Nellie

Meet Nellie! Nellie, originally called “Luna”, is a loving seven year old girl with a bubbly personality. She forms strong bonds with people quickly and thrives on human company! Nellie is sadly highly reactive towards other dogs, and we do not know what has caused this behaviour. She will need patient, consistent support and behavioural work to help her feel more comfortable around dogs. Our trainer, Gary Mathlin, can provide guidance and support to the right foster or adoptive home. Nellie adores toys and often prefers them to food, although her size suggests she certainly enjoys her meals too! Unfortunately, kennel life is proving very stressful for her, and she would benefit enormously from the stability and security of a home environment. We are looking for a dog-free foster home with a secure garden where Nellie can exercise without needing to leave the property for the first few weeks. This quiet period will allow her to decompress after the constant presence of other dogs. Once she is settled, we can begin a structured behaviour programme to help change her perception of other dogs and teach her to feel calmer around them. Nellie’s ideal home would be with someone who can offer her plenty of love, time and attention, preferably with previous experience of living with a dog-reactive dog. Supporting a dog like Nellie is not always easy, but helping her grow in confidence and expand her world can be incredibly rewarding!