Shelter: Any size or type house would suit Noel, with the addition of gates to prevent her access to areas where she couldn’t be supervised. Noel would be happiest in a moderate sized fenced in yard with a digging pit. She likes to bury toys. I do not recommend Noel ever live outdoors. She shivers in the morning FL temperatures and has a short coat. Noel enjoys company and although she does well in a crate, should not be left alone more than 2-4 hours without attention and an opportunity to exercise and relieve herself. Noel is not ready for bed or furniture privileges. She should sleep in a crate at night (8-9 hour) until she is fully trained and trustworthy not to have accidents or chew inappropriate items. Noel needs to be supervised in the kitchen. She responds to the word “off”, but will jump on the counters if no one is watching. Noel gets along well with other dogs. Sustenance: Noel should always have access to water except when in her crate over night and for short periods of 1-4 hours. Noel should eat puppy food until she is a year old. She eats twice a day from a bowl and shows no aggression towards people around her food. It is my recommendation that Noel be fed exclusively through toys such as Kibble Nibbles, Kongs and Squirrel Dudes to keep her occupied and chewing the right things. Her daily requirement of kibble can be placed in toys throughout the day. Should Noel go to a home with other dogs, they should be fed separately to take precaution. She will growl if another dog approaches her food or toys with food in them. This is normal, but needs to be acknowledged. Medical needs: I have been told that Noel is currently up to date on all her required vaccinations. She is also microchipped. She is in excellent health. Noel should see a vet for a yearly check up, unless otherwise advised by a vet. Noel has minimal grooming requirements. Her shedding is moderate. I have hardly noticed any of her fur except on black clothing with direct contact and in the car. Mental and Physical Stimulation: Noel’s mental needs are greater than her physical. She is very intelligent, curious and independent and if not properly directed, she could get herself into trouble. A digging pit, lots of quality chewtoys with food in them, games of agility, fetch, tug, go find it and the like will keep her busy. Obedience training is a form of mental and physical exercise that Noel enjoys. Noel walks well on a leash and has the potential to be a great loose leash walker with more practice. She should be walked about 30 minutes on most days. Alternate forms of exercise that would suit her would be off-leash play in a field, a dog park (after training) or just hanging with her owner while doing yard work. She enjoys the outdoors and should get plenty of time out there, but does not require lots of aerobic activity. |
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