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Meet Hannah (Vienna)
Animal ID 54141454 
Species Dog 
Breed Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix 
Age 2 years 2 months 15 days 
Gender Female 
Size Large 
Color Brown/White 
Spayed/Neutered  
Declawed No 
Housetrained Unknown 
Location Doggie Town 
Intake Date 4/15/2025 
Meet Hannah (aka Vienna)! Don't let her adorable perma-pout fool you-this sweet, snuggly girl is pure joy in pup form. Hannah came to BARCS as a stray, and has quickly won over hearts with her affectionate nature, playful energy, and love of people. If you sit down for a break, she'll happily curl up beside you, always ready for a cuddle or a kiss. She weighs 50 pounds, the perfect size for snuggling. Hannah knows "sit," appears to be housebroken, and lives for treats- they might be her favorite thing on the planet.

While she's still working on perfecting her leash manners, she improves every day and is eager to please. She is great at playing the "engage/disengage" training game. She also checks in with you often while walking, and loves exploring and sniffing along the trails. This happy-go-lucky pup has enjoyed a few Dog's Day Out adventures with volunteers, and has a blast taking long walks at different parks and Fort McHenry where she loved rolling in the grass. One of her favorite moments? Hopping on a bench to smother her human with kisses. Energetic, curious, and outgoing, Hannah loves to explore, meet new people, and spread joy wherever she goes.

Hannah is such a good girl that she was invited back to a volunteer's home. She was excited to pick out a treat during a stop at Petco, showing her sweet and curious side. Hannah did well in the car and was described as energetic and cuddly throughout the day. She loved playing fetch with toys, truly showing her playful spirit. At the volunteer's home, she enjoyed relaxing and sitting comfortably on the couch, making it clear she's both active and affectionate.

Hannah recently had a sleepover with a volunteer and was a joy to have around! She is 100% housebroken and had no accidents during her visit. While she's not the biggest fan of the crate, she handled it well overall. During the day, when crated for about an hour, she was intermittently vocal-lying down, then getting up to paw and cry a bit before settling again. At night, crated in the bedroom, she was much more relaxed and slept through the night quietly. She only cried in the morning when she was ready to get up and go for a walk.

On leash, Hannah was fantastic. She walks beautifully with no pulling and regularly looks up at her person to check in. She can be reactive to other dogs-when kept at a distance, she pulled a bit but was easily redirected with treats. When dogs passed closer on the trail, she did pull and bark, but it was easy to manage by keeping her moving forward and creating distance. Once the other dog was out of sight, she quickly relaxed. She had a big day full of adventures, including a walk through Patapsco State Park where she even splashed through the creek. She also enjoyed exploring the neighborhood, playing tug-of-war, and relaxing on the couch. At home, she met her foster's boyfriend and gave him one enthusiastic jump when they first met, then settled in and was perfectly polite. She didn't meet any kids during the overnight and didn't encounter cats, but she did see deer, birds, and squirrels-and didn't seem to care much at all.

Hannah loved rope toys and rawhide-free bones, and enrichment items like a Kong or long-lasting chew would definitely be a hit. She's super affectionate and loves snuggling up-spending time curled up in her person's lap before switching over to snuggle the next. She has the sweetest personality and a hilarious underbite that makes her extra memorable. Overall, Hannah is a sweet, affectionate girl who just needs some structure, outlets for her energy, and a little help with basic manners. She's a fast learner with a lot of love to give-and her snuggly side is truly something special. The foster noted that She is a very loving, loyal and playful puppy. Any potential adopters should know how that once she forms a connection, she is a very sweet girl who like to play and get attention.

Hannah is uncomfortable around other dogs, and would prefer to be the only dog in her future home.

If you're looking for a fun-loving, affectionate companion who is equal parts adventurer and snuggle bug, Hannah might be the perfect match for you! Visit BARCS to meet Hannah!

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A dog's behavior in a shelter can be very different from how they act in a home once they have time to relax. In the shelter, dogs spend a lot of time isolated in their kennels, meet new people constantly and are surrounded by other loud barking dogs, new smells, new sounds and new routines. This environment can keep their stress levels elevated for days or even weeks, which can cause them to act out in ways they wouldn't in a home. Because of this, what we see in the shelter are just observations and not promises of how the dog will behave later. A dog's true personality often shows up once they've had time to settle into their new home-that's why fostering and adopting is so important! The following are the observations of my challenges in a shelter environment:

High Energy: High-energy dogs are very active and often need plenty of daily physical and mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. These dogs will more than likely benefit from structured routines and handling. If the dog remains high-energy at home, they may need regular exercise and playtime, along with puzzle toys or training exercises to keep their mind engaged.

Leash Reactivity: Leash reactivity happens when a dog becomes overly excited, anxious or reactive on a leash, often responding to other dogs, people or moving objects. To manage leash reactivity, the dog may need to be kept at a safe distance from triggers, with positive reinforcement for calm behavior, and possibly work with a trainer if the behavior persists.

Dog Selectiveness: Dog selectiveness is when a dog may get along well with some dogs but might have a poor reaction or be avoidant with others. Selective dogs may need carefully managed interactions, intentionally selected playmates to ensure compatibility, supervised play with other dogs, and avoidance of situations where they feel threatened or overwhelmed.

Lack of Formal Training: A lack of formal training means the dog may not know basic commands or proper manners, leading to unruly behavior. If the dog lacks training, they may need basic obedience lessons, positive reinforcement, and patience as they learn new skills.

Jumpy/mouthy: refers to behaviors associated with energetic, playful, stressed or anxious adolescent or adult dogs. A dog who shows jumpy/mouthy behavior may jump up, put their mouths on people (usually people's arms and legs), and may even grab at clothing and/or the leash. See Mouthy.

Mouthy: This commonly refers to behaviors associated with energetic, playful, stressed, or anxious adolescent or adult dogs. A dog who exhibits mouthy behavior may put their mouth on people (often hands, arms, and/or