Rosie
Rosie’s Update: Learning to Trust
Rosie has currently been in a board and train program, where she is making small but meaningful steps forward on her journey to feeling safe and secure.
Rosie remains a very frightened, sensitive girl who is still learning that people can be trusted. She spends much of her time relaxing on the couch or retreating to a quiet bedroom where she feels safest. When things get loud or overwhelming, she tends to seek out that quiet space.
But there are little glimpses of progress, and they matter! Rosie has approached her trainer on her own once, and even choosing to move to a chair closer to her trainer was a big step for this very timid girl. She will allow gentle petting, but reaching toward her while standing or approaching her as she moves can still frighten her, causing her to panic and try to escape. She needs people who understand that trust cannot be rushed.
One encouraging discovery is that Rosie explores more of the house when people aren’t around. Camera footage has shown her getting up, moving about, investigating her surroundings, and interacting a little with the other dogs. She has done wonderfully with every dog she has met, even though she isn’t quite ready to play with them yet.
Rosie is eating well, although she currently feels safest eating in a quiet room without anyone watching her.
Rosie’s progress may be slow, but she is making steps forward in her own time. Her journey will require patience, consistency, and a gentle approach that allows her to build confidence without feeling pressured.
Rosie isn’t quite ready for a new home just yet, but we’re working toward that goal!
We want to give her the time and support she needs to build confidence and feel safe before making that transition. And when the right family comes along, we won’t leave them to figure everything out on their own. We will offer training sessions to Rosie’s adoptive family to help them understand her needs, learn how to build trust, and support her continued progress.
Rosie will need a very special person who understands that a frightened dog may need much more time than expected to feel comfortable. She will need a calm, patient home that respects her boundaries, celebrates the smallest victories, and allows her to approach people when she feels ready.
Rosie isn’t a dog who will blossom overnight, but we believe she deserves the opportunity to discover what it feels like to be safe, loved, and understood.
For the right person, helping Rosie find her confidence could be an incredibly rewarding journey. She has already shown us little glimpses of the girl she can be, and we hope someone will see her potential and be willing to give her the time she needs.
Rosie deserves a chance to feel safe. And when she’s ready, we want to help her and her future family begin that journey together. 🐾_____________________________________________________________
Rosie is a petite, approximately two year old female who is believed to be a Golden mix. She looks mostly Golden, is beautiful, and has a wonderful temperament to match.
Rosie is great with both dogs and cats, although the foster’s cat doesn’t seem to share her enthusiasm!
Rosie is super sweet, but she is also very shy. She’s not sure why she wound up at the shelter, and she needs someone who can be patient, understanding, and give oodles of love.
She does not yet walk on a leash, and while at first, she did well in a crate, she has decided she no longer wants any part of it.
As with many rescues, Rosie may simply need time to decompress, get used to new surroundings and routines, and gain a sense of security and trust.
A little gentle training and a lot of patience with Rosie will go a long way in helping her come out of her shell and become the happy and confident girl we know she can be!
Some dogs can take a little extra time to find their way, and Rosie is worth every minute of it!
