Hazel - Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Alma, Wisconsin

Meet Hazel - The Sweet Little Adventurer Who's Ready for Fun

Hazel is the kind of puppy who looks at the world and seems to think:

"Okay, what are we doing next?"

She's confident, curious, playful, and social, with a great personality and an adventurous streak. Hazel loves exploring, meeting new people, playing with other dogs, and finding new ways to have fun.

She's still a baby, but she's already showing that she could grow into a wonderful companion for a family that wants their dog to be part of the action.

Hazel Loves:

-Playing with other dogs
-Sniffing and exploring
-Water play
-Zoomies
-Meeting new people
-Treat puzzles and enrichment
-Napping
-Getting attention
-Exploring new places
-Playing and having fun

Hazel's Favorite Thing:

Playtime.

Hazel simply loves to play.

She's toy motivated, enjoys other dogs, and has the confidence and curiosity to turn everyday experiences into adventures.

Water? She's interested.

A new place to explore? Absolutely.

Another dog who wants to play? Even better.

And once she's gotten some of that puppy energy out, Hazel is perfectly capable of settling in for a nap.

Confident, Social & Curious

Hazel is immediately friendly with new people and comfortable experiencing the world around her.

She enjoys outings and has already shown confidence in new environments.

As she grows, Hazel could be a great companion for things like:

Hiking and adventures
Park visits
Car rides
Public and social outings
Exploring new places with her family

She's energetic now because she's still a puppy, but she's expected to settle into more of a medium energy level as she matures.

Still a Baby

Hazel is at the beginning of her training journey.

Her potty-training introduction has started, but she's not house trained yet.

She is already crate trained, which gives her a great foundation for maintaining a structured routine.

Formal obedience training hasn't started yet, and her leash skills still need practice.

Hazel may also be excited and jumpy when greeting people. She's still a baby learning manners, and no significant behavioral concerns have been reported.

Dogs, Cats & Kids

Hazel loves other dogs and enjoys canine companionship.

She also loves kids.

Her experience with cats is limited, so we can't say for certain how she'll do. Based on her age and temperament, her foster believes she would likely be fine with appropriate introductions and supervision.

A Few Things to Know:

-Still a young puppy
-Likely medium energy as she matures
-Potty-training introduction has started
-Crate trained
-Formal obedience training hasn't started yet
-Leash skills need continued practice
-Immediately friendly
-Confident in new environments
-Enjoys outings
-May be excited and jumpy when greeting people
-Loves other dogs
-Loves children
-Cats haven't been fully evaluated but may be a good fit based on her age and temperament
-Toy motivated
-Loves attention
-Curious and independent
-Social and adventurous
-Loves water play
-No major puppy concerns noted

Great Activities for Hazel:

-Playing with dog friends
-Water play
-Sniffing and exploring
-Hiking and age-appropriate adventures
-Park visits
-Car rides
-Puppy training sessions
-Treat puzzles and enrichment
-Social outings
-Zoomies
-Meeting new people
-Family adventures
-A well-earned nap afterward

Best Match:

-First-time dog owners prepared for puppyhood
-Active or outdoorsy families
-Families with children
-Homes with other friendly dogs
-Someone excited to continue puppy training
-A family that wants to include their dog in outings
-Someone looking for a confident, social puppy
-A home ready to provide plenty of play, enrichment, and new experiences

Three Words That Describe Hazel Best:

Sweet
Playful
Adventurous

Foster Location:

Spring Grove, MN

Meet & Greet Availability:
Hazel's foster is not currently available to travel for meet-and-greets.

Hazel's previous history wasn't provided, so we'll let the puppy she is today do the talking.

She's friendly.

She's confident.

She loves dogs and kids.

She's comfortable getting out into the world and seems pretty excited to see what else is out there.

Hazel still has all the normal puppy lessons ahead of her-potty training, leash skills, basic commands, polite greetings, and continued socialization-but she already brings a wonderful personality to the table.

For a family looking for a sweet, playful little adventurer to grow up beside them, Hazel may be exactly the puppy they've been waiting for.

Ready to meet Hazel? Visit www.tailsofhopewi.org to submit an application.

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The mixed breed dogs, often referred to as mutts, are a diverse and unique group with a blend of different characteristics from various purebred dog breeds. These dogs come from a mixture of lineages, resulting in a wide range of sizes, coat types, and temperaments. While each mixed breed dog is distinct in its own right, they are known for their resilience, adaptability, and often have fewer health issues compared to purebred dogs due to their genetic diversity. Mixed breed dogs make wonderful companions for families looking for a loyal and one-of-a-kind pet.