24-065 Bella May is a 3-1⁄2-year-old female Goldendoodle that does shed. She is friendly, playful, loves to fetch and play with her toys. While she does follow basic commands, she could use some leash training to overcome the pull to meet new friends while out walking. Bella does have seasonal allergies that requires an OTC med and digestive issues that are managed by prescription dog food. The surrendering owners are in their 70s, and Bella pulls when she sees someone or another dog on their walks. She was surrendered because she is too big for them to handle and they are moving out of state. She was fostered by a volunteer couple in Phoenix and got along well with their houseful of dogs (3 resident Doodles plus some visiting guests). Bella had some digestive problems for a while, probably all due to her being fed a chicken-based food. When a hydrolyzed protein food was introduced and the chicken stopped, her stools firmed up and she has had no further digestive issues. She needed vaccinations and to have an ear infection treated. Her new owners, an adoptive couple in Sun City West, have an immaculate home which they have professionally cleaned and sanitized regularly in order to cut down on environmental allergens. In short order, they had Bella trained to do her business only in a specific part of the yard. The adopters related: 

I take Bella to all stores that are dog friendly and she does well. Bella also spends time at my parents’ home– she likes getting spoiled there. I walk Bella two miles each day around our community. She is good on leash but sometimes growls or gets anxious if dogs approach. 

We gave her the contact information for a good trainer we know in Phoenix.