Apple Shepherd & Husky Mix Fargo, ND

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Name: Apple
Size: ~Medium range: 26-60 lbs
Adoption Donation:$250 (applicable sales tax included) Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.
Other:Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip

*** Operation Howliday Luv!
If you apply and successfully adopt one of the select dogs with this promotion on their profile now through 12/31/2024, you will also receive all of the special bonus items noted below:

$50 Gift Card to Down Dog Studio (for dog training classes)
$25 Gift Card to Natural Pet Center
$25 Gift Card to either Starbucks or Caribou Coffee
Dog treats
Clickers for training
Treat pouch
Puzzle toys
Leash & collar
Ceramic food/water bowl

Apple is done raising her bushel and ready to find someone to spoil her rotten.

Foster Home Feedback

12/12/2024 Foster Feedback: Apple continues to adjust really nicely in the home and to our routine. She goes nicely in the kennel for bed, if I have meetings, or if we need run errands for a little bit. When we go to let her out, she's not jumping or barking and just walks out calmly. Same with going out for the bathroom, she just walks up the stairs and waits for us to get there to let her out of waits for us to bundle up in our snow gear if we go play with her. She only gets jumpy if it seems to be an "emergency" for her, which she gives really good cues by going to the door and doing a whine/pace for us to notice her.

Apple is getting much better with the backyard neighbor dogs and coming back to the front of the yard when called or being redirected with a toy or stick. It seems like she really wants to play with them or wants a play buddy in general that can run and chase with her. She's doing much better at not reacting to every bark she hears when playing in our yard, it only took her a week or so to get more familiar with our area as we are surrounded by dogs.

Apple continues to do well with several commands: sit, inside, outside, kennel. Lie down and come are also getting better. And of course, she knows the words treat and cheese. She continues to do well with meeting friends and family that come to our house, does jump up on them to give kisses as she is so excited for new people, so we are working on that.

We are really enjoying having Apple in our home while she waits for her forever family.

12/3/2024 Volunteer Feedback: Apple is an absolute gorgeous girl and has the sweetest personality! She immediately warms up to everyone she meets and is giving ample kisses and wanting scratches/cuddles. She knows her basic tricks and is working on becoming a well-mannered dog. This gorgeous gal is working on her leash manners and is in the process of learning to respond to basic leash pressure, the "touch" cue, and not reacting to other animals/dogs on walks. She is a bit overexcited at the sight of other dogs, but she is really eager to play, so a polite dog that can handle a bit of initial barking would be best until she workshops her manners a bit more. I took her out to meet my personal dog, and she hit it off with him immediately! She did incredibly well to match his play style, a bit vocal (which can be scary for some!) but she was unfazed by his play barks. She was such a sweetheart and play bowed and was very respectful to his social cues of ending playtime. She is such a gem, I cannot wait for her to go to the home she deserves.

11/25/24 Foster Feedback: We've only had Apple for a couple of weeks now. We got to watch her and her five puppies when her previous foster was out of town. Apple was such a fantastic mom to her pups and the biggest sweetie. Since the pups needed to be weaned, we agreed to foster Apple.

Apple is a big sweetheart who greets you with a full-body wag and lots of kisses. She may be a little nervous or need some slow introductions when meeting new people, but she quickly warms up. Then, it's all wagging and kisses every time she sees you again.

Her absolute favorite thing is playing with bouncing balls or tug of war. Apple loves to play fetch and will even throw the ball to herself. She's full of young pup energy and is the silliest girl when it comes to a bouncy tennis ball. Soft squeaker toys are another favorite, although some aren't tough enough for her chewing skills.

Apple is a smart cookie, and each day we learn something new about her. She has a great personality and is such a sweetie. She has been wonderful with my elementary and middle school kids. They enjoy having her around and playing with her. Apple has gotten a bit mouthy a couple of times when playing hard with adults, but she's easy to redirect. It's mostly accidental, as she thinks she's grabbing the toy. She's mostly gentle when playing and brings the toy to you for tug of war, even if she doesn't realize a tennis ball isn't the best for it.

Apple is getting better each day at adjusting to a new routine, like going into the kennel when I take the kids to school. Since I work from home, she goes into the kennel nicely for a few hours during the day if I have meetings, staying quiet until I can let her out. Otherwise, Apple needs something to keep her occupied during the day when she's free roaming, as she'll have bursts of young pup energy and want to play or chew on something. Sometimes, she'll try to play tug of war with me while I'm working. She hasn't chewed on any household items and sticks to her bones and toys.

For the first couple of days in the kennel, Apple would whine, bark, and paw at the crate, but she quickly realized we always come back. She's doing much better with kennel training and now goes in and lays down without any issues, especially when rewarded with a treat. She's quiet in the morning and patiently waits for you to let her out. She seems to be potty trained, as there haven't been any accidents in the house or kennel.

Though some things seem new and a little scary to Apple (like bird feeders, rakes, or stairs), she's getting more confident each time she encounters them. She's a quiet car rider but is hesitant about getting in or out of the car because she's unsure where she's going. She does better if another person is in the back seat waiting for her. Apple is also getting more confident going outside by herself, although she prefers to have a human with her to show off her ball-chasing skills. She LOVES being outdoors and would do great with a fenced yard to run in but also does well on a tie-out.

When Apple first arrived, every bark in the neighborhood made her bark, and sometimes she barked at barks on TV. We're seeing improvements, and not every bark gets a reaction from her now. She knows her name and will come to a whistle if there are no other distractions. Apple hasn't been dog or cat tested yet and has been reactive to our neighbor dogs, but she's getting more used to the ones behind us when they greet each other at the fence. We just started Social Hour Classes at 4Luv to work on her reactions to dogs she can't immediately meet and improve her recall. String cheese is a favorite treat and a great training tool for her.

Apple is doing well on walks and is good with the leash. She's becoming less reactive to barks and can be redirected when out walking. She doesn't pull on the leash when walking.

Apple is getting good at respecting the baby gate, which keeps her from going upstairs and potentially scaring our elderly cat. She's seen our cat a few times and started to bark and jump up at the gate but hasn't jumped over. She got down when we told her "down" or "sit". When we're upstairs eating, she sometimes whines because she can't see us, but mostly, she waits nicely and calmly in the entryway.

Apple is a sweet, fun, and playful young pup looking for her forever home.

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