SamDong (20260715-05)

My story

SamDong is a beautiful white Jindo mix with a gentle heart and a bright, loving personality. This affectionate girl has so much love to give and is ready to find a family who will continue helping her grow into the confident companion she is meant to be. At home, SamDong is cheerful, playful, and incredibly affectionate. She loves being close to her people and often climbs onto the bed just to enjoy cuddles and companionship. She enjoys being petted, spending time with her family, and showing off her intelligence by learning tricks. SamDong is a smart girl who is highly motivated by food and treats, which makes her eager to learn and a wonderful candidate for continued training. Although she loves food, she patiently waits for treats and meals. She is friendly and polite with other dogs, greeting them calmly by sniffing and showing no signs of aggression. She also does well with cats and appears to have little to no interest in them. While SamDong is confident and loving inside the home, the outside world can still feel overwhelming for her. She is sensitive to loud noises such as motorcycles, traffic, and busy crowds. During walks, she may crouch low, circle, pant, or pull on the leash when she feels nervous. However, she continues to make wonderful progress with patience and positive reinforcement. SamDong's foster and trainer believe she may have a negative association with a collar and leash, possibly from past experiences. When wearing a collar, she's shown signs of discomfort and anxiety, especially in places like elevators where she would circle nervously. After transitioning to a harness, her confidence has improved significantly. Her foster has been using a harness for about a month and has noticed a remarkable difference in her comfort and willingness to explore. SamDong enjoys daily walks (2-3 times per day) and is continuing to build her leash confidence. With a supportive family, gentle guidance, and continued training, she has wonderful potential to become an even more confident and relaxed dog. SamDong would thrive with a loving family who understands that confidence takes time to build. She does not need someone to "fix" her - she needs someone who will celebrate her progress, respect her pace, and continue showing her that the world is a safe and wonderful place. A patient adopter who enjoys training, walks, cuddles, and building a deep bond will be rewarded with an incredibly loyal and loving companion. SamDong has so much love to give, and she is ready for the next chapter of her life. Good with women: Yes Good with men: Yes Good with kids: Yes Good with other dogs: Yes, friendly and polite with other dogs, greeting them by sniffing and showing no aggression. Good with cats: Yes, appears to have little to no interest in cats. House trained: Mostly outdoor potty trained. Occasionally urinates on a pee pad indoors. Crate trained: Not yet. Crate training has not started, but because she is highly food-motivated, her foster believes she will learn quickly. Can be handled/touched: Yes Energy level: Medium - affectionate and energetic at home. Timid during walks due to outside noises, but moderately playful at dog parks. Barker: No Flight risk: No but extra caution should always be taken in the beginning Food aggressive: No, she loves food and treats but patiently waits and shows no resource guarding. Walks on leash: Yes, walked 2-3 times daily. She is still gaining confidence outdoors and may circle, crouch low, pant, and pull on the leash when frightened by surrounding noises. Continued leash confidence training is recommended. Rides well in car: Yes Destructive: No Needs a home with a yard: Preferred Needs a home with another dog: No, she gets along well with other dogs, but no specific requirement was noted. Can live in an apartment: Possibly Please visit our website niagaradogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.

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