Doshier

Meet Doshier

STATUS: Adopted!

Name: Doshier

Gender: Male

Nicknames: Dosh , Doshie

Age: Approximately 6 months

Weight: Approximately 8 lbs

Breed: Unknown; Possible Dachshund and Terrier Mix
Training: Fully housetrained to go potty outside, will use potty pads indoors if left alone; leash trained - Needs further training for basic commands, crate, and doggy door if desired by new owner. 

Health: Excellent: Vaccinated, Dewormed, Neutered, and Microchipped

Maintenance: Low: Very little to no shedding; bi-weekly baths, brush (soft), clean teeth & ears weekly. 

Pup-ality: Follower; Calm, Affectionate, Quiet; Eager to please

Special Needs or Requirements: After spending a significant amount of time with Doshie, I believe he'd do best in a home with another dog. He does get separation anxiety when left alone, so he'd be much happier in a home where someone stays at home, isn't gone too long, or can take him to work with them. Doshier was underweight when he was rescued, and needs to put on another 1-2lbs. He's still a bit insecure at feeding time, and my only guess is that he's not confident he will get another meal, so he won't eat all of his food and will also stash it (I call him squirrel sometimes). I normally make a trail of food leading to his bowl, and also mix in a high calorie wet food with his dry food. A harness as shown in the picture above is what Doshier will always need when on a leash (I also recommend these for all dogs under 40lbs). He, along with all dogs I rehome, will only be placed in homes that plan to keep him as an indoor dog only - forever. 

Foster Notes: Doshier is a wonderful pup who is eager to please his humans. He does well with dogs of all shapes, sizes, and 'pupalities' as long as they're nice. He's a very sensitive little guy who confuses easily and gets his feelings hurt just the same. After being socialized and bonded, he competes for attention and will gently nudge his way through other dogs to the front of the line for your affection. He is a happy little boy and very grateful to have a loving home. Doshier did well with his potty and leash training, and I suspect he will do well with all other training, too. He is a star wherever he goes, and I haven't taken him anywhere without someone telling me he should be on TV (I admit, he does have the face for it). He loves to go for walks, car rides, to visit other people with dogs, and to the dog park. Doshier has never been left alone longer than 3 hours, and the time he was, he did not have any accidents inside. 

Doshier would love to have a home with a secured yard and access to a doggy door (which he will need to be taught how to use). I believe he'd be very happy in just about any environment, with the exception of being around younger, loud, and/or rambunctious children (loud noises tend to stress him out/scare him). 

If you feel like Doshier may be a good fit for you, please send me an email and leave your name and phone number. :)