Gabbi

Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. At Pound Dog Rescue, we believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, and learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process.                                            

Gabbi is an adorable female beagle approximately 2-3 years old and 40lbs, but is on an exercise and diet plan to trim a few more of those pounds off of her.  Gabbi has the typical tri-colour markings of her breed, but her black-on-white polka dots and the martini-glass shaped patch on her back hint at what a unique little dog she is! 

Gabbi was very timid when she came into rescue. She had been an unclaimed stray at a rural pound and had spent quite some time in the facility.   Since we started fostering her, we have been thrilled to watch this gentle, bright and affectionate little girl come out of her shell!  She loves snuggling with her people, walking in the woods, and watching through the window as the world goes by. She is still a bit timid meeting new people in the home, but she is won over by treats and learning that visitors are a good thing.  With ongoing positive reinforcement and praise, Gabbi’s confidence will continue to grow.

Gabbi is house trained but is still learning to be comfortable by herself outside.  She happily sniffs her way around our back yard and sometimes plays ‘zoomies’, but only if someone is with her.  If her nose distracts her from the business at hand, a gentle ‘hurry-up’ reminds her to relieve herself.  And should you forget to give her a treat after doing her business, she’ll remind you with a soft nudge to your leg and a sideways glance at the treat shelf.

Gabbi is happy to be walked 2-3 times a day and is cautiously curious when meeting other dogs.  As long as they respect her need to approach carefully, she’s fine; rambunctious greetings are too much for her and she will pull away.  Gabbi’s nose is at work full-time when on walks, which can lead to pulling on the leash.  Stopping and saying ‘ease’ is usually enough to slow her down.  A heartfelt ‘Good girl Gabbi!’ when the leash is slack will continue her good behavior and may even earn you a quick glance of appreciation and a tail wag. 

We’ve been teaching Gabbi to be comfortable in her crate.  She’s settles in quickly and quietly at night, but cries for a while when crated before we leave the house.  She’s calm when we return.  We have not left Gabbi free in the house while we aren’t home.  When we are home, Gabbi’s first choice is to be with us, although she’s recently taken the initiative to nap in the family room while we work in our home office. 

Gabbi has lovely eating manners.  She waits quietly and patiently for her meals and does not guard her food bowl.  Her nose has a tendency to get too close to human snacks when sitting next to you on the couch, she is a hound after all,  but she respects a firm ‘no’ and does not beg.  And just to remind you what a wonderful little dog she is, she quickly ‘sits’ on command before accepting a treat.

Gabbi is very eager to jump into the car when the opportunity arises.  Her initial excitement can make her a little rowdy, but she soon curls up on the seat and rides quietly. She is an excellent travel companion and will happily accompany you on car rides.  

Gabbi will thrive in a home where she is with people most of the day; she will not do well if left alone for long periods of time.  She is a gentle but active dog and will require 2-3 walks a day.  She came to us a bit chubby so we are working on trimming her up and getting her to a healther weight.  Along with her exercise regime her new family will need to abide by giving her only the food she is supposed to have, and limit her treats.  Beagles are quite the foodies and she could very easily gain back more weight if her people are too generous with the portions.   It isn’t good for her joints or back to be overweight so we are looking for her new family to be committed to keeping her trim and healthy.   Quick and easy access to a yard will reinforce her house training.  While there aren’t children in her foster home, Gabbi has been calm and gentle in the few interactions she has had with children since coming into our care. Because she is a little timid still we are looking for a home for her without young children, but teens would be fine.  She just won’t enjoy the noise and activity of a home with young kids in it.   Gabbi would be best as the only dog in the home.  Or she could be with a senior male dog who won’t pester her or be too rowdy, but would be a good companion.  We don’t wish for their to be cats in her forever home.  She hasn’t been exposed to cats and we don’t know how she will act around them and don’t want to take any chances.  

Training classes will be great for Gabbi, primarily to build her confidence when meeting other dogs and people.  She is a smart dog and will certainly learn the skills taught in class, but for her the socialization will be far more important and will go a long way in her confidence building. 

If you love Beagles and have a quieter home , and love getting out for walks then this is the dog for you!  She is everything you love about Beagles and then some.  Gabbi has been a great dog to foster and we know that she will make a fabulous dog for a hound loving family who will love her just as much as we do!