Roxy has really settled in well! She's become a proper little shadow and loves being around everyone. Since last week, she's formed a lovely bond with our resident dog. At first, she wasn’t quite sure how to play or interact, but over the past week they’ve figured it out and now love tearing around the garden together, wearing each other out.

She’s a fast learner and clearly just wants to please—definitely a people pleaser. Her favourite thing in the world is a snuggle on the settee.

We’ve introduced a Halti lead which has helped with her pulling, but she still needs plenty of lead training. She has very little spatial awareness—bumping into things and often walking diagonally, which can trip you up if you're not careful!

She’s started to show some early signs of being wary when unknown males enter the garden. It’s still early days, but worth noting. That said, she absolutely adores my husband and has no issues with my son. She's also fine with our male neighbours once she knows them. No such issues with females so far.

Her recall is really good. All in all, she’s coming along brilliantly. Still lots to work on, but she’s a smart, affectionate girl and we’re loving getting to know her.

Roxy when arrived was anxious, but she settled in very quickly. Within a short time, she made herself comfortable and headed straight for the settee.

She has had gentle interactions with our resident dog; however, it’s clear that she has limited understanding of how to appropriately play with other dogs. While she shows a desire to engage, she struggles to interpret other dogs' cues. She is not aggressive in any way—just inexperienced socially. She does not pick up when our dog tells her to leave her alone.  She is learning about toys and how to play with them

A high fence or wall would be needed in her new home this is because Roxy has demonstrated that she can jump quite high. She tends to bark at anyone entering the garden, which can look quite intimidating, but her recall is very reliable—she comes straight back when called.

She has been excellent with all household noises. Nothing seems to faze her.

She has not had any accidents since arriving and has consistently asked to go outside when she needs the toilet.

Due to her size, she can easily open doors, so this needs careful consideration.

She is crate trained and sleeps really well in there at night with her blanket. She settles well and is content to sleep on her own.

Roxy is responding positively to basic training. She now sits before her meals and responds to her name. She understands simple commands such as “no,” “good girl,” and “come.” She is a quick learner and enjoys pleasing her humans.

We have recently introduced her to lead walking using a double lead system with a harness. She is still learning and does pull really hard, so she will require ongoing training and patience in this area to improve her lead manners.

Roxy has a wonderfully goofy and entertaining personality. She brings a lot of joy to the home with her endearing quirks and playful nature. She enjoys being close to her humans and will often sit right by your side—or on your lap if given the opportunity! 

Roxy is a beautiful, sensitive girl who has come to us from a home after her owner could no longer cope. Sadly, she is completely shut down in the kennels and is finding her new reality very overwhelming. She cowers when approached and would much rather tuck herself away where the world feels quieter and safer.

It’s clear Roxy has been through a lot, and right now, everything feels too big for her. But underneath all that fear is a soul desperate for connection, once she starts to trust, she gently nuzzles into your arm like a cat, asking for soft scratches and quiet reassurance. It’s truly heartbreaking and heartwarming all at once.

Roxy walks well on a lead and may benefit from a halti once she’s had time to decompress and has previously lived in a home but may have a few accidents at first. Although she previously lived with other dogs, she hasn’t been dog-tested with us yet due to her current stress levels and this will continue to be assessed. She has the confidence to be homed as an only dog and she may like and benefit from having all of the attention. She has shown too much interest in cats, so she will need a cat free home.

This sweet girl needs a calm, adult only home where she can take things at her own pace, with kind, patient people who will let her settle slowly and show her that the world can be gentle. Roxy has so much love to give, she just needs someone willing to wait for it.

Roxy has cuts and scars all over her body and legs, and as we are not sure where this has come from it does not seem to bother her, and she is still just as gorgeous. She also had an entropion repaired at the time of her spay.