Dalila aka Zoey

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Breed: Doberman Pinscher Mix
Sex: Female
Age: Approx. 18 month(s)
Color: Black and Tan
Size: Approx. 45 lbs
Good with Kids?: Older Children
Good with Cats?: No
Good with Dogs?: Yes

Zoey is a sweet girl who wants nothing more than a home to call her own. She’s playful, friendly, and eager to please, so while she has the basics down such as sit stay and shake, she’s eager to learn more. Already housetrained, this active and playful girl (who was known as Miss Congeniality at the dog park) is read to hit the trails with you. She is in our Restorative Justice program as well, and you can read the notes of her time there below. Because of her energy level, she will need a large yard with a tall fence and we do not recommend her with younger children. Zoey is a sweet and loyal girl, who can’t wait for a home to finally call her own.

05-12-2012 (Week 10 in the Prison Program)

“Zoey will be a great addition to any family. She likes to exercise, play fetch, and play with other dogs especially puppies and smaller dogs. Zoey is highly intelligent and knows all her commands and is willing to learn more, there is nothing you cannot teach Zoey.”

05-04-2012 (Week 9 in the Prison Program)

“We are continuously working with Zoey both on and off leash. She gets plenty of socialization every day with other people in the facility as well as staff and the other dogs. Zoey loves to chase birds and fetch the Frisbee. Watching Zoey prance around the yard with her head held high, observing everything, like she is the Queen B. She is a wonderful dog and someday soon will become a great companion for a loving family.”

04-28-2012 (Week 8 in the Prison Program)

“Zoey enjoys being the center of attention when it comes to all the dogs in the program. Basking in the sun is her favorite past time. We were playing a game with Zoey using treats and telling her to pick which hand had the treat. She would pick the correct hand each time and when we tried to trick her and put a treat in both hands she jumped up and grabbed both hands with her paws. Her demeanor is very subdued and she is more than ready for adoption to a loving family. Please help her get paroled!”

04-20-2012 (Week 7 in the Prison Program)

“Zoey has been receiving lots of exercise especially playing fetch with the Frisbee. The focus of her training this week has been to stay seated when let off leash without any distractions. She mastered this skill within minutes. You can have a conversation with her and she seems to understand what you are saying. Another handler was training his dog to stay and Zoey swatted her paw at the dog as to help out with making the dog stay. Zoey is amazing.”

04-14-2012 (Week 6 in the Prison Program)

“Zoey is an excellent dog. She is a leader of the pack and is teaching the other dogs how to play nicely. She listens to her commands and always seems to exceed my expectations. Zoey likes to be petted but doesn’t demand attention. Whomever adopts Zoey is adding a great addition to their family.”

04-06-2012 (Week 5 in the Prison Program)

“Zoey amazes me more and more everyday. She is easy to train and anything you ask her to do she picks up in a matter of minutes. Zoey can fetch and return a ball and obeys short and long distance ‘stay’ commands. She seems to understand every word I say to her. This week, I started training her to stay in the crate with the door open and she is doing remarkable.”

03-31-2012 (Week 4 in the Prison Program)

“Zoey will make an excellent family dog or single person dog and grows attached to her humans very quickly. She will be a lovable dog for a family and protector of the house warning you of any unwanted strangers. Zoey is also a great companion for an outdoor person who enjoys walking or running. When Zoey becomes your friend, you are a friend for life.”

03-23-2012 (Week 3 in the Prison Program)

“Zoey is one of the most intelligent dogs in this program. If you want her to do something, she responds right away and learns something new in a matter of minutes. I started jogging with Zoey this week and she is a great jogging partner; she stays perfectly in a heel position and pays little attention to any distractions around her. She follows the ‘leave it’ command even around food. We are working on her barking at people if they approach her too quickly. Zoey gets a gold star this week for breaking up a dog fight. Two of the other dogs were getting into a scuffle and she ran between them to break it up. She then pranced by them as if she was telling them to go their separate ways and they did. Zoey needs a confident person to adopt her and one who can appreciate her intelligence.”

