Alice Jan 24 Standard Poodle Pacolet, SC

Date into Rescue: 1/14/2024
Reason for being in rescue: Alice came a breeding/hoarding situation. Alice was severely under weight when she first came in.
Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet, SC
Special Needs? Alice is spayed, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative. Alice is available for transport to New York!
Weight: 42 lb
Height: 23in
Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Adoption Fee: $599

Fence needed? Yes, Alice requires a physically fenced yard with fencing 4 feet or taller

What kind of home would be best for me? Alice has much to learn, and her adopter must be willing to teach her. She needs a lot of guidance. For example, she doesn't walk well on a leash. Currently she tends to walk on your feet instead of beside you. Alice will also need to be taught basic commands like sit, stay, down, etc. It will take a caring, devoted, and loving adopter to work with her on these. Alice is a very smart girl. We expect her training to go well as she responds to both treats and love as rewards for correctly doing what is asked of her. She would do well in a house with kids if they aren't toddler aged. Due to her size and activity level, she might inadvertently knock a toddler down. So, it's older kids for Alice, ones that she can romp around and play in the yard with. She needs a forever home with a fenced in yard that is four feet tall or taller.

What is my personality like? Alice loves attention from both humans and dogs but if she had to choose one or the other, humans would win hands down. Alice simply adores people and she's very attuned to their emotions and responds to them. She is playful, sweet, and loving. The only minor negative is she is a "counter surfer." She is in the process of being trained not to continue this practice, but her adopter will most likely need to reinforce this and continue working on it with her. Alice is all about love, both giving and getting love. Oh, and food. She absolutely loves her food. When she came to us she was undernourished so that may explain her insatiable desire for food and treats. Her love of food will come in handy as a reward in training. She has adapted very well to the changes she experienced here at CPR. She simply goes with the flow and never stresses so we are certain she'll easily adapt to her adopter's home.

How do I act when I first meet new people? Alice is sweet and kind and loves love. She will happily enjoy your attention via pets, chin scratches, and ear rubs upon first meeting. While she has much to learn we have no doubt the adopter who provides loving training will reap the reward of having Alice become your loving lifelong companion and BFF. Alice is a wonderful dog who is patiently waiting for her forever to arrive. Come see Alice and you'll wonder how you ever lived without her.

Other tips and tidbits: Alice was born on 1/14/2021. Alice is available for transport to New York!

House trained? Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule if a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained. A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule.