Lancashire Heeler puppies and dogs in Omaha, Nebraska

THIS POST WILL BE REMOVED WHEN THE DOG IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. INQUIRIES ABOUT THE ADOPTION STATUS WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Meet Charlie: A Colorful Pup With a Candy-Coated Personality 🍬 ***Charlie has very specific emotional and behavioral needs, so please read his entire bio before applying to adopt.*** -Breed: Smooth Chocolate Double Dapple Miniature Dachshund -Age: 1.5 years (Born on Halloween! October 31, 2023) -Size: Small but full of spunk -Health: Fully vetted, neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and on heartworm prevention Born on Halloween, Charlie is as full of treats and tricks as you'd expect! With his striking double dapple coat and bright, expressive eyes (one is partially blue!), this little guy is bursting with personality—and he’s ready to find a forever home as special as he is. Charlie had a tough start, rescued from a commercial breeding facility. He was later adopted but returned when his big emotions and high energy became too much for his first home to manage. That’s where his story begins again—with a second chance and a fresh start. 🧡 What Makes Charlie Special Charlie is a cuddler at heart. He adores people, seeks out affection, and has a playful, silly side that’s endlessly entertaining. He’s potty trained, though he might tinkle a little if he gets too excited—it’s part of his over-the-top charm! He loves going on walks and exploring, but his enthusiasm can take over. With treats and firm guidance, he does well, but if you lose focus, Charlie’s ready to turn your calm stroll into a full-on sprint and barkfest. A leash, a plan, and some yummy bribes go a long way. ⚠️ What Charlie Needs Charlie feels deeply—especially when it comes to fear. If cornered or overwhelmed, he can react with defensive aggression. He’s not mean, just a dog who learned early on that sometimes the best defense is a loud offense. He needs an adopter who’s dog-savvy, patient, and attentive to his signals. With other dogs, Charlie is hit or miss. He tends to mirror the energy around him: calm dog, calm Charlie; excitable or confrontational dog, and Charlie will try to take control of the situation. A mellow canine companion could be a great match, with proper intros and supervision. 🏡 The Right Home for Charlie Charlie is looking for: *A calm, experienced home (no small kids) *A person who can commit to his emotional growth *Structured walks, continued training, and lots of cuddles *A securely fenced yard *No cats *Someone who sees past the challenges and into the heart of a dog who wants to be understood Charlie is a diamond in the rough—a dog with a whole lot of personality, love, and life to give. If you're the kind of person who believes in second chances, who loves a challenge and celebrates small victories, Charlie is ready to meet you. Interested in adopting Charlie? Fill out an application at https://www.wagntrainterrierrescue.com/adoption-information and let’s talk and see if you’re the hero he’s been waiting for. 🐾 The suggested adoption donation for Charlie is a minimum of $300 and goes toward the high cost of veterinary care for our rescue dogs.Wag N Train Terrier Rescue adopts to an extended geographical area as long as we can locate a local volunteer to perform the required home visit. Approved adopters are required to travel to Omaha, NE to pick up their newly adopted dog. We do not arrange transport, or fly our rescue dogs without a "pet nanny". All of our dogs that come from a commercial breeding facility require a securely fenced yard AND a resident companion dog, unless the dog's bio states otherwise. Please note, invisible or underground fencing is not considered secure or appropriate containment. Adoption applications can be found at www.wagntrainterrierrescue.com/adoption-information

THIS POST WILL BE REMOVED WHEN THE DOG IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. INQUIRIES ABOUT THE ADOPTION STATUS WILL NOT BE RETURNED. 