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My basic info
Breed
Italian Greyhound
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with dogs
Purebred
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Houston
Ever had the desire to win someone’s heart over, to earn their trust, and become the center of their universe? If so, Nino may be your boy. He wants so much to trust his human, to be a part of the human pack. Unfortunately, he missed a very critical stage of development that would have allowed him to learn that humans were meant for loving. He now works at a deficit, but shows potential to become a wonderful companion. Nino will never be a social butterfly with humans, but dogs are not a problem for Nino and actually he relates to them best. Another dog in his forever home would be a way to bridge the gap with his human companion more quickly, but would not be a requirement for him.
Nino is a young boy at 2 years, ideally lots of years to work on his deficiencies. Truly a dog to rescue, lots of patience, consistency and love will go a long way with him. He takes two steps forward and one back, but does make slow progress in trusting humans.
The crate is his favorite place to be, but will now come out on his own to go outside. He understands what is expected of him in his foster home, and he is happy to comply with the routine. Any changes in his routine will take time to adjust to, but rest assured, the adjustment will be made. Although he is not a snuggler, consistent training and reinforcement in this area will help him learn to trust the human touch.
You can tell he very much wants to trust, and would love to snuggle if he could just get past his initial fear. Consistency and repetition will be key in helping Nino earn your trust.
Again, Nino is a dog that truly needs to be rescued, not one to merge immediately into your home. However, seeing the progress made in working with him enables him to quickly sink into your heart. He has tender, loving eyes that will now gaze into his human’s…this has not always been the case. Contact us about Nino if you are looking for a dog to rescue, not just adopt. He is waiting for his special person to love him for him and for the potential that he has inside. He would love to gaze into your eyes.
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