Judy

Judy was found as a starving stray and had likely been fending for herself for a long while before she was rescued by Running Wild. No one from the community where she was found knew anything about her, so it is believed she was dumped by someone passing through. Based on some of her behaviours, it is suspected that Judy experienced abuse in her past.

Judy is house-trained and kennel-trained. She has done well having the run of the house, with only one incident of destructive behaviour in almost a year. She has made great strides with leash walking, although she is dog-reactive while on walks, so adopters need to be prepared for that challenge. She has learned to sit, lie down, shake a paw, and wait for her food.

Judy loves to play with her foster brother, and she enjoys going for walks and rides in the truck. She wants to be part of whatever is going on and has come a long way in overcoming her fears of loud noises, cars, and people. When afraid, Judy may try to bolt, or she might shut down completely and refuse to move, but these behaviours are happening much less often now. She still has some quirky fears of things like newspapers, plastic bags, and tinfoil.

Judy is slow to warm up to unfamiliar people, but once she accepts you, she loves attention and happily enjoys pets, belly rubs, and ear scratches. She loves being brushed and doesn't mind having her nails clipped. When she gets excited and wants to play, she may become jumpy and "play bite" at your hands or clothes, so she benefits from being rewarded when she keeps all four feet on the floor and engages in gentler play with her favourite humans. She is also a great protector, with a loud bark that alerts you when strangers come onto the property. It can take her some time to become comfortable with visitors.

Judy is a beauty, and once she warms up to you and you've earned her trust, her true happy nature shines through. She will steal your heart—as well as your shoes!