Petunia

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

APPLICATION PROCESS APPLIES FOR PETUNIA
PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW APPLICATION FORM
https://forms.gle/zndYE4bYQi36aaJX6

NOTE: You are unable to meet Petunia 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 Petunia in person and bring any dogs you currently have with you.

What I need in my new home:
• 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
• A doggie playmate would be great, if not then lots of socialising with other dogs
• I like both friendly male and female dogs
• I appeared scared of cats when meeting them at the shelter however once my confidence around them grows I might be more inquisitive. If going to a home with a cat they must be dog savvy, and we must be introduced slowly
• Secure Fencing (6ft Colorbond or equivalent)
• Lots of toys and mental stimulation
• A diet of good quality dry food to help keep my teeth clean
• 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
• TRAINING TRAINING TRAINING. It's ESSENTIAL I receive training in all aspects of my life so I can be the best dog I can be when I'm older.
• SOCIALISATION is as important for me as it appears I've led a very 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:
• Highly food motivated
• Gentle and placid
• I love attention and having snuggles with my humans once I get to know you
• I walk well on lead
• Happy to hang out with other friendly dogs
• I love attention, hugs, kisses and head scratches once I get to know you
• Well mannered
• Love to snooze on the couch
• I walk well on lead for a young doggo but having daily walks should help me improve my lead skills

Where I need to improve / Training required:
• I will require full basic training as I've had no training experience yet
• 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
• Unsure in new situations – more socialising is needed
• I love my food so using them as a positive reward should make my training easier.
• I can be a bit bouncy - training should stop this
AN ADOPTION CAN'T BE APPROVED IF YOU HAVE CANNOT COME TO THE SHELTER TO MEET PETUNIA IN PERSON.