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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Atlantic, Iowa

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Charlie

Shih Tzu

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos
Council Bluffs, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
FOSTERED IN OMAHA Name- Charlie Age- around 6 Breed- Shih Tzu What was your life like before NDCB/Where did you come from? I lived in Las Vegas and was left at the salon. Who is your main caretaker/favorite person now? My foster Mom you good with kids? Y What age ranges? 13 & Older Are you good with other dogs? Yes, But I sometimes will go after them if they get too close to my food. I live with a Labrador & Doberman. Are you good with cats? Yes, I will sometimes bark at them, if they ignore me Then I Ignore them. Are you housebroken? Yes What is your current potty routine? I sleep in a kennel at night, I go outside in the morning then 15 to 20 minutes after I eat. I get let out at lunch then I go out a couple times in the evening Do you like car rides? Yes Do you like walks? I have not been on walks yet but I think I might like them. How are you on a leash? Do you like toys? What is your favorite toy? I love socks!!!! I like to play tug, but sometimes I get to excited and accidentally nip. Do you know any commands/tricks? No How are your house manners? I love to roam, I dont really like stairs, so my foster parents carry me up and down. Describe your personality- I am a typical Shih Tzu, I will food Guard, I will guard Anything that I find and will nip/ bite if you try to take it away. If you are eating, it's best you not try to pet me as I will sometimes nip. Describe your perfect home- I need a fenced yard, I love being out side with you on nice days. I HATE STORMS, & I just want to be left alone near you, Don't try to cuddle me as I am nervous. I love being picked up, I whimper when I want your attention. I eat twice a day and get a yummy soft snack . I am a very typical Shih Tzu, if food drops, it's mine, I will bite. I have been doing better and listening when foster mom says, No, Drop it, No Mouth

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