MOZART'S BIO
BREED : SHITZU MIX - MALE - 7 MONTHS OLD
- Is your dog good with other dogs: Yes, but can be fearful at first when a new, larger dog visits the home. Warmed up to his small foster siblings almost immediately. Very playful, still has lots of puppy behaviours (pawing at their faces, licking them etc).
- Is your dog good with cats: Untested
- Is your dog good with kids: Untested, indifferent when he met one at a store
- Is your dog house-trained: He is mostly pee-pad trained and will do his business outside off leash if given time. He still has accidents in new places or if not let out for more than 4 hours during the day.
- Is your dog crate trained: Sleeps in crate (crated in bedroom). Does still cry a bit when left alone in the crate. He recently has been sleeping through the night without a peep but does show some anxiety when left home without people or without his foster brother in the room.
- Does your dog have special needs: No.
- Does your dog have any, or display any, aggression (toys,. Food, people): No.
- Is your dog playful: Yes! He loves toys, catching things and running away with them, as well as playing with the resident dog.
- Does your dog like to snuggle: Yes. He likes to be pet, and be near people. He doesn’t want to be right on your lap but always wants to be where you are.
- Does your dog know any special tricks: Not yet.
- Does your dog like to go on walks: Sometimes. Mozart is still learning to be on leash and is timid in busy environments. He has much more confidence when he is with one of his foster siblings. He is learning to walk well around the neighbourhood and enjoys playing outside in the yard.
- Does your dog have any fears: fearful in new environments, will freeze or hide. He is especially unsure of the car and completely freezes when in it. He is very receptive to encouragement and is very brave on outings, slowly overcoming his fear to go explore, take treats, etc.
- Does your dog have any unique traits you have noticed whether in personality or physically: Mozart has an intense and distinctive underbite.
- What are the 3 first words that come to mind when you think of your dog: Spunky, sweet, silly.
- A wonderful boy that warmed up to us quickly and makes us laugh! Constantly has a toy in his mouth. A total sweetheart. Mozart arrived right before Christmas from Kentucky and is learning to enjoy the snow. When it’s not TOO cold, he enjoys hopping around the yard, chewing on toys, and running around after the resident dog. He also enjoys relaxing with people. He would benefit from a family that is willing to build his confidence with positive exposures to busy environments. Another fur friend in the home or nearby would also be a plus as he loves to play and gains lots of confidence from other dogs.