Milo - ADOPTED
Meet the Puppy
Otis and Milo were surrendered from a loving home of four dogs. Unfortunately, the owner was going through a rough patch financially, while also going through cancer treatments with one of her other dogs. She reached out in a cry for help.
Details
Nicknames: Milo
Age: 4 years old
Weight: 14lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 14lbs
Gender: Male
Breed: Shih Tzu/Papillon/Shaggy Dog/Sloth
Shedding: Milo is long haired, and will need regular brushing and grooming. With a healthy diet her shedding can be managed.
Kid Tested: Yes - Kids 15+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes
Temperament
Milo is almost 4 years old, and it’s clear he was very bonded to his human. Milo is a little unsure of new people and surroundings, but after a few minutes for him to adjust, he’s settles right in.
He’s got a typical small dog personality, knows he’s smaller, but likes to pretend he’s a big dog when he’s playing. He’s incredibly playful with both humans and other dogs. He likes to poke his fellow foster siblings when they are sleeping to get him up for another wrestling round. He loves to play ball and fetch. He also insists on being your shadow, so be ready for someone who wants to be part of your day to day happenings. If you leave him in a room or his crate, he doesn’t panic, but he likes to gently remind you that you left him before passing out in his crate!
Given his mild nerves, we are working with a Starmark collar using the pressure and release communication method of walking to teach him to focus on the human instead of all the “scaries” in the world. He has impressed us at how quickly and how well he walks on the collar, building confidence and walking with a pep to his step! He’s becoming an 5 start walking, ignoring all the distractions and focusing on his human guiding him! Way to go Milo!
Update from his Northern Foster: I am shocked he has had no applicants! We had an impromptu gathering wirh friends and dogs, and he was easily the best behaved little dog there. Got along with all humans and dogs, and just sat and observed while other pups yapped away!
We REQUIRE that Milo works with one of our recommended northern trainers initially, implementing a balanced training method. WHY? Because he has thrived so beautifully in this method, gaining confidence and a great understanding of the line of communication. Additionally, we have invested both time and money into her training and future, and we don’t want to see her back track on the foundation. We have already started the foundational work of balanced training. Adopters should be ready to progress into the next step of training! The first session is covered by us, and our recommended trainers will continue to work on confidence, manners, reliability, and FUN.
Those with balanced training experience, and slip lead/training collar/prong collar/remote collar experience are preferred, but NOT REQUIRED!
As an organization, we prefer balanced training over positive only, which is balanced between a ton of positive rewards, but also expectations, rules, and structure to set boundaries. We are firm believers that the more rules you have for your dog when they are young, the more freedom they earn as they get older. So set down expectations and boundaries for your dog now with a trainer and the right tools, so they can be part of all the family fun!
Those who don’t believe in rules, routine, and structure for your dog, need not apply.
Needs
Milo needs regularly activity. He’s playful and active, so it’s important he gets daily walks and ball playing, as well as fun adventures.
Milo needs someone home more often than not. He loves to be with humans, and would struggle if someone didn’t work remotely at least part of his days!
Milo would love a backyard to play ball in!
Milo needs a couch he can sit on! We aren’t huge advocates for allowing dogs to sit on the couch without an invitation from their humans. Milo is SO excited for that invitation, we hope there will many couch snuggles in his future.
Milo does not need to be coddled. Often times small dogs get away with unwanted behaviors (excessive barking, snippy attitude, pacing, and separation anxiety) because they are in small. Instead, Milo has proven that he does great when his human leader is a pack leader not a push over. He does well with structure and guidance to make the right choices!
Because of his cling-on personality, and to avoid separation anxiety in his future, we recommend continuing to crating him for at least one nap a day, and bedtime.
Crate/Potty Training
All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 9pm-6am, and accustomed to some day crate time as well. Puppies also understand the basic concept of peeing outside, but there is ALWAYS a transition period where crate cries and potty accidents WILL HAPPEN in a new home, as the dog transitions to new rules and ways to communicate.
We always recommend keeping dogs crated during nap times, bed time, and when they are alone to protect them from danger such as chewing on cords, socks, and other objects. Foreign objects can get stuck in their stomachs which can result in a very expensive surgery. We also encourage using the crate like a bedroom for your dogs as they get older, where they can take naps, take a break from human interaction, and have a time out. More importantly, the crate provides them a safe place to go to when things get overwhelming, like a lot of people, loud noises, extreme weather. Think of the crate as their “den,” and a place for them to unwind. We all need a break sometimes!
Vetting
All dogs rescued by FAVOR are:
Spayed/Neutered
Microchipped
Vaccinated for Rabies, Bortedella (kennel cough), DA2PL (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus)
Up-to-Date on Flea/Tick Topical Preventative
Up-to-Date on Heartworm Preventative
Dewormed
*Rabies must be administered after 12 weeks of age. If puppies travel before 12 weeks, Operation Favor will refund adopters $15 towards the cost of their rabies shot.
Adopters immediate responsibility will include:
Required: Puppies WILL require DA2PL 3rd booster shots when age appropriate (between 14-18 weeks of age) at the expense of the adopter
Optional: LYME-LEPTO combination vaccine at the expense of the adopter.
Cost
$650 Adoption Fee PER DOG
NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date
In New England - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!
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