Bolkani

At just 11 months old, Bolkani is a beautiful young shepherd with a whole lot of energy, personality and potential! ❤️

Having missed out on some important socialisation during her early puppyhood, Bolkani has been left with a few challenges when it comes to navigating the world around her.

When it comes to people, Bolkani can be a very sweet and affectionate girl, but she’s also a typical boisterous puppy who hasn’t quite figured out the concept of personal space! She can be a little overenthusiastic with her attention and still has some work to do when it comes to her manners. She’s also a busy girl who enjoys getting out and about, having things to do and putting her enthusiasm to good use. Bolkani also has a tendency to become quite attached to her favourite people and loves having them around. Because of this, she’ll really benefit from a consistent, predictable routine that helps her understand what to expect each day, particularly when it comes time for her owner to come and go from the home.

While Bolkani doesn’t necessarily have the intense working drive that some Shepherds do, we think she’d make a fantastic companion for someone who enjoys dog training as a hobby! Whether it’s learning new tricks, practising obedience or working towards training goals together, Bolkani would love an owner who enjoys keeping both her mind and body busy.

But there is something very important that her future family needs to understand.

Bolkani is very reactive towards other dogs, and she’s certainly not shy about expressing her feelings!

When she spots another dog, she can put on quite the song and dance, and managing these reactions will require someone who knows what they’re doing. While Bolkani is still young and has plenty of potential to learn, her reactivity isn’t something that will simply disappear with age or a bit of extra socialisation. She needs an experienced, confident owner who has worked with reactive dogs before and understands how to manage these behaviours safely and appropriately.

To set her up for the best chance of success, it’s important that her new owner be willing to work one-on-one with a qualified trainer.

Bolkani’s ideal home will offer:
🐾 An experienced owner who has successfully managed dog reactivity before.
🐾 A home with no other pets or children.
🐾 An active lifestyle with plenty of opportunities for physical exercise and mental stimulation.
🐾 Someone who genuinely enjoys training and would love a four-legged training buddy.
🐾 A commitment to professional training, patience, and consistent management.

We know Bolkani won’t be the right dog for everyone, but for someone who loves shepherds, enjoys a training challenge and is prepared to commit to her for the long haul, she could be a wonderful match. She’s a young dog with so much life ahead of her, and with the right guidance, structure and understanding, she has the potential to become an incredibly rewarding companion.

Could you be the person who helps Bolkani become the very best version of herself? 🐕❤️

If you think this sweet girl could be the perfect addition to your family, please fill out the Expression of Interest Form linked below

https://bluecrossanimals.org.au/product/bolkani/#awb-open-oc__6349