Nick (Interviewing Humans)

Congratulations. You've found the ultimate summer hobby.<br/><br/>No, it's not pickleball. It's Nick.<br/><br/>Nick has taken shyness to an art form. He has studied it. He has committed. If shyness were an Olympic sport, Nick would be on a Wheaties box. He's not unfriendly — he's just going to need a little time to confirm that you are, in fact, a safe and reasonable human being. Given his limited data on the subject, this seems fair.<br/><br/>He has never shown aggression, never snapped, never growled. He is a gentle, treat-motivated one-year-old who is smart enough to learn and sweet enough to make it worth your while — once he decides you've cleared the vetting process.<br/>He adores other dogs, which tells you everything. Dogs have earned his trust. You just have to get there too.<br/><br/>What Nick needs is one calm, patient, unhurried person willing to show up consistently and let him set the pace. No rushing. No pressure. Just someone with time, treats, and a high tolerance for being ignored at first.<br/><br/>The payoff? A dog who chose you. Deliberately. After careful consideration. That kind of loyalty doesn't come from a dog who warmed up to everyone — it comes from one who didn't, until you.<br/><br/>If your summer schedule has more room than plans, Nick would like to formally submit his application as your reason to stay home.<br/><br/>He probably won't greet you at the door. Yet.<br/><br/>Approved applications will be contacted to make an appointment for a 'meet and greet'. If the pup selects you, a second trip to the shelter will be required to pick them up and complete the adoption process.<br/><br/>All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, had a wellness exam from our veterinarian, have been treated for fleas/worms and are up to date on vaccinations.<br/><br/>Please call the adoption team at 360-660-4661 or email doghousenbpaws@gmail.com if you have any questions.<br/><br/>Please LIKE us on Facebook at NORTH BEACH PAWS or visit our website at northbeachpaws.org. Thank you for choosing to rescue!

Congratulations. You've found the ultimate summer hobby.

No, it's not pickleball. It's Nick.

Nick has taken shyness to an art form. He has studied it. He has committed. If shyness were an Olympic sport, Nick would be on a Wheaties box. He's not unfriendly — he's just going to need a little time to confirm that you are, in fact, a safe and reasonable human being. Given his limited data on the subject, this seems fair.

He has never shown aggression, never snapped, never growled. He is a gentle, treat-motivated one-year-old who is smart enough to learn and sweet enough to make it worth your while — once he decides you've cleared the vetting process.
He adores other dogs, which tells you everything. Dogs have earned his trust. You just have to get there too.

What Nick needs is one calm, patient, unhurried person willing to show up consistently and let him set the pace. No rushing. No pressure. Just someone with time, treats, and a high tolerance for being ignored at first.

The pay

Congratulations. You've found the ultimate summer hobby.

No, it's not pickleball. It's Nick.

Nick has taken shyness to an art form. He has studied it. He has committed. If shyness were an Olympic sport, Nick would be on a Wheaties box. He's not unfriendly — he's just going to need a little time to confirm that you are, in fact, a safe and reasonable human being. Given his limited data on the subject, this seems fair.

He has never shown aggression, never snapped, never growled. He is a gentle, treat-motivated one-year-old who is smart enough to learn and sweet enough to make it worth your while — once he decides you've cleared the vetting process.
He adores other dogs, which tells you everything. Dogs have earned his trust. You just have to get there too.

What Nick needs is one calm, patient, unhurried person willing to show up consistently and let him set the pace. No rushing. No pressure. Just someone with time, treats, and a high tolerance for being ignored at first.

The payoff? A dog who chose you. Deliberately. After careful consideration. That kind of loyalty doesn't come from a dog who warmed up to everyone — it comes from one who didn't, until you.

If your summer schedule has more room than plans, Nick would like to formally submit his application as your reason to stay home.

He probably won't greet you at the door. Yet.

Approved appli