Dog Breed: Schnauzer (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 495.00.
Meet Ollie Biscuit, a 2-year-old, 15-pound Schnauzer mix with movie-star looks, endless charm, and enough love to brighten every room he enters!
Quick Facts: Name: Ollie Biscuit Breed: Mini Schnauzer mix Age: 2 years old Weight: 15 lbs. House-Trained: Yes Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Possibly (he doesn’t currently live with dogs, but has met a few on walks and done well) Good with Cats: Not tested, open to a meet and greet! Good with Kids: Yes, respectful kids who are 10 years or older Energy Level: High Fence Required: No Dog's Location: Lillington, NC
About Ollie Biscuit's Breed: Our best guess is that Ollie Biscuit is a miniature Schnauzer mixed breed. Miniature Schnauzers are intelligent, spirited, and loyal dogs that love being involved in their family's daily activities. Known for their friendly personalities and sharp minds, they are quick learners who often enjoy training, walks, interactive play, and spending quality time with their people. They are affectionate companions who tend to form strong bonds with their families while also maintaining a fun and sometimes mischievous streak.
The ideal home for a Miniature Schnauzer is one that can provide regular exercise, mental stimulation, and plenty of companionship. They do well with active individuals, couples, and families who enjoy including their dog in everyday adventures. Because of their intelligence and social nature, Miniature Schnauzers thrive when given structure, positive reinforcement, and lots of opportunities to be part of the action, whether that's going for walks, learning new tricks, or simply relaxing with their favorite humans.
What to Love about Ollie Biscuit: If you're looking for a loyal sidekick who wants to be part of all your adventures, Ollie might just be your perfect match. Ollie can be a little skittish and shy meeting new people, but once he knows you it’s like you’ve been best friends forever! His favorite way to say hi to his people is by launching himself straight into your arms for pets and cuddles. Once he's close enough, get ready for a shower of kisses! This affectionate boy loves people and thrives on attention from his favorite humans.
An active guy with a zest for life, Ollie absolutely loves going for walks and exploring the world around him. He's incredibly intelligent and is hard at work learning all the important doggy skills with his foster family. He enjoys having a job to do and responds beautifully to positive reinforcement and encouragement. Ollie is also an excellent travel companion. He rides wonderfully in the car and would happily tag along on errands, road trips, or any adventure you have planned. More than anything, he just wants to be included.
While Ollie is friendly and affectionate, he's still learning that the world is a safe place. He can be a little skittish at times and appreciates gentle, patient introductions to new people and situations. He may bark when someone approaches him, but once they get close, his tail starts wagging and he's usually eager to say hello. With reassurance and consistency, his confidence continues to grow every day.
Ollie is both potty trained and crate trained. He can be left crated or free in the home when you're away. He may cry for a few minutes when his people leave, but he settles down nicely after a short time and waits patiently for their return.
Because sudden movements can make him nervous, Ollie would do best in a home with respectful children over the age of 10 who can understand his need to take things slow initially. He has primarily been around women in his foster home and has done wonderfully with everyone he's met.
Ollie does not currently live with other dogs or cats, but he has enjoyed meeting dog friends on his daily walks. He may offer an enthusiastic bark of greeting, but he has been friendly in his interactions and would be open to a meet-and-greet with both dogs and cats to find the right fit.
This handsome boy is searching for an active family willing to invest time, patience, and lots of love into helping him continue building confidence. In return, you'll get a devoted best friend who wants nothing more than to love you with his whole heart and join you wherever life takes you!
Ollie Biscuit’s Outstanding Highlights: • 2 years old and 15 pounds of Schnauzer mix perfection! • A total lovebug who will happily leap into your arms for cuddles and kisses. • Professional kiss giver who loves showering his favorite people with affection. • Loves long walks and adventures and would thrive in an active home. • Extremely intelligent and enjoys learning new skills with positive reinforcement. • Excellent in the car and always ready to be your co-pilot on any outing. • Potty trained and crate trained, with great manners both in and out of the crate. • Friendly and social, though he may bark when meeting new people before quickly warming up and asking for pets. • Enjoys meeting doggy friends on his walks and is open to a meet-and-greet with other dogs or cats. • Looking for a patient, loving family that will help continue building his confidence and show him that people can always be trusted.
Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: crisisdogsnc/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!