Amaro was adopted 12/29/13 by the Carter family (Georgia).
(now named Zip)
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1 This is Amaro.
2 We think she is a rattie-hound mix.
3 Amaro is 2 years old and weighs 21 lb.
4 She is very friendly and very people oriented. She wants a lot of attention.
5 She LOVES to play and wrestle with other dogs. They wrestle so energetically that it's hard to get a photo until they stop for a break.
6 Despite her frequent demands for attention and her high play level with the other dogs, she does settle down nicely, and overall she is just a medium energy dog.
7 Amaro came to us as practically a blank slate. She wasn't house trained or crate trained, had poor leash walking skills, and knew no obedience commands. She didn't even seem to have a clue what "No!" or "Uh-UN!" meant.
8 But she is catching on quite quickly.
9 She has learned to sit on command, and is getting the hang of coming when called.
10 Her house training is coming along wonderfully, with a set schedule. Access to a doggie door has helped, too. We do still crate her when we're going to be gone for more than an hour.
11 She doesn't like to be in a crate and will paw at the door and whine to be let out. But she has learned to run voluntarily into her crate for her meals, and she sleeps in her crate quietly at night, so she is slowly getting accustomed to it.
12 For the most part she is fairly quiet, unless she wants to entice another dog to play with her.
13 When she first got here, she didn't seem to understand about toys. She would occasionally carry one around, but only played with them while someone was interacting with her. But boy has she learned to love toys now!
14 Amaro's biggest challenge has been keeping 4 paws on the floor. She continually wants to be up with her paws on your thigh, the desk, the table, the counters... She is making slow but steady progress on learning "off."
15 But it's hard for a doggie who is so hungry for your attention and affection!
16 "I can dance if you want to..."
17 She is very comfortable being outside, and we assume that her lack of house manners is because she had been kept as an ignored outside dog before coming to rescue.
18 Because she is very treat motivated, she does enjoy participating in training sessions and learning what you have to teach her.
19 Holly came home from college for Christmas. Amaro was glad to meet her... despite her apprehension about the camera. (She gets worried about having her picture taken.)
20 Introducing herself to Holly.
21 Kissy face
22 And hugs!
23 Amaro meets the neighbor girl.
24 She does not appreciate the baby gate keeping her from the presents under the Christmas tree.
25 "Why can't I come in? I am sure some of those presents are for me!"
26 Sure enough! A big stuffed toy for Amaro for Christmas.
27 Will dance for toys!
28 She does a lovely play bow when she wants someone to play with her.
29 "Now if I could just get to those Christmas stockings!"
30 Waiting for dinner...
31 She has learned to sit and lie down on command, but often has a hard time staying there.
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38 Amaro is waiting for an adoptive home dog-savvy enough to continue her training and help her reach her full potential!
39 Click for a video of Amaro playing with her de-stuffed animal.
40 Click for a video of Amaro enjoying a pat session (despite her obvious apprehension about the camera).
