ELLEN

This sweet but shy gal needs a little time to feel safe, but once she trusts you, she happily leans in for gentle pets and affection. She’ll do best with an experienced owner—ideally someone familiar with shy dogs—and kids older who can go slow, use fear-free, positive-reinforcement methods, and let her adjust at her own pace. She may also do well with a well-mannered, mellow dog. With patience and kindness, she’ll blossom into a loving, loyal companion.

This sweet but shy gal needs a little time to feel safe, but once she trusts you, she happily leans in for gentle pets and affection. She’ll do best with an experienced owner—ideally someone familiar with shy dogs—and kids older who can go slow, use fear-free, positive-reinforcement methods, and let her adjust at her own pace. She may also do well with a well-mannered, mellow dog. With patience and kindness, she’ll blossom into a loving, loyal companion.

This sweet but shy gal needs a little time to feel safe, but once she trusts you, she happily leans in for gentle pets and affection. She’ll do best with an experienced owner—ideally someone familiar with shy dogs—and kids older who can go slow, use fear-free, positive-reinforcement methods, and let her adjust at her own pace. She may also do well with a well-mannered, mellow dog. With patience and kindness, she’ll blossom into a loving, loyal companion.