Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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Single 8 year old chocolate dapple wirehair male looking for serious relationship. Enjoys playing with toys, chewing bones, wrestling with buddies, and snuggling. A bit timid at first, has been let down and hurt before, but with patience, willing to build a loving, trusting relationship with the right person.
Meet Kringle, he's single and ready to mingle. Kringle was recently released from a commercial breeding facility and has decided that a life of freedom is fantastic. Kringle is an 8 yr old (DOB 7/9/16) dachshund that loves being around other dogs of all sizes. He likes to play and wrestle with his canine foster brothers, and also loves to curl up and snuggle with them. He will need a resident "emotional support dog." This resident dog needs to be confident and not afraid of humans, so they can help teach Kringle to trust. He would love a playmate and a snuggle buddy, and he's not picky about size or breed. He was doing fine with cats, even cuddling with them, but one of his foster brothers has started teaching him to chase them, so might be best not to have cats.
Kringle has the best mohawk on the top of his head. Unfortunately, that's most of his hair. His coat is very thin, even bare in areas. We don't know if it's due to poor nutrition, unsanitary living conditions, lack of vet care or some hereditary issue. Or a combo of everything. He has grown some fuzzy hair since being with us, but we don't think he will ever have a thick coat. So he will need some basic care to help keep his skin healthy, such as sunblock in the summer, moisturizer as needed and sweaters and coats in the winter. This gent looks very handsome in sweaters, so dressing up isn't a problem for him.
Kringle is doing great on his potty training. He's only had one accident in the house and even goes to the door when he needs to potty. He's not so fond of the kennel. He barks for a bit after being put in his kennel, but then will settle and lay down. He's been eating his meals in his kennel to help him associate the kennel with good things.
Kringle is not leash trained, so he will need a securely fenced yard. He doesn't trust humans, so if he got away from you, he would not come back when called. So a securely fenced yard is a must for his safety.
As mentioned, Kringle will need a patient and understanding forever home that is willing to work with him to build trust. He spent 8 years in the breeding facility living a life of neglect and abuse, so it will take time for him to learn that not all humans are out to hurt him. You have to get down on his level to be able to pick him up. But even then, you need to be calm and patient, because if you scare him, he will try to run or warn you to back off by nipping at you. For this reason, no kids.
Kringle has been learning to trust his fosters, and will climb up on the couch to curl up next to them and rest his head on their laps. Kringle definitely wants to be loved, he just needs time to overcome the trauma of his past. He's ready to take the chance on love if you are.
This handsome eligible bachelor is ready to enjoy his new life of freedom, but cautiously. If you have the love and patience to work with Kringle, and you have a confident dog that's ready for a new best buddy, fill out an app today to adopt Kringle.
The suggested adoption donation for Kringle is a minimum of $300 and goes toward the high cost of veterinary care for our rescue dogs.Wag N Train Terrier Rescue adopts to an extended geographical area as long as we can locate a local volunteer to perform the required home visit. Approved adopters are required to travel to Omaha, NE to pick up their newly adopted dog. We do not arrange transport, or fly our rescue dogs without a "pet nanny". All of our dogs that come from a commercial breeding facility require a securely fenced yard AND a resident companion dog, unless the dog's bio states otherwise. Please note, invisible or underground fencing is not considered secure or appropriate containment. Adoption applications can be found at www.wagntrainterrierrescue.com/adoption-information
