BUTTERSCOTCH♀
Adult · Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat)
Medium · Medium coat
About
Butterscotch is an outgoing girl who unfortunately had to spend her first ten days at TJO under quarantine, now that she has recovered she is excited to meet new people and play with new toys. Butterscotch will need a human who has experience properly managing resource guarding using methods such as trading up, and building confidence. OTHER PETS: Butterscotch is intrigued by other dogs but is also uncomfortable interacting with them, and would do best as an only dog. [Should Be Only Pet] OWNER EXPERIENCE: Butterscotch's best fit would be with someone who has experience positive reinforcement and counterconditioning to help dogs who resource-guard favorite items. Resource-guarding is a normal behavior, but it can escalate if their body language and stress signals are missed. [Some Experience] KIDS: Butterscotch has engaged in resource-guarding with food while at TJO. Dogs who are worried their favorite items will be taken away can learn they don't have to feel anxious about favorite things. Trading up (offering a toy or food item of equal or higher value) will help build confidence and keep everyone safe. Butterscotch can also be sensitive with her tail, and may jump on counters if food is available and when excited. An adult-only home will be the best fit. For more information on resource-guarding please visit our website: https://www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com/resources/bringing-home-a-new-foster/adoption [18+ (Must Meet First)] ACTIVITY LEVEL: Buttescotch is very playful with both humans and toys and does settle after playtime. She would thrive with a combination of regular exercise and mental enrichment such as food puzzles, scent games, and learning new tricks. Positive reinforcement will help Butterscotch learn that good things happen when all paws are on the ground. [Olympic Athlete] VETERINARY CARE: [Routine] LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement will help Butterscotch bond with her new family and build confidence while learning new skills and fun tricks. [Moderate] GROOMING: [Minimal]