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Chihuahua (short coat) : : Female (spayed) : : Small
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Foster Update 9/16:
• Appearance: Tan with white accents.
• Energy Level: High energy level, she plays well with young/active dogs.
• Food: 1/4 cup of food twice a day, Taste of the Wild grain free.
• Adaptability: Initially, she is nervous around new situations and people, and it takes time for her to be comfy with new places and people. Like many dogs, Trace likes to “come to you,” rather than new folks coming up to her. Quick movements scare her as she is a small dog.
• Behaviors: Toy and bed aggression, doesn't think she ever had to share with others. This is typical of a small dog who was not shown the behaviors within a pack order.
• Human Social Skills: Trace seems afraid of men, but yet, she loves her foster daddy! so, let's just say, she needs time to warm up to new males. She is hesitant around new people at first, but if given time and space, she warms up to them.
• Animal Social Skills: Plays with other dogs, but definitely is used to being the dominant dog of the home, toys, or beds.
• Obedience: Trace did not have any obedience training when she came to us, so we are working on it~
• Training: She will use pee pads if necessary, and is able to wait long periods of time to go outside.
• Personality: When Trace warms up to you she can be a super-sweet, playful girl~ She has a huge personality and is a loving dog that needs a calm, patient home.
• Ideal Home: Her ideal home would be a quiet home, where the new family is patient and understands small dogs may be nervous and skittish with new situations and people. Trace would be happiest if her people were most of the day. A retired person or couple would be ideal! Her new family should continue to slowly introduce her to new surroundings and people to acclimate her to new situations. Also, Trace would prefer to be the only dog in the home and have all the attention from her people. Continued socialization at dog parks and walks is recommended so she can improve on her social skills.
Once she warms up, Trace is the most loving dog and will curl up in your lap and nap away. She is a typical Chi and can be slow to warm up to new folks, but she offers much affection for an owner willing to be patient and allow her to show her personality. Trace is a lot of love in a little package!
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