Meet Lyric this gentle soul is new to BARCS, and we're still getting to know her-but what we've seen so far has already stolen our hearts.
Lyric is a shy lady who prefers to take things at her own pace. She may take a little time to warm up, but once she does, her sweet personality starts to shine. A bit of baby talk and a squeaky toy are often all it takes to coax out her curiosity and get her moving. Once she gets moving she walks pretty well on the leash.
Lyric has met dog friends here at the shelter. Lyric seems to prefer calm, gentle playmates who match her laid-back vibe.
If you're looking for a quieter companion with a heart full of potential, Lyric might be your girl.
Come down to BARCS to meet Lyric-or one of her many adoptable friends!
**I'm on BARCS' VIP Urgent List. Why is My Status Urgent?**
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:
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.
Fearful/Nervous: Fearful or nervous dogs may react poorly or give other warning signs when they feel threatened or scared, often to get a person or object to back away. If the dog continues to display fearful behavior, after the proper acclimation/decompression period in their new home, they may need a continued calm, supportive environment, with gradual exposure to their triggers and positive reinforcement to build trust and reduce anxiety.
