Adopt a Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Mixed

Here is a spunky senior who still has a spring in her step. Marilla has the look of a bruiser but a sweet disposition and a playful attitude. She's in good health and will make for a fun companion. Marilla has picked up quite a bit of training. She was already quite knowledgeable and obedient when she arrived at APA, so we sent her into our TOP DOG training program. She had no trouble with that, and now she's one of the best-trained dogs at the shelter. The Total Obedience Program (TOP) is modeled after the AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. As a TOP dog, Marilla has a personalized training plan and works with a volunteer trainer several times a week to help her learn the skills to become the best dog she can be! She is learning skills like sit and down, walking nicely on leash, sitting calmly when approached by strangers or other dogs, staying in a sit or down until told "free," and coming when called. Once Marilla successfully completes all the skills on her training plan, she will be considered TOP Dog Ready! Marilla is working hard to become a wonderful pet and as a part of APA's Total Obedience Program you can work with APA staff to continue to build a training relationship with Marilla after adoption and master all the TOP dog skills together. Check out a video on APA's CGC program, on which the TOP was based: https://vimeo.com/89434193 Just because she's a serious student doesn't mean she doesn't leave time for a bit of fun. She loves to play with a rope toy, especially if she can coax a game of tug from her favorite person. She's also game for a walk. And after some exercise she's ready to catch up on her beauty sleep. Marilla is independent, but still affectionate with people. She's never needy or pushy, but she does enjoy a good scratching or belly rub. She's crate trained and will learn the rules of any home quickly. Marilla has been at our shelter for too long - she's got a lot of love to give for a lucky family!