Whats up! My identify is Jigs. As my identify suggests, my historical past is a little bit little bit of a puzzle. Here’s what I do know for positive. I weigh 40 kilos! I’m about 4.5 years outdated. I’m a mixture of quite a few breeds per the DNA testing my foster dwelling had accomplished (I’m 39% Frenchie) and somebody sadly cropped my ears in some unspecified time in the future. I am chipped, neutered and HOUSEBROKEN!
We have now been capable of put a number of the puzzle items into place:
Piece #1: I got here from a shelter so nobody REALLLLLY is aware of a lot about my historical past. I used to be scared, in an unfamiliar setting and I did not know methods to deal with all of it. I used to be a little bit an excessive amount of for my first foster dwelling, so I moved to Florida to work on my conduct points extra with my present foster dwelling.
Piece #2: Beneath ZERO circumstances can I be put right into a crate or any construction that has chain hyperlink steel. Crates are by no means going to work…I’m harmful if put inside one and can hurt myself! This can be a enormous piece that received stuffed in. No matter occurred to me earlier than I got here to the rescue clearly was not good and I developed fairly dangerous anxiousness. I’ll want a house with a fenced yard and one that’s not chain hyperlink. I actually love a kiddy pool! It’s sooo a lot enjoyable! For those who might put one within the yard for me, that might be superior!
Piece #3: It was found that placing me on Prozac (for my anxiousness) and Benadryl (to assist maintain me calm) has been a recreation changer. I WILL NEED TO BE ON THESE FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. My foster dwelling labored with knowledgeable canine coach once I first got here to them and nonetheless have 2 pay as you go periods left. The coach has supplied to whoever adopts me these periods as two 1-hour digital coaching periods to assist transition me into my new dwelling.
Piece #4: With the correct treatment, I’ve become a sofa potato and realized that I like to be beloved on. It is actually cool! The sofa is my most well-liked location when my people are doing yard work or what-not!
Piece #5: I growl to speak. If I’m within the automobile and a stranger walks by and I believe they’re too shut, I’ll “growl.” I’m simply redirected although. This can be one thing from my previous additionally. If I would like one thing, I’ll let with a growl too. My growls sound totally different relying on the circumstance.
Piece #6: I really like driving within the automobile and in a utility automobile, clipped in for security in case I see a deer or one thing. You’ll be able to’t belief deer.
Piece #7: I bounce on people to say hey! Now that I do know what love is, I attempt spreading the enjoyment to all I meet. Generally I get carried away a little bit, however I imply properly.
Piece #8: I am wholesome however have a historical past of a benign rectal polyp that wanted to be eliminated. I might want to have a rectal examination with every yearly examination I’ve. The tumor was benign, but it surely did have some markers that indicated that that is one thing that must be watched.
Piece #9: I’m tolerant of getting my ears cleaned, and I really like water, however I’ll nonetheless have to be eased into being shampooed and scrubbed as typically I actually am simply not within the temper. I get my nails trimmed on the vet as I don’t love my toes being touched/dealt with. I additionally don’t actually love my personal elements being dried after a shower.
Piece #10: As a result of I’m so vocal, I can’t do properly in an condo. I’m good on a leash, although.
Piece #11: I like different canine, folks and nibbling on my stuffy. I would like a house the place I’m the one pet as I’m an consideration hog. Nevertheless, I might be okay in a house with different calm canine. I additionally can be okay with home cats which might be calm however outside cats working round will result in a chase.
Piece #12: I’ve met kids earlier than but when positioned in a house with them, it could be greatest that the children be youngsters and canine savvy.
Piece #13: I’m not a morning canine. I don’t wake within the AM till prompted or pressured to take action. I might a lot fairly simply cuddle in mattress till I determine it’s time to rise up.
Piece #14: I might do properly in a house with somebody who works from dwelling or a minimum of somebody who is ready to come go to with me someday throughout their workday.
Piece #15: I’m actually blossoming in my foster dwelling as a result of they have been affected person with my “quirks.” I’ll want a relaxed, dog-savvy dwelling and one the place persistence with me will proceed. Hey, I need us each to succeed. I’m making progress from my previous life, however I’ll nonetheless want a gentle hand (or paw) to carry as I proceed my journey of getting over my previous!
I can not wait to satisfy you! Now, I’ve received to get again to taking part in and showcasing my zoomie abilities after which how properly I’ve mastered the craft of sofa napping!
~Jigs
