Leo

Dog | Adult | Male | No Small Kids | No Cats | Small Size | Long Fur | Featured

Like the average Pom, I can be pretty nervous at first and need someone patient who will let me warm up at my own pace. I don’t like when strangers reach their hands straight at me without letting me get to know them first. I’m not a fan of young kids that are inexperienced with dogs and need either an adult only home or a home with chill older kids. I tend to bark at kids, cats, squirrels, and some dogs on leash when outside. I respond really well to positive reinforcement training and hope to continue that to decrease my stress and reactions.

My general anxiety also means that alone time stresses me out and would need someone who is understanding of separation anxiety. I’m not super clingy when you’re home, but I can only handle about 4 hours of alone time during the day and even less later at night. I’ve come a long way with training and medication, but minimal alone time is still a must. I’m not destructive or harmful to myself, but I do bark during separation anxiety episodes. It might be hard for me to live with shared walls.

I would LOVE to have at least one other dog at home. In fact, I probably need a dog buddy. This could significantly decrease my anxiety both when alone and throughout the day. Playing with dogs is my favorite thing ever. I board with a group of dogs and go on pack adventures regularly, and the people taking care of me say I’m at my most relaxed and easy going when surrounded by other dogs. A major plus would be a fenced yard for me to play with my dog siblings all day.

In the right home environment, I will be the most loyal, snuggly friend for life. Patience and enrichment is a must, but it will be so rewarded.

Est. DOB: 1/9/2024      Weight: 14lb