About Nelly
Nelly is a sweet, affectionate girl who thrives on being close to her people. She loves nothing more than a cuddle on the couch, a belly rub, and spending time with the humans she adores. Nelly has lived as part of a family and attended work with her carer, where she enjoyed meeting new people and being involved in daily activities.
She is highly trainable, eager to learn, and forms strong bonds with her people. Nelly is looking for an adopter who will enjoy having a loyal companion by their side and who is committed to continuing her training and supporting her needs.
Where I grew up
Nelly grew up in an inner-city apartment in a single-person household and enjoyed an active lifestyle. She has experience living with children, another dog, and a cat.
She has accompanied her carer to work and has had plenty of exposure to people in different environments. Nelly is very social with humans and enjoys making new friends wherever she goes.
A good fit for me is...
Nelly is best suited to a home where she can be the only dog.
Nelly has shown concern and reactivity towards other dogs and has a history of resource guarding around food and toys, which has led to altercations with other dogs in both home and kennel environments.
She can also react to unfamiliar dogs when out on walks, particularly if caught by surprise.
Because of this, Nelly will be adopted with ongoing support and would benefit from owners who are committed to continuing positive reinforcement training and management strategies.
Her ideal family will understand that preventing situations that trigger resource guarding and supporting her around other dogs will help her succeed.
In return, they will gain a loving, loyal companion who genuinely enjoys being part of everyday life.
My personality traits
✅ Affectionate and loves cuddles
✅ Friendly and people-focused
✅ Enjoys meeting new people
✅ Highly trainable and eager to learn
✅ Loves being involved in family activities
✅ Happy spending time with her people
✅ Enjoys belly rubs and attention
Things I will need some support with:
Reactivity towards other dogs
Resource guarding around food and toys
Alert barking at visitors or unusual noises
Jumping on furniture
Occasionally chewing or stealing household items such as socks, remotes, and books
Nelly can sometimes appear nervous, particularly around other dogs, but with thoughtful management and ongoing training she has many wonderful qualities to offer.
She is a loving, people-oriented dog who is looking for a home where she can relax, feel secure, and be someone's special companion.
