Ivy has surprised us with understanding commands. She can sit, shake, and lay down. We are working on “stay” and “come”. While the name “Ivy” was new to her, we think she’s catching on to that, too! She seems very eager to please and willing to learn new commands.
Because Ivy is young and can be nimble and quick, children should be at least 8 years old in her new home. She is friendly, but may knock over small children if she’s excited.
We have had to keep Ivy quiet inside while she recovered from kennel cough, but we plan to get her in front of other dogs soon and with proper introductions, we think she will do just fine socializing with others.
As soon as Ivy is out of the quarantine that Minnesota requires when being transported from China, we plan on walking her much more to determine if a Gentle Leader or harness would be better for her to learn how to be a good walking companion. More on that soon!
A physical fence is optional for Ivy, but her future home needs to have a solid plan for keeping her safe in their yard while outside. Even though she’s small in stature, she shocked us with a BIG bark! For that reason, Ivy needs a home without shared walls (apartment, townhome, condo, etc).
If you enjoy an active lifestyle and are looking for an intelligent, spunky, and sweet companion, Ivy might be your match!
