Adopt Mocha
Female · Puppy · 9 months
Mocha will need a dedicated, energetic home with owners committed to her training and emotional development. She could live with children aged 16+ who understand bouncy, adolescent dogs, but she will need ongoing support with dog reactivity, prey drive, traffic chasing, impulse control, and learning how to settle. She thrives on both physical exercise and mental stimulation, and her adopters must be prepared to invest time in structured training, ideally working closely with the Dogs Trust team. Due to a history of separation anxiety, Mocha cannot be left alone initially, and any leaving time must be built up gradually and patiently. Her future family should be willing to attend multiple visits at the centre, including home visits and trial stays, to ensure a smooth transition. With the right guidance, consistency, and compassion, Mocha has the potential to grow into a loyal and loving companion. Mocha is an 8-month-old German Shepherd/Lurcher cross looking for a patient, understanding home that can help her build confidence in the world around her. Having lived a very sheltered life, she can find new environments overwhelming and will often seek reassurance from her humans. She’s a sweet-natured girl who enjoys cuddles, grooming, and playing with her toys, which are a great tool for building a bond and supporting her ongoing training. Mocha can become overexcited and “pingy” when overstimulated, particularly when meeting new people, and may bark at unfamiliar individuals in the distance out of frustration. She has some experience walking alongside other dogs but remains very under-socialised, showing mixed behaviours ranging from playful to nervous and vocal. Because of this, she will need to be the only pet in the home and would benefit from continued muzzle use in busy dog areas.
- ✕Good with dogs
- ✕Good with cats
- ✓Good with kids
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