Kaya is a very sweet and mellow dog who enjoys attention but is usually content to just hang out nearby the rest of the time. She is with several other dogs in her foster home and has had no problems with them. She wants to be close to her human at all times but isn't a velcro dog. Just laying on the floor nearby is fine--but being petted or getting treats is better.
Kaya is good in the home and loves to go for walks but was never taught not to tug on the leash. She's also very good on long drives. She did have some dental issues when she came to us but her teeth are in good shape now (although she did have to have some pulled). Since her mouth healed she has (re)discovered chew toys and she loves to lay down with a chew toy and work at it.
Kaya was hit by a car 4 years ago and her left rear hip was damaged. That doesn't really slow her down but it does still hurt her sometimes and you have to be very careful in how you pick her up. This isn't hard to do--it's just a matter of avoiding touching or straining that hip. Because of the hip she can't jump well so she can't get up on furniture without help. At her foster home she has steps to help her reach the sofa or the bed so that she can do this on her own.
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