My name is Chato!

Chato was adopted from the shelter at approximately 1 year old. He was very shy but had been through their training program and we had hoped that he would warm up and come out of his shell in a secure home. Once home, we noticed some scars that show evidence he may have suffered abuse prior to arriving at the shelter. He is a very sweet dog and loves his people, but is very protective of his home. He did bite on the hand a workman who accidentally arrived in the yard at the same time Chato was going out to potty. He also struggles to get along with the larger dog living in the home, though he's great with the smaller dogs and cats. Chato really needs a home with fewer people coming and going and no other pets (or just one or two other small dogs). He will need socialization training and possibly medication for his anxiety. He loves walks, belly rubs and yak cheese. He will need a fenced yard, but is making strides on recall. He is up to date on all vaccines and medications.