Sex: Female
Approximate Age: 4 years, 1 month
Breed Guesstimate: Coonhound, Bluetick/Mix
Size: Medium (45 pounds)
Spayed: Yes
Status: Available

Valkyrie came to us when her family's new living arrangement did not enable them to give her the life they believe she deserves, and they wanted more for their beloved pet.

Valkyrie LOVES people, of all ages, and always wants to be in the midst of what whatever is going on. Small children are probably not a good choice for her, but only because her lack of body awareness could mean little ones getting knocked over. She likes playing tug-of-war, and a modified fetch where she plays keep-away, and she really loves to be chased. When she's not actively playing, she loves to cuddle with people, and she really enjoys a cozy dog bed and plush toys. Valkyrie loves trail walks, but needs a little more work on her leash skills, and is responding very nicely to Positive Reinforcement, force-free training. If you love the song of the hounds, Valkyrie will happily sing for you.

Valkyrie would prefer not to have dogs around her. She was attacked a year ago by a larger dog, and since then has been uncertain around other dogs. She was VERY interested in squirrels in her prior home, and will follow that hound nose wherever they go, so she either needs a fenced-in yard, or a human who will be aware on walks. She also chased cats when she saw them near her previous home, so she should not live with cats.

A 5-week Good Manners training course is included in Valkyrie's $350.00 adoption fee. Please call the Adoption Center at 802-476-3811, or email [email protected], to schedule a time to talk to an adoption counselor about her, and to determine if you should meet Valkyrie.

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