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My name is
Diego!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 week ago

Cared for by Every Pet's Dream

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
18199269

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Diego  is a good boy, likes to be close to you when you're sitting around and working on the computer.  He's crate trained, and likes hanging out in his crate during the day when you're away from home.  At night, he learned very quickly to sleep on a bed on the floor, without trying to jump on my bed.  He sleeps quietly until you're ready to get up and let him out.
Diego gets very excited to go for a walk, and gets vocal when he sees you putting on your shoes.  This is a behavior we're working to extinguish right now.
Diego is nervous around new people.  He needs an adopter who will understand from dog stress signs and only let him approach them.  Diego is not a fit for young children in the home, as children can be unpredictable and make him nervous.
Diego's adopters should understand that they should not stick their hands in his face unpredictably, he should be only calmly petted, especially by new people.  Once he knows and trusts you, he will roll over for belly rubs.  Diego is an affectionate dog, but it's best that he goes to a calm home where he can feel secure.
Diego loves to play fetch!  He's also good with other dogs in the home.
Diego can be a little leash reactive, where he barks and pulls towards other dogs.  This is a behavior we're also working on using positive reinforcement.
Energy Level? Medium
House trained? Mostly
Describe how they are on leash? He pulls ahead initially but not hard, and will walk better after a few minutes.  Working on leash manners.
Describe how they are with other dogs? Good in the same household.
Have they been around cats or other animals? How were they? Yes, Diego has lived with cats in his previous home.
Commands they know? Sit, going into his crate with a visual signal
What are their favorite things? Playing fetch
What do they need to work on? leash manners, he can benefit from more basic obedience cues.
How are they when left alone? How long have they been left alone? Good.  Up to 8 hours in his previous home.
Where do they sleep? Crate during the day, on a dog bed on the floor at night.
What is their ideal home? Adult only home, with people who are experienced around nervous dogs and understand stress signs.  



April 11, 2024, 5:29 pm
Rescue
Every Pet's Dream

Contact info

Pet ID
18199269
Contact
Phone
Address
2010 El Camino Real #143, (We do not have dogs at this address!), Santa Clara, CA 95050

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Steps to adopt an Every Pet's Dream animal:

-First, complete the adoption application. Every Pet's Dream Rescue ensures all requirements are met. If you rent, landlord written permission for adoption is required.
-Next is the meet and greet!
-There is a home and yard check.
-Adoption agreement and Adoption fee.

Adoption Fee for Dog is $325.00
Adoption Fee for Cats is $155.00.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Every Pet's Dream Rescue animals are in wonderful, private, foster homes learning every day skills. All animals are seen by appointment only.

We do not have a facility. Our posted address is for mail only. (We do not have dogs at our address!)

Adoption events will be posted in advance.

More about this rescue

Every Pet's Dream is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Foster-based rescue dedicated to saving animals that otherwise would have been euthanized. We provide them a fresh start and an opportunity to find their forever home. In some cases we will take in owner surrenders.

If animals could share their hopes and dreams with us, what would they say? They would say that they want to give love and be loved and cared for their entire lives.

Every Pet's Dream believes that dogs feel safe with rules and boundaries and thrive with training, exercise and love. Cats also feel safe with boundaries, a great place to hide and plenty of love as well.

Adopt for Life and Fulfill Every Pet's Dream!