Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
PLEASE READ THE WHOLE POST BEFORE APPLYING AND ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE DACHSHUND EXPERIENCED, HAVE NO OTHER DOGS AND NO KIDS UNDER 12.Meet Starla4 years old12 poundsFostered in Raleigh, NCThe Short List: Must be an only dog due to resource guarding, not reactive to dogs on walks, good with cats, uses pee pads with 75% success, good with kids over 12, and needs an experienced dachshund home with confident leadership and consistent boundaries, would prefer to sleep in the big bed with her personStarla is a gorgeous little girl with a whole lot of love to give. But she's also a girl who has had a rough time and needs a special person willing to help her become the best version of herself.Starla landed in our arms after her mom passed away and her dad entered treatment for addiction. Unfortunately, during the last eight months in her previous home, Starla didn't receive the care or structure she needed and was rarely, if ever, taken outside.Not surprisingly, housetraining is currently Starla's biggest challenge. She came to us without understanding that pottying happens outside. And after 2 months of working on it with her, she has only done her business outside twice - and we are pretty sure that was on accident.However, the good news is that she is successfully using a pee pad about 75% of the time. The other 25% of the time is wherever she feels like going. In the 2 months that she has been with us she has only doing her business outside once. If her new family wants her to go potty outside it will take significant work and patience.Starla is looking for an experienced dachshund home for another reason, too. This girl lacks confidence, and when she isn't sure someone else is in charge, she decides that obviously Starla should be. That can translate into becoming bossy and trying to run the household. She needs someone who can provide clear boundaries, consistency and confident leadership.Starla also needs to be the only dog in her new home. She has displayed resource guarding that has led to fights with other dogs. For everyone's happiness and safety, Starla needs to be the one and only canine princess in her castle. The good news is that she's not reactive when she sees other dogs on walks, so she can still enjoy getting out and about. She's also cat friendly and previously lived with cats.Starla needs a little time and space to warm up to new people. When guests arrive, she will bark and needs to be given her space until she feels comfortable. Proper introductions are important, and visitors should let Starla approach on her own terms rather than forcing interaction. She did nip a guest in a previous foster home when she wasn't properly introduced, so this is something her new family needs to take seriously. In the wrong home, Starla is a bite risk. She can also become protective of her person, which is why she needs a home without children under 12.In her current foster home, Starla bonded with her foster mom more quickly than her foster dad. She was initially cautious around him, but with patience, she's coming around. In fact, she recently decided he was officially worthy of her affection and flung herself backward into his lap for belly scritches! And once Starla trusts you? Oh my goodness, the LOVE.This girl absolutely adores her people. Her foster mom says Starla spends much of the day sitting right beside her, soaking up kisses, scritches and attention. Belly rubs are a particular favorite, and Starla is more than happy to remind you that her belly isn't going to rub itself.Starla is spayed, UTD on shots, had a dental cleaning, HW negative, microchipped.Starla's new family needs to drive to Raleigh NC to adopt, no transports. We prefer families in NC, VA, SC. We are also open to eastern TN, northern GA, DC area and WV for the perfect family. If you are interested in starting the process, fill out an application at www.doxiebyproxy.org/applicationStarla isn't looking for someone who thinks she beautiful and wants a young dachshund.She needs patience with housetraining, consistency with boundaries and someone who understands that trust is earned. In return, you're going to get a beautiful, loyal, incredibly affectionate little shadow who thinks you're the greatest thing in the world.
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