Scuba

A lovely girl on the path to self-discovery…

Suitable for experienced owners
Open to meet kids (10yrs+)
Suitable for part-time workers
Open to meet (confidence)
Sweet & shy
Approx. 20kg
Meet Scuba, a lovely girl who’s on the path to self-discovery…

About: Scuba is a gentle girl, who has a slightly nervous & shy disposition. Overall, she is friendly & agreeable, with a lovely curious streak coupled with playful behaviour & a genuine love for her carers.

She is best suited to someone who has owned dogs before, or someone who has experience with dogs that have behavioural quirks, or even someone who has breed experience.

Loud noises tend to startle Scuba, so she is best suited in a home that is calm & quiet, a house that aligns with her need for peace. Scuba doesn’t appear to bark but she will happily chat to you through other noises.

We are watching Scuba grow in confidence each & every day & we are all so proud of the progress she has made so far, but she can be wary of men.

Ideal Home: Scuba is suitable to live in a townhouse, house or on a farm/acreage, with a medium to large yard & high secure fencing.

Access to inside the home would be beneficial for Scuba so that she can continue to build relations with her new family & finally feel like a part of a family.

Family: She is open to meet kids from 10yrs+ and this is purely based on her timidity, and she is also suitable to live with people who work full-time or part-time.

Scuba came in to us very shut down & she has worked very hard on building her confidence, so we want to make sure that the home she goes into allows her to continue her journey in self-discovery, rather than see her go backward.

Furry Friends: Scuba is open to meet dogs, she was a little alert at the beginning but as the assessment went on she relaxed and got pretty excited to interact with the other dog. She was play bowing & got the zoomies however she needs to build her confidence before fully committing to living with another dog. The good news is that she is responding well to training & is giving us a lot of positive feedback.

As we cannot test, we are unsure how Scuba would go living with or meeting cats/pocket pets. This would be up to the discretion of her new owners.

Training & Development: Post-adoption training, such as training at home would do well for her basic commands & obedience, and group classes will help with her exposure to other animals and give her the confidence that she needs & to keep her social skills sharp. 1 on 1 professional training will assist with her exposure to new environments too.

Scuba is food motivated & takes treats gently form your hand. She is still learning her name but knows how to ‘sit’. Her love of treats will be a good training tool.

We always recommend post-adoption training whether it be at home or with a professional. Training doesn’t have to be a chore – it can be a fun experience for you both, it doesn’t have to take long & is a great way for you to bond with your new pal.

Play: Her energy needs are medium, and she would benefit from exercise, walks or playtime from 20-30mins a day to keep her mind, body & soul happy & healthy.

She mostly walks well on a lead but can sometimes get the zoomies whilst walking. She likes toys, but reserves playing with them when she is alone; when around people, they get her full attention. Scuba plays like a puppy and appears shy but really enjoys personal play.

Post-Adoption Life: With all animals it’s important to understand that going into a new environment with new people may not be as seamless as we want it to be. It’s important to know that these animals have unknown histories - most are left in the shelter by their owners. The information we have is from observing the animal’s behaviours & reactions to certain stimuli whilst in our care. Adopted animals can take up to 3 months to properly decompress from post-shelter life & a lot of behaviours & quirks may surface during this time. All that we ask is that their new owners have an open mind & are patient.