Shuffles is a sweet, energetic young dog who has been thriving in her foster home. She walks nicely on leash in low-distraction environments, does very well in her crate, and has been wonderful with her foster’s 10-year-old son. She is also living with cats and mostly ignores them, though she is curious and may bark occasionally. Shuffles enjoys being near her people, whether she’s curled up next to them or relaxing in the same room, and she has an adorable habit of wagging her tail so hard her entire back end wiggles.

As she has settled in, more of her puppy personality has come out. Shuffles is playful, affectionate, and eager to learn. She is food-motivated, catches on to training quickly, and already knows cues such as wait, sit, and down. Like many young dogs, she still has some manners to work on, including jumping up when excited, puppy mouthiness, and scavenging for things on the floor. She can also be slightly reactive at times to certain people or dogs while out on walks, though this is inconsistent. With patient guidance, structure, and continued positive reinforcement, she is very capable of improvement.

Shuffles does well when supervised, settles nicely inside the home, and even knows to signal when she needs to go outside by booping the door. She enjoys games like fetch and tug, but she is equally happy to curl up for a nap - often on her back with her belly in the air! Shuffles is a loving, funny, and enthusiastic companion who will thrive in a home that can give her guidance, patience, fun, and plenty of affection.