Willow

Hi! I’m Willow and I’m looking for a new family to call my own.

APPLICATION PROCESS APPLIES FOR WILLOW
PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW APPLICATION FORM
https://forms.gle/ss2e1iNW4buK1d8D9

NOTE: You are unable to meet Willow until/unless you have been notified that you are a successful applicant. An adoption cannot be approved unless you are able to come to the shelter to meet Willow in person and bring any dogs you currently have with you.

What I need in my new home:
• BREED KNOWLEDGE IS PREFERRED
• Daily walks, trips to the park or beach, playtime in the backyard
• Further training with basic doggie manners
• To be allowed inside with my family and not left outside 24/7 with no interaction.
• I like both friendly male and female dogs
• A doggie companion is a MUST to keep me company when my family isn't home or a family that is home all the time. I get lonely and a bit anxious when left alone which may cause me to bark or become destructive.
• Secure Fencing (6ft Colorbond or equivalent)
• Lots of toys and mental stimulation
• I arrived at the shelter as a stray so my history is unknown. Due to this, my interaction with cats that are free roaming in the house or yard is completely unknown. There can be no guarantee that I will be ok living with cats, so it is recommended that I don’t go to a home that has them.
• Lots of love and attention
• No young children as I can be a bit shy in new situations and with new people and little ones may accidently scare me. Older children who will be involved with my training should be ok
• I can be shy at first, so I need a family who’ll allow me to grow in confidence in my own time
• Being an active breed, I have a lot of energy so an active family is a must!
• SOCIALISATION is as important for me as it appears I've led a sheltered life and can be a bit nervous/shy in new situations. Since being at the shelter I'm becoming much braver though. Taking me to lots of different places, meeting lots of people (children, men, woman etc) and meeting lots of dogs and other animals will help boost my confidence

My best features:
• Very playful
• Wiggle butt
• Food motivated
• LOVE my toys & playing fetch
• I love attention and having snuggles with my humans once I get to know you
• Happy to hang out with other friendly dogs
• Exuberant & full of beans once I am comfortable around you

Where I need to improve / Training required:
• I will benefit from further basic training
• I am shy at first with new people and in new environments so will require a family who will take their time allowing me to settle in and continue with my socialization
• I love my food so using it as a positive reward should make my training easier.
• I appear to be quiet vocal at times when left alone - a family who has a lot of time for me, allow me indoors and leave me with lots of mental enrichment and has another dog is recommended
• I am extremely timid in new situations such as entering a building/home. I MUST have a family who'll allow me inside so I can see it isn't a scary place and to allow my confidence to grow.
• I am scared of thunder & fireworks and will bark & whine. I will require a safe space to retreat to during these events as well as comfort and reassurance from my family.
• I appear to have potential resource guarding when it comes to my high value treats but only around other dogs not people. I will need some training to help fix and to get rid of this behaviour.