Claudia Hound Kennesaw, GA

A SWEET & PROTECTIVE COMPANION: Approx. 6 years old / Approx. 49 lbs.

Hi, my name’s Claudia! Mostly Mutts rescued me from animal control, and I sure soaked up lots of love and attention from the nice shelter volunteers, and now I’m doing the same in a great foster home while I wait to meet my furever family!

• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I met some dogs recently at Mostly Mutts, and gave some mixed signals at first, but I did eventually warm up to them. I tolerate and am passive to the other dog in my foster home, though I don’t really like to play, and I think I would really enjoy being an only dog. / Cats unknown. / I have liked the kids I’ve met, but I don’t like people coming into my home, so I think older mature kids (15+) that will follow the guidelines about this would be best, and of course, let’s meet.

• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: I am very reactive to people coming into my home, so I must meet people outside on a leash before they come inside as I see it as my duty to fully guard my home and my person. My trainer and foster are working with me on this, and they can give my forever family guidance on how to best handle this behavior. I’m a snuggly and sweet girl with a happy nature and am glad to see my people – I love any opportunity to show off my skills and charm! I am not a barky dog, but I do bark or growl briefly when I hear a strange noise that I think may need your attention. I made a great first impression at Mostly Mutts, as I was calm and sweet for my shelter bath upon arrival. I am a powerful girl and can jump very high, even clearing a gate in the Mostly Mutts lobby without a running start. Come meet me and be prepared to fall in love! / My energy level was 6-8 when I lived at the shelter, but in my foster home, it’s more like 5-7 as I enjoy lounging as well as playing and going for walks.

• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I am a student in the Mostly Mutts University training program, where I have learned the ‘sit’, ‘down’, ‘come’, ‘stay’, ‘drop it’, and ‘leave it’ commands, as well as proper door etiquette, how to accept friendly strangers (outside) without jumping, and how to walk nicely on a leash. / I don’t love being in a crate in my foster home, but I also don’t seem to need one. When I am crated – I come out very excitedly! I sleep on a dog bed in my foster’s room and sometimes in her bed too. I know not to take things that are not mine, so my foster usually leaves me out of my crate when she goes out for errands. / My potty habits have been good on the shelter schedule, and in my foster home too.

• LIKES/DISLIKES: I love toys, lying in the sun, playing fetch and chewing on my bones! My foster also discovered that I love carrots, so she gives me one every day as a treat. I am a big snuggler and would love to cuddle up with you for a movie on the couch. / I get a little nervous in the car and occasionally get sick. I hope I’ll feel better with more practice. The hair dryer and vacuum are suspicious to me, so I just avoid those. Other than that, I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training.

• MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and spayed. I seem to experience seasonal allergies so I’m on Apoquel for the summer and it’s possible that I may need to stay on it permanently.

I’m looking for a wonderful home where I will be a much-loved family member! My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.