When River arrived, she was petrified and scared of just about everything. Even though she was 1.5 years old, we were told that she was too afraid to go outside during the day, and she had been potty-trained to go potty-pads inside the house. She has come a long way since, and is doing great. She now goes out during the day with the other dogs in her foster home (potty, on walks, on car rides, and does fairly well). But everything is still very new to her. Her ideal home will be with a kind, patient adopter who is home a lot, who is willing to go slow with her, and allow plenty of time for her to adjust to her new home. She is still learning to go out in the backyard to go potty without being fearful. She does like you to go outside with her every time (and runs to the door to go back inside as soon as she’s done). Every once in a while, she will forget to poop in the backyard and will have an accident inside, however, she hasn’t had any accidents in her crate or pooped in the room where she sleeps in 5 months now! She is a smart girl who really wants to learn and please you, and she can easily be trained to go outside, it was just never done until now! When you are not home, she can be crated and would never have an accident. River can be a little bit scared of traffic noises (cars, trucks, motorcycles driving by when she's in the backyard), but she now accepts them for the most part on walks…because she loves walks! River is a little nervous about riding in the car, but does OK and keeps getting better about it, especially when she has dog buddies with her along!

River is very food-motivated and loves chew toys, food and treats. She enjoys the company of other dogs, and really enjoys playing with other playful dogs. She LOVES to play chase in the backyard and do zoomies with the more playful dog in her foster home. She also likes to lay next to foster dad while he watches TV. She will sleep next to you in bed if allowed, or quietly in her crate if asked to. River is very social. She loves to be wherever you are in the house, usually under the table at your feet, or on the furniture if allowed. And she loves being around her doggy friends. River is shy but gets confidence from other dogs and follows their lead. Because of that, her ideal home will have a dog buddy.

River is a sweet loving girl who doesn't have a mean bone in her body. She loves all dogs, and every human she meets. Anyone that will give her a treat is her friend for life. Her favorite place to go is the local Hardware store because all the ladies know her, love her, and give her treats!

River loves hugs, pets, belly rubs and any other human contact. She is docile and is the easiest dog ever to have her nails trimmed. She shows absolutely no resistance and would let you do anything to her. She is very trusting. She is a nice dog buddy and playmate to the other dogs in her foster home. If you are patient, and are looking for a happy, quiet, loving, active, sweet girl who just needs to be shown how to be more confident and realize that she is safe, River is the dog for you!