Dobri

Male · Adult · 6 years

Some dogs don’t come with a little backpack—but rather with an entire suitcase full of impressions they haven’t yet learned how to process. Dobri is one such dog. Dobri is a sensitive and gentle dog who has been searching for his place in the world ever since he was a young pup. As a puppy, he came from Bulgaria to the Netherlands, but he never really felt at home anywhere. From the very beginning, he was insecure and quickly overwhelmed by everything that happened around him. In his previous home, this became increasingly difficult: he barked a lot, found it hard to be left alone, and was startled by almost every movement and sound. Despite the efforts of several trainers, peace and calm remained elusive, so it was with a heavy heart that we decided to give him a new chance through us. Currently, Dobri is staying with a foster family, where active work is being done to build his self-confidence and help him explore the world. He’s getting to know new places, occasionally taking bus rides, and practicing situations involving more people. This helps him gradually gain more experience and a sense of security. Here with us and in his foster home, we also see his other side—a gentle dog who genuinely wants to understand how the world works. He seeks comfort from people but does need time to get to know you. Once he feels safe, you’ll notice him relaxing more and more. He’s social toward other dogs and finds peace in their company. He enjoys going out together, but he quickly becomes overstimulated when things get too intense. With the right guidance, he’s growing a little bit more each day. Dobri doesn’t act out of mischief—rather, he acts out of stress. When he receives predictability, calmness, and clear guidance, space opens up within him, and you’ll see a dog who makes connections, observes carefully, and can even enjoy small things. He needs someone who will continue to guide him in this way, while clearly showing him just how much potential he has. For Dobri, we’re looking for a quiet and stable home with people who are truly willing to look deeply into who he is—people who understand that building trust takes time and are ready to give him that time. An environment low in stimuli and without young children, where he can discover at his own pace that the world can be safe—and even enjoyable. A stable, sociable female dog could provide additional support here and help him find even more relaxation. Important characteristics of Dobri: Energy level: Average Intelligence: Average Self-confidence: Low Self-awareness: Low Perseverance: Average When adopting a dog, it’s important that your own scores on these traits are equal to or higher than those of the dog you wish to adopt, ensuring that a good match can be made. Breed: Mixed breed Gender: Male – neutered Date of birth: December 5, 2020 Commands: Sit, down, come here, stay, calm, crate, kennel, no House-trained: Yes Health check: Vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed Can travel by car: Yes Can’t adopt Dobri but still want to support him? Click here and become a sponsor now!

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