Daisy is a little dog without the little dog syndrome. She was obviously a beloved pet and it is unfortunate that her owner passed away and Daisy is now in need of a new home. She is just a wonderful little girl. She is approximately 4 years old and weighs approximately 18 lbs.
Daisy knows she’s tiny, adorable and relatively helpless, so she’s always seeking to her owners for love and warmth (literally and figuratively!) She was very hesitant with us when she first came over, but it was clear she came from a loving home as she is in great health and is fully house trained. She quickly gained our trust, and we gained hers. She is perfectly house trained and hasn’t had a single accident, which is rare when fostering a dog! She really wants to hold it and waits to go on grass!
Daisy is slightly timid with new people, but gets over it within minutes. She may provide a bark or two at a new person, but a quick reassuring gesture makes her warm up to any situation. I’ve watched Daisy be “chased” by a common fly outside. She seems very willing to see new dogs, although she doesn’t appreciate being chased. Daisy’s confidence comes with familiarity. Within minutes, she will be on the lap of a total stranger if they bend down to greet her. I cannot see her being aggressive towards cats, although I do not have cats in the home.
Daisy is pretty relaxed. While she’s most comfortable lying beside you on the couch, she will sit in her bed, and if she doesn’t like what’s on TV (aka tired), she’ll leave you to go to her bed and sleep there until you go to bed. She’s not had a single accident in the house, and when we leave, she appears to be okay with it, although is very happy when we return.
Daisy’s favourite thing is to steal your body heat and fall asleep. She is totally in heaven if you let her sleep at your feet, or on your lap. She’s pretty relaxed, but does occasionally get in a “goofy” mood and wants to play… Which is basically running around in circles and pouncing at your feet. She’s very gentle with her mouth and doesn’t bite. She is a very clean little dog and appears to shed very little. She is not a barker and would be fine for apartment living.
She is a little dog, so probably got away with minimal training. She knows off, go lay down/go to bed, sit (50/50), and kind of understands that you want her to go to the bathroom right when you let her out. It is not often that I will trust a foster dog to be left out of the crate while I am not home but Daisy is great and we have had no issues with her roaming freely in the home. She’s really been a super great dog! She does a nervous dance in front of you and just stares at you with her big eyes when she wants something (food, or being let out).
Daisy is very good when I take her out in the car and prefers to just lie down in the back seat and have a nap until we arrive at our destination. She is fairly good on leash and responds to a gentle little tug to make her heal. She is a begger, any time you are eating or in the kitchen, she looks up to you for food. She is very responsive to “go lay down!” and will leave you alone after you say this.
Daisy is a great little dog that will be great with a family who has time to give her the love and affection that she deserves. She was left all alone when her owner sadly passed away. Its clear that she thrives on love and cuddle time, and is a lap dog who has no reservations about being picked up and brought around the house. She generally sticks closely by her people, but does not need constant attention and is able to amuse herself.
She doesn’t need a lot of exercise. I can personally see her with a family with responsible children, or as a companion for someone who is home the majority of the time. She will bring happiness to anyone lucky enough to have her!
If you believe Daisy would be an ideal pet for your family, please submit an application for consideration.