5 years. That's 1,825 days. A dark dank shed. Stifling in the summer, freezing in the winter. Filthy and matted, loaded with fleas, ear infection and parasites. Nails so overgrown that he walked on the sides of his feet. Rotten teeth. Poor quality food (and probably not enough.) No vet care. Very little human contact. One other dog for companionship (his dad.) He wasn't even given a name. 5 whole years. His whole life. Then one day, the door to that shed opened and he will NEVER have go into it again. This boy now has a name and somehow, even through all of this, he is one of the happiest dogs you'll ever meet. Michael and his dad, Kirk Douglas (see what we did there?) were surrendered from a breeder recently. They spent their whole lives in a shed with very little interaction with people. But dogs, being truly amazing creatures, are so very forgiving. And these boys are 2 of the most affectionate, loving boys you'll ever meet. Michael is a very handsome 5 yr old, 14 lb, long hair black and tan dachshund. He is such a joyful boy that his tail never stops wagging. Velcro dog is an understatement. He will follow you EVERYWHERE and loves to give kisses. He likes to stick that long dachshund nose in whatever you're doing to try to "help." He'll help you with lawn work, laundry, watching TV, whatever you're doing, he's there. He will do best in a home where someone is home more than not as he gets attached to his person quickly. Michael does well with other small dogs. He loves to run and play with another dog his size, so would love a young active sibling to play with. He can be a bit possessive with food, so he is fed in his kennel. But he seems to do fine otherwise. He requires a confident, small resident dog to continue to "show him the ropes" and to help him gain some independence and confidence of his own. He enjoys spending time outside as long as you are outside with him. He gets a little nervous by himself, even if the other dogs are outside with him. A securely fenced yard is a must as he hasn't learned to walk on a leash yet. Michael does great in a kennel. He'll jump in for a treat. He's working on potty training. Spending 5 years in a shed, he never had any rules about where and when he could potty. He's quickly learning to potty outside, but as mentioned, he always wants to be with you, so you do need to go outside with him. He wears a belly band well, so that helps prevent potties in the house. Michael is a barker. (He had to have something to do in that shed for 5 years.) He has a deep, strong bark. He will alert you to any perceived danger. And that pesky squirrel running up the tree. And that neighbor kid riding by on his scooter. And....well, you get the picture. He wouldn't do well in an apartment. We don't think he would do well with small kids as they tend to be unpredictable and make a lot of noise. While Michael loves to follow his foster everywhere and be with her all the time, he can be nervous around new people. It seems he gets more nervous with people that are standing. And it seems possibly men, but we're not sure if it is men in general, or certain men. Honestly, we just don't know yet what it is that makes him nervous about some people, but go straight up to others for loves and pets. I guess spending the first 5 years of your life in a shed will do that to a guy. He will definitely need someone patient, calm and willing to work with him on building trust. Your efforts will be rewarded with lots of snuggles and kisses. If you would like to give this joyful boy a life that makes him forget his first 5 years in a shed, apply to adopt Michael at: at https://www.wagntrainterrierrescue.com/adoption-information The suggested adoption donation for Michael is a minimum of $500 and goes toward the high cost of veterinary care for our rescue dogs.Wag N Train Terrier Rescue adopts to an extended geographical area as long as we can locate a local volunteer to perform the required home visit. Approved adopters are required to travel to Omaha, NE to pick up their newly adopted dog. We do not arrange transport, or fly our rescue dogs without a "pet nanny". All of our dogs that come from a commercial breeding facility require a securely fenced yard AND a resident companion dog, unless the dog's bio states otherwise. Please note, invisible or underground fencing is not considered secure or appropriate containment. Adoption applications can be found at www.wagntrainterrierrescue.com/adoption-information

THIS POST WILL BE REMOVED WHEN THE DOG IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. INQUIRIES ABOUT THE ADOPTION STATUS WILL NOT BE RETURNED. I've got sunshine, on a cloudy day. When it's cold outside, I've got the month of May... Who can make us feel this way? Gladys! Sweet Gladys (aka Ruby Sue) is a beautiful 4 yr old red long hair female dachshund recently released from the commercial breeding industry. This adorable little girl is making great progress from being an anxious skittish breeder dog to being a playful, snuggly pet. With patience and a bit more time, Gladys is going to make someone a wonderful little companion. The biggest "must" for Gladys is a quiet, securely fenced yard. A privacy fence would be a bonus, but as long as the yard is fairly quiet, it's not required. When