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CITY, STATE: Nashville, TN

NAME:  Diego

AGE:  4

SEX:  Male

WEIGHT:  12lbs

COLOR: mostly black with some tan

COAT:  Smooth

UP TO DATE:  Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Yes

ADOPTION FEE:  $285.00                 + $15.00 chip fee

HOUSETRAINED:  Yes, 80-90% with a couple of accidents (he is improving)

CRATE TRAINED: Yes, jumps right in when you tell him to (though he prefers you to be in the same room with him or he may whine)

LEASH TRAINED:  Yes

SPECIAL NEEDS:  No

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  Has not been around many, but has been very polite to children in passing: licks their hands and is not aggressive.

HOME W/ OTHER DOGS:                       MALE:  Yes     FEMALE:  Unknown but would not expect this to be an issue

HOME W/ CATS:  No, but my expectation is that he would be fine. He’s enthusiastic so it would be up to the cats to set the boundaries

MICROCHIP #:   981010001920862

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:  28^th of the month

FOSTER HOME:  Kait, kait.cassell@gmail.com

RESCUE #:  2015-10-24-01

BIO:

Do you want someone to snuggle with and to love you unconditionally? If so, Diego is perfect for you! This little guy is the biggest lover you will meet: he wants nothing (and I mean nothing) more than to be a lap dog where he can give you tons and tons of kisses. He is an absolute sweetheart that can’t wait to find someone to give all of his love to. He is very much a people dog and loves anyone and everyone. There is no pup more social than Diego!

He is a little shy at first but warms up extremely quickly. I do not anticipate much of an adjustment period with him, so long as he has someone to love and cuddle with. He was playing with my dachshund and cuddling on my lap in under an hour. He does great with other dogs: he is not food aggressive or dominant, though I would say he prefers smaller dogs (like most dachshunds).

Diego is VERY agile, this little guy can jump! Be wary of food/drinks at his level, he is clever! He does well being crated at night (he will get right in if you tell him), and he has picked up the dog door in no time. I would say he is about 80-90% potty trained. He has accidents, but we are working on this. It is almost as if he is too excited to go outside if there is anything going on, so sometimes he needs a little longer outside once the distractions are gone. He’s been getting better the longer I’ve had him and I think with enough consistency and positive reinforcement he will get all the way there.

His future home MUST be accepting of a loving boy, because Diego is nothing if not loving. He will do whatever he can to get your attention and give you kisses.

AADR does not recommend dachshunds for families with children under 5, or families planning to have children during the dog's lifetime. Dachshunds are often not patient with little kids, and kids can accidentally hurt a dachshund's back or get bitten.

Please don't let the distance stand in your way of finding your newest best friend. We have volunteers that will help your "new friend" get up and down the East Coast and mid-west. We just can't get them from one coast to the other. For now, please look for dogs on your coast.