Rey

Available

5 years old|Treeing Walker Coonhound, Hound|Female|Medium|Amherst, MA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🧠 Smart🎾 Playful💂 Protective

An adult medium-sized female Black Treeing Walker Coonhound dog named Rey for adoption in Amherst, MA

Rey

Available

5 years old|Treeing Walker Coonhound, Hound|Female|Medium|Amherst, MA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🧠 Smart🎾 Playful💂 Protective

Rey is a five-year-old female Treeing Walker Coonhound mix, medium-sized with a striking black and fawn short coat. She is house-trained, spayed, and currently lives in Amherst, MA. She has an anxious disposition but is highly responsive to training, particularly when treated with patience and positive reinforcement.

About Rey

Meet Rey! A thoughtful almost five-year-old Treeing Walker Coonhound mix living in Amherst, MA. Rey has a strong affinity for bacon-scented fetch balls, cozy naps, and rewarding training games. With her striking black and fawn coat, along with expressive eyes that light up for treats, she's both clever and loyal. House-trained and crate-trained, Rey knows commands like sit, stay, heel, touch, and can even do a trick where she balances a treat on her nose. She loves walks around the neighborhood and engaging with treat-dispensing puzzle toys. A steady routine makes her happiest. Rey takes daily fluoxetine to help with her anxiety. While she has made impressive strides in her training, she remains cautious around unfamiliar people and dogs. It's important to mention that Rey has a bite history linked to feeling startled or overwhelmed. Therefore, she is not suited for homes with children or other pets. She thrives best in a calm, structured environment with an experienced owner who understands anxious or reactive dogs. Her caregivers utilize leash management, positive reinforcement, and distance-based games to help her feel secure. Despite her challenges, Rey is deeply connected to her people and responsive to training. She’s not high-energy but is engaged and eager to learn when motivated by trust and food. A month of behavioral guidance from a consultant is included to help Rey adjust. Could your steady, pet-free home be the perfect place for her? If you're interested in providing Rey with a loving home, please email adopt@joyfulpets.com for more information. Let’s make it official, apply to adopt!

Questions about Rey

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Rey is best suited for a calm and structured environment, ideal for her anxiety management.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Rey enjoys daily walks and outdoor activities, but she doesn’t require a large outdoor space as long as she gets regular exercise.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Rey is not suitable for homes with children due to her anxiety and bite history.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Rey is best for experienced owners who understand anxious or reactive dogs.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Rey does not get along with dogs, making it essential for her to be the only pet in the household.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Rey does not get along with cats, so a pet-free home is necessary.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Rey is not suitable for homes with small animals.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Rey can be cautious and anxious around strangers, hence she requires a slow introduction and management during encounters.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Rey can settle quickly when left alone, but she benefits from structured routines.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Rey needs consistent training that focuses on positive reinforcement to help her feel secure.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Rey falls into the medium size range as a Treeing Walker Coonhound mix.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Treeing Walker Coonhounds generally have a lifespan of around 12 to 13 years, suggesting Rey will have quite a few years to enjoy with the right family.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Rey, having a short coat, tends to shed moderately.