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Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
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Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Linden is an adorable 8-month old, 21-lb peanut who is taking the world by storm! He is unbelievably sweet and cuddly, plays well with others, and is just undeniably super cute. If you knew his backstory, you’d be even more impressed by his sunny disposition… Linden came into rescue from a pretty bad hoarding case. Given his pint sized stature, he was bullied by the other dogs. He was skinny, covered in mange, and was in quite a pitiful state. Thanks to Big Fluffy, his coat has grown back, his fur is soft and glistening, and he greets each day with a smile!
Linden is good with other dogs and with dog-savvy cats. He is crated trained and *almost* fully house trained… he’s on the cusp of big things!! He can be vocal when he’s telling you what he wants. Linden is perfection on a leash and would love lots of walks so he can continue to see the world. He’s still a puppy, so one should expect all of the usual puppy antics – chewing, continued work on puppy manners, etc. Linden will need someone to provide consistent training and who uses positive reinforcement to reward good behavior. He’s a sensitive little man, and responds much more favorably to positive reinforcement than negative correction.
Linden is adoptable in NC, SC, GA, and FL. If you’re interested in adopting Linden, please complete an adoption application at www.bigfluffydogs.com, and then email kim@bigfluffydogs.com. Thank you!
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at http://www.bigfluffydogs.com/online-app.php. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM ADOPT-A-PET: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in it's listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters must understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for:1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only "hold it" for one hour per month of age (ex. a 4 month old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break).2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old, to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise.3.) Socialization: The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home.4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded tenfold, for years to come.Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy.Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time consuming, and can be expensive.All Dogs Require:Supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well socialized dog is more than worth the effort put in to get them there.
