07/21/2026
๐พ WELCOME TO THE RUN FREE K9 PACK, SHARLEY! ๐พ
Everyone meet Sharley, a sweet 1.5-year-old girl who has quite the story. ๐
Sharley was recently adopted after being rescued from a hoarding situation. She absolutely loves other dogs and is even cat-friendly, but people are a completely different story. Right now, this sweet girl is terrified of humans and unsure how to trust them.
Until just a few months ago, Sharley had never even experienced life outside. ๐ Because of this, everyday things that most dogs take for granted can feel completely overwhelming to her.
Sharley will be spending the next 4 weeks with Run Free K9 for our Board & Train program, where our biggest goal isn't simply obedienceโit's helping her learn that the world can be a safe place. โค๏ธ
Her program will focus heavily on:
๐พ Overall confidence building
๐ค Building trust with new people
๐ก Potty training
๐ Positive exposure to new environments and experiences
๐ Learning that humans can be safe, patient, and kind
With fearful dogs like Sharley, we don't expect confidence overnight. We're going to meet her where she is, celebrate the little victories, and give her the time and experiences she needs to begin coming out of her shell.
For Sharley, something as simple as choosing to approach a new person, exploring somewhere unfamiliar, or confidently going outside can be a HUGE accomplishment. ๐ฅน
We can't wait to watch this sweet girl blossom over the next four weeks and show everyone just how much progress can happen with patience, consistency, trust, and lots of love. ๐ฆ
โจ New beginnings. New confidence. New life.
Welcome to the pack, Sharley! We're so excited to be part of your journey. ๐๐พ