Bash

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Bash 8 years old 10 pounds Chiweenie Fostered in Raleigh Short version: Experienced home, no kids under 16, working family friendly, housetrained, crate trained, leash trained, follows you around the house, great car rider. Bash graduated from training last week and has been settling into his new foster home exceptionally well. We have been thrilled with his progress and his foster family has fallen head over heels in love with this adorable little dude. And they would adopt him if they had room at their inn – even the foster dad who typically isn’t a chiweenie fan is smitten. Here are 10 reasons why Bash is the perfect dog for you: 1. You want to feel like a celebrity and the most important person in the world when you come home. Bash is SO happy to see you and gives you the most adorable tail wags and entire body waggles. 2. You have no kids under 16. Because Bash has bitten in the past and could bite again, we cannot make any exceptions on this. 3. You want a dog that is housetrained, great in the car, crate trained. Bash is both of these in spades. He needs to sleep in his crate and wouldn’t be a fit to sleep in a big bed – see number 6 about boundaries. 4. You need a shadow. Bash wants to be near you at all times. He follows you to the bathroom. He sits beside you while you work on the floor. But he doesn’t want to be all up in your business. He just wants to be nearby. He’s the perfect blend of a best friend and independent. 5. You have a yard. Because Bash can sometimes be moody, he needs a family with a fenced yard (even a small one) to make potty breaks easier in the beginning. 6. You are willing to set boundaries. Bash needs structure and boundaries so he knows that you are the leader or he will try to take over the world. Because almost all of his issues have happened on the couch or a chair, his foster family is having great success with keeping him off furniture and the new family should be prepared to set similar boundaries, especially in the beginning. You can likely get the place where he can get on your lap on furniture by invitation only. 7. You are ok with the fact that Bash sets boundaries. Bash needs your respect as well. Someone was likely not very nice to him in the past so he can occasionally get protective of himself and his space. His foster family always asks him first if he wants to be picked up and he will quickly answer yes by sitting at their feet. He can be protective of his crate and his beds, especially in the evening. His foster family uses a slip lead to guide him off his bed to get in his crate at night to avoid any drama. 8. You like to walk. Bash is great on a leash and loves to go for walks. A tired Bash is a happy Bash. 9. You have no dogs or dogs that respect personal space. He has become friends with a laid-back senior dachshund in his foster home and even snuggles in bed with him sometimes. However, Bash will sometimes growl if another dog gets in his space. So other dogs in the home need to be the type to walk away if he growls and not throw down. However, he avoids drama – even walking out of his way to avoid the active puppy in his foster home. He has also done well in two separate foster homes with a strong pack so we are open to that arrangement for the right family. The biggest thing is a human that’s willing to manage occasional growls and dogs that will walk away. 10. You want the amazing experience of watching a dog learn to trust and blossom into his best self. There is something that words can’t describe about being the person to give a behavior dog the chance they need and see how their love changes your life as well. It’s not easy, but when you get down the road, the journey is a million percent worth it. His new family will need to drive to NC to adopt him – no transports. We prefer a home in NC, VA, SC. Bash is current on vaccines, heartworm negative and has been neutered with a full dental polish at the same time. He has a very mild heart murmur (1/2 out of 6) and had a cherry eye fully repaired in foster care. We would prefer him to be fostered or adopted in NC but are open to nearby states for the right situation. If you are interested, please fill out an application at www.doxiebyproxy.org/application.You can also message us on FB with any questions. We are happy to jump on the phone with you as well. Yes, Bash isn’t for everyone. In fact, he isn’t for most people. But we know that there are others out there like us that are called to the spunky pups. Bash deserves the right environment and person to help him become the best version of himself. We've seen such amazing progress with him over the past 2.5 months and can't wait to see the awesome dog he blooms into. ##2324356##

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Bash, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.