Pocket

Dog

Adopted

Pocket's Story

Pocket came to us a owner surrender. Through no fault of her own, this lovely little dog is currently searching for her 4th and forever home. Adoption fee $495

Pets location (City)	Calgary
Dog’s Name	Pocket
Breed Guess	Yorkie/Chihuahua/Terrier
Health?	Spayed
Approximate age	6-7 yers
Approximate Weight	6 lb
Energy Level?	Enjoys playing with toys Loves walks
Socialization	A little shy but warms up when you’re nice
How does this animal behave around men?	A little bit shy/scared of men
How does this animal behave around women?	Loves women
How does this animal behave around children under 10 years old? Check all that apply:	Fear biter around children May growl or snap at children Recommended for kids 14+
How does this animal behave around dogs? Check all that apply:	Lives with dogs but needs guidance Selective with other dogs Shown reactivity meeting other dogs Can be around other dogs with management and proper introductions
This animal has been introduced to: Check all that apply:	Has not been around other animals
How does this animal behave around strange dogs or other animals? Check all that apply: Check all that aply	does not show interest, however will growl if other dogs get in her personal space
DOGS: How does this dog behave around OTHER DOGS and high value food, treats or toys? Check all that apply:	Muscles tense when other dog approaches. Head goes down over the food/toy as other dog approaches. Growls at the other dog.
DOGS: How does this dog behave around HUMANS and high value food, treats or toys? Check all that apply:	Lets you take it. Muscles tense when you approaches.
How does this animal behave around cats?	Respectful with cats Good with our senior cat
Feeding Requirements?	No special requirements
Leash/Collar training?	Already wearing a collar and used to it Learning about walks and loving it Pulls a little on leash Working on developing better skills on leash Reactive to other dogs on leash
Being left alone?	Shows anxiety Needs someone who is mostly home
House training?	Crate trained Solidly housebroken, will bark or pace or scratch door to go outside Can hold it overnight
Fences?	She’s very small and can squeeze under fences
Car rides?	Needs help to get into car but likes to ride Sleeps during car rides She’ll sit in your lap
Nail trimming?	We haven’t tried to trim nails yet
Any additional comments regarding temperament that haven’t been covered by the questions above?	She’s very timid and defensive at first, growling and snapping if you get to close. While fostering her we had a crate that she treated as a “safe space” and she also was content to sleep there overnight. Needs some more training when it comes to barking in reaction to small noises around the house, and people she hasn’t warmed up to.
Profile Information	At first pocket is a reserved and timid dog, but once you gain her trust through time (and some treats), she becomes a loving snuggle bug who loves to stick by your side. Once she comes out of her shell, she’s a little firecracker who may surprise you with how much she loves a game of fetch, and a good belly rub.Pocket’s a quick learner as she has picked up how to sit, stay, dance, and how to indicate she needs to go out, in her time with us. She would thrive in a family without children, that can spend most of the day at home with her, whether thats by your side on the couch, on your lap as you work, or burrowed under some blankets waiting to surprise you.