Lola is a 3 year old cream Shiba who was adopted from NYCSR in 2008, but has come back to us. Lola was a bit too much for her new family and needs a more experienced owner to help her blossom. She is a very high energy, but insecure dog. Lola is friendly but extremely shy and nervous around new people, new situations, and new dogs. She lived with one dog and was OK, but did not do well meeting other dogs outside and also does not seem to understand how to read children.
She’s got to build some confidence and is in a great foster home with one of our volunteers, Molly. So far, Lola has been coming out of her shell at a steady pace. She was very stand offish at first but she has warmed up nicely. Lola has even warmed up to the other dogs in the house and is crate-trained. Lola knows some commands such as sit and come. She has to learn some more manners and does have a tendency to bolt out the front door.
With new places, Lola is still showing major anxiety and shyness but Molly is working on building Lola’s confidence, security, and letting her know that nothing will happen to her. A good pack leader can make the rest of the pack feel secure and safe and that is what Molly is doing with Lola. Molly told us recently:
Two nights ago she came over to me and forced my hand to pet her. From then on she has been a love. She jumps and plays and chases her tail. She is truly having a blast. She does play growl and this behavior makes it confusing sometimes to know what she wants so I am going to work on stopping it and have her only growl when she is uncomfortable.
We’re so glad Lola is opening up and starting to show her playful side. Keep checking back to see how she progresses!
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It’s so good to hear she’s doing well I hope she continues to make progress. She is such a wonderful dog!