Below is what Kaia’s surrendering family wrote about her:

Your dog’s name: Kaia

Gender: Female

Color: Silver/gray

Age: 4 or 5

Birthday, if known: unknown

Spayed or neutered? Yes

When was your dog spayed or neutered? 2015

Where did you get your dog? If from a breeder, please provider breeder information. Mission Weimaraner Rescue

Do you have your dog’s AKC registration information? No

How long has this dog lived with you? 2 years

Why are you relinquishing this dog? We are unable to keep Kaia in our yard and she has been crated when we are gone. We are moving to the mountains and the dog will not be safe if she jumps the fence.
What food (include brand, type, quantity) is your dog eating? Kirkland Brand dog food, grain free, 2-3 cups per day

Is your dog current on all vaccinations? Yes

Has your dog ever been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection? How many times? no

Please describe any medical conditions or concerns. Large cyst on inner back leg, veterinarian not concerned at this time

Please describe any skin allergies, and whether or not they have been diagnosed by a vet. Is the dog on a special diet to control the allergy? N/A

Please describe any seizure history and provide information regarding diagnosis, medication, and effectiveness of medication. N/A

Where does your dog spend the day? In the house or crated

Where does your dog sleep at night? In her crate

What is your dog’s current exercise routine? Walks, dog park, back yard

Is your dog crate trained? Yes

Is your dog housebroken? Reliably? Not reliably? Please describe any accident patterns. Yes reliably

Is your dog good on a leash? Can your dog take walks on a leash without pulling? Please describe any leash walking difficulties. She sometimes pulls on a leash

Has your dog ever escaped from the yard or house? How often does that happen? Yes, this is a constant habit for the past year. We are unable to keep the dog in our yard, including the dog yard we built. Dog has hung herself on our fence trying to escape. Dog will jump fence when we are home in the backyard, when we are gone, and every time she goes out to potty.

What is your dog’s favorite game or activity? Playing with our labrador

What are your dog’s favorite toys? Tennis balls, ropes

How does your dog show affection? Cuddling

How does your dog generally greet strangers in your home? Kaia loves people and other dogs

How does your dog greet strangers and other does when you’re out and about? She is great with people and other dogs

What commands or special tricks does your dog know? Sit, lay down, crate

Have you ever worked with a behaviorist, dog trainer, or other professional? No

How does your dog get along with cats or other small animals? Yes

Would you recommend your dog be placed in a home with cats or other small animals? Yes or no, and why? Yes, she doesn’t bother our Italian Greyhound

How much exposure has your dog had to kids? She has been exposed the whole we have had her

Would you recommend your dog be placed in a home with children? Yes or no, and why? Yes, she is great with kids

Please explain any behaviors that the new adopters will need to be aware of, and under what circumstances they may happen. Example: chewing, excessive barking, separation anxiety, etc.) Kaia barks often, has separation anxiety, and will jump a 6 foot fence

If you believe your dog has separation anxiety, please list the symptoms. Pacing, barking, jumping fence

In what ways has your dog been destructive in your home? Chewed up items in back yard

Has your dog ever growled, bared teeth at, lunged, or snapped at you or anyone else? Please explain. No

Has your dog bitten you or anyone else? Did the bite break skin? Please explain. No

Does your dog have any fears? What are they? Please explain. Thunder

What does your dog do when he/she is frightened? Jumps fence, barks, pacing, anxious

Is your dog sensitive about being handled in any way? Please explain. No

Has your dog lived with other animals? Please describe species and how they got along. Labrador retriever, italian greyhound, chihuahua, kitten. They got along well, Kaia did seem like she wanted to hunt the kitten so we kept them separated

Has your dog ever fought with another dog? Were food, toys, or rawhide involved? No

Has your dog ever injured another dog? How severe were those incidents? No