Shy Girl
Adopt Kay
Girl • 10 years old • Aries • Golden Yellow • 15kg • Mixed Breed
My story
Kay was brought to PACK Taiwan when she was around 3 years old because she was wounded by some very bad people. Someone had used a machete to slice her shoulder and the gash that resulted required intensive medical care. We were able to nurse her back to health but we think the experience made her untrusting of humans. She has been at PACK HQ for around 5 years but has shown great potential to be a companion for the right family.
Personality
Kay is a shy dog who prefers to relax at home instead of going to brunch with your friends. Once she trusts you her sweetness will melt your heart. While she's more of a follower, she is extremely smart and can survive on her own if she needs to.
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Energy Levels
Kay loves to go on relaxing walks and is also perfectly happy chilling at home with you. Generally a low-energy dog.
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Temperament
The consistent feedback we receive on Kay is that she is super shy!
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Role
Kay does not have a strong personality at all. She may show some stubbornness but is otherwise happy to follow you.
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Adaptability
Other than humans, it seems like nothing really bothers Kay. She does well in any environment as long as she feels protected.
Medical History
My health has been checked:
- Spayed/Neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated
- Regular Worming Treatment
Kay has no health issues that we are aware of. The tip of her left ear is clipped but has already healed.
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
Kay gets shy when meeting new people.
Dogs
Good with other dogs but will bark at rude ones
Cats
Have not observed Kay with cats.
Kids
She gets nervous around kids, especially hyper ones.
Noise
Generally unbothered by noises.
Touch
Kay is fine with being touched anywhere.
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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
She will sometimes bark when she wants food.
Separation Anxiety
Kay has not exhibited signs of separation anxiety.
Aggression
Kay will choose to run away before she fights.
Resource Guarding
Has never displayed protective behavior of any resource.
Destructive Chewing
Kay hasn't chewed on anything she's not supposed to.
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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
Kay knows her name and responds when you call her.
Yes & No
Kay understands "no" but she was not taught "yes."
Potty Trained
Kay hasn't had any accidents at home. She likes to go on dirt or grass.
Good on Leash
Generally good on leash but can get scared when strangers approach.
Sit
Reliably sits when there are no distractions.
Down
Will sometimes comply to down command.
Stay
Has not been taught this command.
Come
Will come sometimes... it's a work in progress!
Paw
Has not been taught this command.