She is also completely housebroken - she has never had any accidents in her foster home and learned how to use the doggie door on the first day she now goes in and out whenever she needs to. Tessa is very smart, has no problem being alone and is not destructive. She is a very loyal girl and a “velcro” dog that loves to follow her person around. She is a confident, well-balanced soul who likes everybody she meets and is good with kids. Tessa is a sweet female German Shepherd of about 8-9 years of age, and she weighs about 75 pounds. She is vaccinated, dewormed, microchiped, comes with most recent blood work. Overall Mary is a great dog - an easygoing, happy girl - and someone will be fortunate to have her in their life.Īdoption fee for Tessa $300. Mary has lived in a foster home with a cat and, with a slow introduction, she did well. She had a really bad ear condition when she was rescued from a shelter, but she received ear canal surgery recently and getting better. She does wonderful with home visitors and is generally quiet, only barking when a warning is necessary. She walks well on leash but does react when seeing other dogs during her outings, so she will benefit from a bit of leash training with her future owner. Mary is good with other dogs but doesn’t really play with them - she really prefers to be with people rather than dogs, but has no problem being around other dogs. She knows sit and down ad takes her treats very gently. Mary also loves running in the yard and chasing squirrels, and is not an escape artist - she never tries to jump the fence and doesn't dig. She loves playing with toys - she flips them over and catches them, which makes her very happy. She has great house-manners, is housebroken and not destructive. This sweet girl is absolutely adorable and has a wonderful, cute personality that will put a smile on your face. She is generally a medium-energy, calm dog, that loves going for walks and does great running with her foster mom. Dogs with facial wrinkles, like French Bulldogs and Boston Terriers, should have their faces wiped down at least weekly to prevent infection.Mary is the sweetest 6-8 -year-old petite Shepherd-mix, and she weighs 50 pounds. If you have a small dog, like an Italian Greyhound, take special care to clean around their eyes with a cotton ball or soft cloth and use a small trimmer to trim excess hair around their eyes to make sure they are comfortable. Use a small trimmer to trim excess hair around the eyes, ears and face. Bushy hair growth within the ear can be thinned with tweezers or blunt scissors. Never use a Q-Tip, which could cause damage to the inner ear if your dog suddenly shakes or jerks his head. Gently wipe a cotton ball moistened with mineral oil, olive oil or witch hazel in your dog's ear, being careful to avoid the ear canal.
Some smooth-coated dogs, like Basenjis and Boxers, and dogs with large ears, like Weimaraners and Great Danes, have sensitive ears that should be checked weekly for infection and cleaned with a cotton ball. It is always important to routinely clean your dog's eyes and ears, and examine for potential infections. Doing so will help prevent the development of infections that could seriously damage these amazing organs. Not all breeds and coat styles require routine trimming in and around the eyes and ears but all should undergo regular inspection and cleaning around these sensitive areas. If your dog’s nail starts to feel softer, that’s a good indication that you’re getting close to the quick. The nail is hard closer to the surface and becomes softer as you get closer to the quick. You can tell if you’re getting close to the quick by the texture of your dog’s nail. Instead, work gradually, shaving small portions of your dog’s nails off each time.
Never trim extremely long nails down to a short nail in one sitting, because this is an excellent way to accidently quick the dog’s nail. Gradually increase the number of nails you clip in one sitting to help your dog get used to the process. Clip one nail, reward your dog with a treat, and stop to give him some positive reinforcement before moving on. Then, work gradually, shaving down just a thin portion of the nail at first to make sure you don’t reach the quick. As you start to clip, gently press on your dog’s paws to help him become accustomed to the feeling of having his nails clipped. Provide your dog with plenty of positive reinforcement and even treats to help associate nail clipping with a positive experience. But with the right conditioning and careful cutting, nail clipping can be a simple, stress-free activity for you and your dog. Many dog owners are apprehensive about trimming their dog’s nails because they are nervous about cutting into the quick.
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