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DOBEL

DOBEL
NOT Available For Adoption
Gender: Female
Color: Black w/Rust
Age: 6 years 10 months
WT: 80 lbs.
Ears: Cropped
Tail: Docked
Altered: Spayed
Micro Chipped: Home Again
House Trained: Yes
Good with other dogs.
Avoids the cat.  No interest whatsoever.
Good with older children.
 
I just never get used to it.  This sober-faced beauty came to us from a home where she, well, here’s how her former mom describes things: “We got our Dobe from a breeder when she was 10 weeks old.  The main reason we are looking for a new home is because my husband does not like dogs.  He never had one growing up, and although I tried to take primary responsibility for her, she has become too much of a nuisance for our household.  I‘m hopeful that she will get more love from another owner/family.”

I really mean no disrespect for the mom; Carol said that the woman was in tears when she surrendered her, and that she just wants the dog to have a good life, not constantly being berated by the husband.  In fact, I salute this dear woman for trying for six years; I understand her desire and determination, hoping that with time the husband would relent and at least not oppose.  Apparently, that was not to be.  What a wonderfully longsuffering mom she was, to try all those years to bring her husband along, only to finally give up and let her beloved Dober go.  I guess I’ll leave it at that, but it is a heart breaker, for sure.

Her former mom indicated that the dog had been through a “Comprehensive Training Course,” that she has good leash manners, and that she knows to sit, stay, come, lie down, and give paw on command.   She also sent her a “Chuck-it” ball thrower and some balls, and when our volunteers had her out for pictures, she played non stop, running after the ball, picking it up, returning it, and dropping it in front of them to be thrown out again. She was happily crazy for it and would have gone on indefinitely.

Observations from our volunteers:
    “What a beautiful girl! When we first met, all she wanted to do was bark at me, but I didn’t feel too bad because that seems to be what she does to strangers. Later in the day Carol and I took her to one of the outer fields and there was no more barking. She responded to two things out there: treats and a lime-green "Nerf" Frisbie.  Oddly enough, we discovered that when she returned with the Frisbie, if you said ‘Sit,’ she would drop the Frisbie. Most dogs respond to ‘Drop’ or ‘Off.’  (We found out the next day that her command is ‘Out’ to drop it.)  Later on, I took her for a walk and she did well. She kept the leash taut, but really wasn’t pulling me. Midway through the walk, I sat on one of the many benches around the DRT property, and she kept a little distance between us. I guess I should have brought more treats with me!”
 
     "I can‘t help but think this girl is a little misunderstood.  As a male volunteer who is comfortable meeting new Dobes by myself, Dobel just acted a little different than most, barking and slowly backing away as we met.  Not wanting to push, I left to give her some time.  I recalled that Carol said she‘s obsessed with the "Chuck it" toy (stick to throw the tennis ball), so I had it with me when I returned a few minutes later.  Upon seeing  it, she began jumping up as high as she could with excitement, and we were suddenly best friends!  I walked back into the field and "chucked" the ball for a while for her, and life was grand.  I now have a friend for life.  She is hesitant on greeting, but she is a great Dobe and very friendly once you get past the introduction hurdle.  Her behavior suggests that she will be a playful, curious, explorative, loyal, and loving companion!
 
     "First, let me say how much I like Dobel. She’s a beautiful, traditional Dobe with training and good character. Second – I feel so sorry for her. She obviously feels bewildered by being suddenly separated from her original family and is trying so hard to figure it out. There’s the little flinch each time I touch her to pet her; but there’s the joy she shows when you play with her and her special yellow Frisbee. She is a pleasure to work with, because she responds so well to the commands to sit, down, out, and heel.  And I don’t know if it was the word itself or my tone of voice, but ‘easy’ would get her to pause as we went through the gates. She quite clearly is thinking all the time, trying to understand. She is a wonderful Dobe. I’d be proud to call her family."
 
From every indication, this is an excellent Dober that just needs a home where she is loved by everyone in the household.  If you think your family is a match, make an appointment to meet her once your application is approved; then come see for yourself what an outstanding Dobergirl she is.  I suspect you won’t leave without her, if you do.


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Pete playing Chuck-It Ball with Dobel

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Contact: Carol Fama   P. O. Box 13979   Greensboro, NC 27415-3979
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