23-03-26 Libby has come to us from a breeder and is now looking for a very special home where she can begin to feel safe and understood. She is a very worried little lady who has never lived in a home or had any previous training, so she is understandably overwhelmed by her new surroundings and unsure of people and their intentions. It is clear that Libby has had very little socialisation in her past, but she is trying her very best to be brave.

At the moment, Libby finds handling very worrying. With slow and gentle handling she will come around in her own time and will tolerate some interaction, even approaching for a little scratch once she feels safe. However, she can spook at fast movements or loud noises, and in high-pressure situations such as the vets or close handling, she may panic and make the wrong decision. This is purely fear-based, and with calm, patient support she does recover and settle again.

Libby will need a calm, quiet, adult-only home with experienced adopters who understand the needs of very nervous ex-breeding dogs. It is essential that her adopters are patient and allow her to go at her own pace at all times, giving her the time and space she needs to build trust.

She takes great comfort from the presence of other dogs and relies on them for reassurance, so she will need at least one kind and confident resident dog in her new home to help guide her, show her the ropes, and build her confidence.

As Libby has never lived in a home before, she will need help learning all about home life. This will include house training and getting used to everyday sights and sounds. She is currently too worried to begin learning about walking on a lead and harness and will need to start this in the safety of the garden once she is feeling braver.

Libby is a very sweet girl who, in a quiet home with plenty of time, patience, and understanding, has the potential to slowly blossom and learn to trust. With gentle guidance and kindness, she is going to make a wonderful addition to the right home.

Libby is being treated for a ear infection in both ears.

Libby has a travel document.

Libby has been given the Gift of Life by Paula Elliott

Can live with other dogs

This dog can be homed with a resident dog.