Cora's story

　　Adoption fee on this dog is $350.

　　We have special Requirements for Adopting a Puppy and a separate Puppy Questionnaire that must be completed on puppies. Please see our Requirements for Adopting a Puppy or EMAIL us at [email protected] for more information.

　　Cora is a 5 month old female. She was a stray from the Merced shelter, so nothing is known of her background.

　　Cora is anxious in new situations and with new people and dogs. After a day or so she becomes comfortable with the people and dogs. She is good with dog-savvy cats that don't run.

　　Cora has a bit of spunk to her and can protest when she doesn't want to do something. Put her in a crate at night and she'll bark a few times to let you know her displeasure. During the day she naps happily in the crate when it's her idea.

　　Right now the world seems too big to her and she tries to hide under or behind things when out walking. She needs a home that won't baby her or allow her to act fearful. A bit of pushing her out of her comfort zone and giving her positive verbal reinforcement when she is brave is all it takes to give her a little confidence and gets her walking with her tail untucked.

　　Frequent exposure to new things and consistent leadership will ensure Cora develops into a well-rounded adult.

　　This dog is a Level 3. Please be sure you understand what a dog of this Level requires. Go to our GCGSR Dogs page for an explanation of the Dog Rating Levels.

　　For more information and to see when this dog will be attending an Adoption Day, please see our Dogs page on our main website at

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