Geneva is a friendly, outgoing pup (DOB 2/10/2019) that has been doing extremely well with house training, but is slowly catching on to the idea of crate traitning. She is very people-oriented and gets separation anxiety when someone leaves, especially if left alone. She will need continued obedience training and structure at first to learn the rules of the household.

Likes: every person she meets, falls asleep when her chest is being scratched, giving lots and lots of kisses, have not found a favorite toy she likes to play with yet

Dislikes: being left alone- even with other dogs as company, going in her crate

Personality: happy-go-lucky, open and friendly, inquisitive

Temperament: no issues with being touched all over, has tolerated wearing a diaper because of being in heat

Energy level: bursts of energy, but will calm down and nap after playtime. Will get nervous if she feels she's being left

Favorite Activities: giving kisses, being with “her people,” belly-crawling across the floor

Good With: other dogs, curious about cats (will chase if they run, not mean, just playful), okay with parakeets in cages indoors

Not Good With: none known so far

House-trained: doing really well, no accidents so far

Crate-trained: just for meals right now, working on longer “alone” time

Challenges: separation anxiety, obedience commands and the follow-through in a timely manner (short attention span at present)

Medical Issues: None at this time.. However,  Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are known for having issues with spay incontinence, typically managed with medication. Although Geneva does not have this issue yet it is important to know this is a potential issue with the breed. Swisses have also been known to have a higher incidence than normal of idiopathic epilepsy.

Best type of home: One with knowledge or experience with the Swiss breed. A fenced in yard is preferred. Geneva needs a home willing to work on obedience training and socialization. 

Fostered in Montoursville, PA. 

Application Fees, Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy: Please know that 100% of our funds are used for rescuing the dogs.

Our rescue policy requires the following:

• Adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina and and parts of New York.
• We will not adopt a giant breed dog to homes where the dog will have access to highly varnished hardwood steps inside the home. Any inside steps to which the dog(s) have access, must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface. We encourage you to remediate potential safety issues while your application is under review, prior to the home visit.
• Applications for giant breed dogs must be submitted by the property owner.
• Homes with children under 6 years of age will not be approved for adoption.
• Homes with children should have a fenced yard.
• Pets currently in the applicant's home must have a history of appropriate veterinary care. Veterinary records will be checked.
• All references must be checked before any visitation of the dog is permitted at the foster home.
• All family members must be present during the home visit to the applicant's home.
• Any dog(s) in the applicant's home must have an introductory meeting with the rescue dog being considered, before any adoption can be completed.
• Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption. Exceptions to this policy can be found on the Adoptable Dog Page.

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