touch him
Noise
Easily to get startled, will lower his body to hide
Touch
Likes to be touched!
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Behavior observations
There are some common behavior issues that we see in dogs who have spent a significant amount of time in a shelter. We assess our dogs for these behaviors and provide training plans for adopters to help manage them.
Barking
No barking behavior is observed
Separation Anxiety
No seperation anxiety behavior is observed
Aggression
Not aggressive
Resource Guarding
Will fight over food, and slightly guarding slightly
Destructive Chewing
Never broke things
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Obedience Training
Obedience training is critical for nurturing healthy dog-human relationships and having a well-behaving dog. Our dogs receive basic training at PACK Academy, which provides a foundation for communication between dog and human.
Name
Dobby knows his name.
Yes & No
Dobby understands Yes and No.
Potty Trained
Pee area less predictable, would usually poo on diaper pads
Good on Leash
Dobby is easy to walk
Sit
Dobby understands “Sit”, but needs to wait for a while
Down
Dobby understands “Down”.
Stay
多比聽得懂等等。
Come
Dobby understands “Come”.
Paw
Dobby can shake hands.