Eileen: female dog to adopt

Eileen is a female medium sized dog that was rescued from a kill shelter in Romania in 2021. She spent 4 years in her rescuers shelter in Romania before moving to our Essex kennels in October 25. She is a friendly but wary dog. Eileen is microchipped, vaccinated and spayed with no known health issues.

General Behaviour

Kennel behaviour when approached:
Retreats to bedroom area but shows interest in familiar people (approaches bars and wags tail).
Aggression history:
No history of growling or biting people.

Resource Guarding
Food/Toys:
No guarding observed. Accepts hand-fed treats.

Handling
Collar/Harness/Lead:
Allows a slip lead to be put on with gentle handling. Nervous and may hide. Harness not yet introduced.

Lead & Walk Behaviour
On lead:
Eileen was leadable in Romania but since being in kennels she has not accepted moving on the lead.
Exposure during walks (people/dogs/children/stimuli):
Not assessed.

Children
Met children in kennels:
No.
Suitability:
Potentially suitable for a home with older, calm children (14+).

Other Dogs
History with dogs:
Has lived with other dogs.
Behaviour around dogs:
Generally fine; previously bullied by kennel mates but did not show concerning behaviour.
Resident dog needed:
A confident resident dog may benefit her confidence.
Has she ever bitten or growled at another dog?
No.

Cats & Small Animals
Has she lived with/been tested with cats?
No.
Prey drive:
None observed.

Kennel Behaviour
Toileting:
Toilets in kennel appropriately.

Destructive behaviour:
None reported.

Separation
Separation anxiety:
No signs observed.
Previously left alone:
Up to 2 hours during the day and overnight without issue.

Behaviour when left:
Moves between bedroom and outer kennel to eat and toilet.

Travel
Car travel:
Unknown / Not yet tested.

Likes & Overall Impression
Enjoys soft treats, food, and gentle belly rubs.
A quiet home will help her confidence grow.

Described as a gentle, nervous girl who will benefit from patience and a calm environment.