JOJO - SHIH TZU (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu (medium coat). Jojo is an older dog who prefers to relax and do things at his own pace. Some dogs are naturally timid or shy, while others may not have learned to trust people while they were young. These dogs need to feel safe before they will interact with people; the work to build a relationship of trust could be a long and hard one but the experience can be one of the most rewarding of dog ownership. Chicken Little Dogs: are fearful of new people and places, take time to trust, shut down here at the shelter, and will bite if people push or try to interact too quickly. However, once they trust a person, the often become very bonded. OTHER PETS: While Jojo has lived with other dogs previously; he is relaxed and avoids conflict when approached by them but not interested in socializing. [Should Be Only Pet] OWNER EXPERIENCE: Someone with experience using positive reinforcement, especially important with nervous dogs, would be best suited for Jojo, someone committed to learning how to best support Jojo and allowing her to set the pace would be a good first time dog owner for Jojo. [Some Experience] KIDS: Chicken little dogs will bite if they feel threatened, to set Jojo up for success he should only live with adults who will respect his boundaries and give him the time he needs to feel safe before interacting with him. [Adults Only] ACTIVITY LEVEL: Jojo enjoys leisurely strolls, sniffing the world around him, and relaxing. Regular exercise combined with mental enrichment will help meet his needs. [Couch Potato] VETERINARY CARE: Jojo will need a good relationship with a vet to ensure the he gets the care he needs as he enters his senior years. [Above Average] LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Jojo bond with his new owner as well as help him learn important life skills and possibly some new tricks. [Minimal] GROOMING: Routine brushing will keep Jojo's coat clean and matt-free between grooms; he should be professionally groomed every 6 - 8 weeks. [Professional Grooming]

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:

  Medium

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No