Rina

Rina is our Golden Girl - golden not only in looks, but also because she is a model dog.

Born c. 2021, 25kg, fully sighted and fostered in Hertfordshire, Rina is going to be ‘the dog of a lifetime for somebody’.

Despite being rescued from the streets of Belgrade, and living subsequently in a Serbian shelter, Rina behaved beautifully in her foster home from day one. She is unphased by household noises; she is quiet and calm sleeps through the night on her own. She has been left alone for 3 hours and not shown any distress or destructive behaviours.  She is housetrained and has not had one accident since her arrival in foster.  Not many dogs can lay claim to all of this… and still there is more!

Rina lives currently with three other dogs and six (mostly indoor) cats. She was non-confrontational on meeting the other dogs for the first time and remains very respectful of them, especially her blind friends; she doesn’t mind it when she gets bumped into!

Rina was cat tested at the shelter in her country of origin, Serbia. She showed no interest in the cat. Likewise, she shows little interest in (and certainly no aggression towards) the cats in her foster home. However, Rina is not currently mixing with the cats in her home; this will come in time.

Walking Rina is a delight - she walks beautifully on lead and doesn’t pull. She walks happily with other dogs or on solo walks. When she comes across something scary or curious, her tendency is to stop and keep away from trouble if possible.

Rina has a medium energy level and currently enjoys two walks per day of about half an hour each. (It is such a joy to watch her wiggly bum dance when she is getting dressed in her harness.)  She is happy to go on a longer trek but isn’t looking to do that every day. She isn’t a hugely active dog and would be happy with one walk if needs be. Her needs are very manageable.

Most of all, Rina loves people.  She warmed instantly to her fosterer and visitors and showed no signs of nervousness.  Rina loves cuddles and belly rubs, looking up at her beloved person with big doting eyes. She currently jumps up to greet her fosterer, so pleased is she to see her.

Rina has so few behaviours that would need correcting but will be easy to train as she is such an obedient girl; she already responds to her name, as well as commands such as ‘Let’s Go’,  ‘No’, and ‘Wait’, and is always looking at her person for praise and affirmation.

Rina isn’t a big eater; she has a very restrained attitude to food and even refuses a treat on occasion! Her main driver is her bond with her person, and her desire to please.

If you are looking for a dog that epitomises the golden idea of a ‘best friend’…Rina is your girl. Rina might be easy-going, but she doesn’t hold back from showing that she loves life: walking tall with her ears flapping and a contented smile on her lovely elegant face.

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