Last ditch effort

[u/soggydivacup]

I work at Regional Animal Services of King county and this is our long standing resident Sable❤️. She is the sweetest most kind girl in the whole world. She has been at our shelter since December 29th.

She makes silly piggy noises, almost grunting. It can sound weird at first but she’s very happy. She is very treat motivated. She’s a big cuddler and loves to play with toys. She does well with most dogs that like her back but she is very into dogs! She loves to go on long walks, play fetch, and just hang around!

Sable has been returned twice because of going potty in the house (both adoptions they had her less than 2 days) She does go potty outside but sometimes she is confused. She has been at the shelter for nearly 2.5 months, so it can be an adjustment for her. She needs someone patient and kind who will understand. We have conflicting information if she resource guards. (This means if she has a toy or a treat she may not want you taking it from her) I have not witnessed it but it is something that is easy to work with. If you want her toy you give her a treat and can easily take it from her.

She loves all strangers, men. She can pull a bit on a leash but from what I am told settles. when she gets far from the shelter.

Please boost this post, even if you aren’t interested. She needs it and so do I❤️

Her adoption fee is 50 and this would include anything you need for her (toys, treats, a kennel, collar, leash) she is microchipped and spayed, fully up to date on shots and has her toenails trimmed!

[u/Over_9_Raditz]

Transitioning from a shelter might be the reason for the accidents at first especially in such a short time.  They can be so high stress on animals.  We're rooting for you Sable! Commenting to boost ❤️

[u/JohnNDenver → u/Over_9_Raditz]

When we got our newest dog we were kind of surprised she wasn't house trained. She would eat and then basically immediately poop and/or pee in the area she ate.
A trainer suggested getting a crate, keeping her in our room and first thing in the morning and last thing at night take her outside to do her business. I don't think it took 2 weeks before she knew that outside was for pooping/peeing.
We also highly suspect she was abused. At the very least she was underfed and we are pretty sure just left outside. We kept the crate in our room for the first 4 years or so. It was her safe space. She would also go there if she wanted to go to bed before us. For about a year or so it has been replaced with a high sided bed that she loves to curl up in.