03-17-2012 (Week 2 in the Prison Program)

“Zoey is a highly intelligent dog and is very easy to work with. She responds well to all commands given by me and other handlers. If you say crate, she will go inside her crate without any hesitation and if you want her to return, come, leave something or stop she listen’s whether on or off leash. Zoey and Beatrice are still getting to know each other and sometimes Zoey will bump Beatrice trying to provoke her or dart past her quickly. We are working on them becoming friends.”

03-09-2012 (Week 1 in the Prison Program)

“Zoey has not forgotten any of her commands. She is now working on advanced commands such as hand signs, fetch and return, heal, and dropping items once she brings them back to you. Zoey is highly intelligent and picks up on anything that you teach her in a matter of minutes. She also has no problem taking commands from others. Zoey loves to be petted and will fall asleep with her head up while you are petting her. She loves to be the center of attention and she listens very well.”

03-03-2012 (Returned to Prison Program)

Zoey returned to the prison program today to learn a few more manner. Everyone was happy to see her and she is settling in nicely.

01-01-2012 (Week 6)

“When Zoey lays down, sometime she gives out a moan especially when she doesn’t get her way and it’s kinda cute. There was a bird in the tree outside and she chased it back and forth from tree to tree. When the bird flew into the low shrub, she climbed in it and all you could see was her tail sticking up out of the bush…it was really funny! She is starting to sit on her own before when entering or exiting a building without being told to do so. She continues to exhibit signs that she is ready to be adopted.”

12-25-2011 (Week 5)

“This week, Zoey jumped on my bed and gave me the cutest look! She still had to sleep in her crate though. I call her a Diva Doggie. A new dog arrived and she played nicely with him and welcomed him into the pack. She has brought a sparkle of love to a usually loveless place and warmth to everyone’s soul during the holidays. Thank you!”

12-17-2011 (Week 4)

“I will miss Zoey but I will be happy to know that she is going to a loving home one day. Earlier in the week, Buddy came to her water bowl and drank from it but she did not get upset (Good Girl). Still to date, she has never had an accident and always does her business outside. She’s done real well with a consistent routine and goes into her crate by herself when it’s nap or sleepy time.”

12-03-2011 (Week 3)

“This week Zoey did GREAT. She can sit, stay, go down and up and lets you take away her food or favorite toy without a problem. A child could probably pull lightly on her ears or tail without her getting irritated. All in all, she is a sweetheart. Why she hasn’t been adopted yet I don’t know. One day, she and Fuzzy Wayne grabbed either end of a toy and ran around the yard together for about 10 minutes side-by-side like two dogs hitched to a sled (with no aggression). She has never had an accident inside and can hold it for a really long time. She responds well to her name too (Zoey not Dalila).”

11-27-2011 (Week 2)

“When it’s bedtime, Zoey goes directly to her crate to lay down and when told to go to sleep she does. She knows basic commands like sit, stay, down and she doesn’t jump on people or lick your face. She doesn’t have any food or toy aggression. She always goes to the door if she needs to go outside and doesn’t have any accidents. Zoey must have enjoyed her bath since she didn’t seem to mind it all. Zoey doesn’t always eat all of her food but she chewed her pink bandanna.”

11-19-2011 Arrival (Week 1)

“Upon entering her new surroundings, Zoey took time to sniff out every corner, laid down and let out a big SIGH! Both of her handlers replied, “Yea–we know exactly how you feel.” She loves attention, loves being rubbed and petted. By day 3, Zoey is adjusting well but wasn’t liking her food very much until we added some warm water, then her love of it was restored! She has begun fetching her toys, lays down when told and has no problems with being in the crate. She has never had an accident indoors. Zoey responds better to praise than to treats and sometimes gets jealous if we pet other dogs but she is a Good Girl.”

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Prison Pup, date of parole: 03/31/2012
More info on Restorative Justice program.

For more information about Dalila aka Zoey, contact his/her foster at restorative.justice@lostdogrescue.org