Gladys hears loud noises outside, she gets spooked and won't potty. Then she has accidents inside. But if she has a peaceful place to potty, she does great with her potty training. So if you live on a main thoroughfare, have noisy neighbors or have long project road construction on your street, you're probably not a good match. She doesn't mind barky neighbor dogs (even bigger dogs, she barks back!) And some noises aren't so bad, like a passing siren. But her first foster lived along L St with loud motorcycles, big semis, noisy pickup trucks and road construction with jackhammers and grinders. All these sounds caused Gladys to struggle with potty training. However, we recently moved her to a foster home with a quieter yard and Gladys has done great! Hardly any accidents, even on cold mornings. She even enjoys spending time sniffing and exploring her new yard since it's more peaceful. So this is a required key to success in her forever home. It's also probably best to keep her in the Omaha area so we can visit the yard with Gladys and see how she reacts prior to adoption. Gladys will also require a small resident dog in her new home to help model appropriate behaviors. She absolutely loves other dogs. She has a "the more, the merrier" attitude and will run and play with other small dogs. She would love to have a small, playful canine sibling to do zoomies with. Gladys likes to hoard toys, so her canine sibling must be willing to share because she will steal their toys when they aren't looking. Gladys enjoys going on walks. She's still learning to walk on a leash and does best paired with a confident dog with good leash skills. But again, loud noises will startle her and she'll try to run from them, so it's still a work in progress. Gladys is kennel trained. But she prefers to not be in the kennel if given the option. She loves to sleep in the big bed with her foster, but she has slept in a kennel and was quiet all night. Gladys is showing signs of a playful, fun personality. She does great in bigger social settings like meet and greets and dog parks. She will happily greet new dogs and people. She enjoys cuddling with her foster while watching TV. When she's excited she'll do zoomies and can even be a little sassy at times. Unfortunately, as sweet and fun as Gladys can be, she still carries "demons" from her past as a breeder dog. She finds a "safe space" in her home, which might be in another room, behind furniture, or in her kennel, and will go there when she is feeling nervous. We can tell sometimes that she wants to come out and join everyone as she peaks around corners, but something holds her back. She will just need some more time and patience to learn she is safe. Sometimes she just needs a little space and some reassurance. Gladys does have an easily manageable eye issue. We noticed that she squinted a lot out in the sun. A trip to the eye specialist discovered she has iris hypoplasia. Her irises never fully developed, so they don't fully contract properly. This lets in more light than normal, thus the squinting as a kind of a "self correction." There's nothing that needs to be (or can be) done for this and it doesn't damage her eyes or cause issues with vision. The eye specialist did say we could try some doggles or other doggie sunglasses to see if they would make her more comfortable when outside. We haven't done that yet as we have been more concerned with potty training and didn't think wearing sunglasses would help with that process. She also has poor tear production, so the eye vet prescribed cyclosporine drops every other day. She will need to check in with the eye vet (it may possible to move this issue to your vet, if they are comfortable with that) a few times a year to refill the drops. Could Gladys be your sunshine on a cloudy day? If you're ready to make Gladys your girl, fill out an app today! The suggested adoption donation for Gladys is a minimum of $500 and goes toward the high cost of veterinary care for our rescue dogs.Wag N Train Terrier Rescue adopts to an extended geographical area as long as we can locate a local volunteer to perform the required home visit. Approved adopters are required to travel to Omaha, NE to pick up their newly adopted dog. We do not arrange transport, or fly our rescue dogs without a "pet nanny". All of our dogs that come from a commercial breeding facility require a securely fenced yard AND a resident companion dog, unless the dog's bio states otherwise. Please note, invisible or underground fencing is not considered secure or appropriate containment. Adoption applications can be found at www.wagntrainterrierrescue.com/adoption-information