Little Guy with a Big Heart
Please let me know if you can help us with this situation. We do not want to rehome him but we also do not think we can give him the home needed or attention he deserves. He has been with us about 10 months. We want to be involved in this process; he is a special little guy! Here is Arnie's story in a nutshell:
Arnie's Short Bio:
Hi, My name is Arnie and I am a 4 yr old, 27pound, corgi mix. I have a mystery of a history, but we know it wasn't the best. Good news is that I was taken in by another family for a while who have helped me gain some confidence and manners! I am no longer scared of EVERYTHING (collar, leash, etc), but I still have a ways to go, and don't like to be around other people. With some time to adjust, direction, and lots of treats and snuggles, I would love to be your newest addition! Arnie is a very smart gentleman 90% of the time! He gets along with other dogs in general, loves to play fetch, chase squirrels, and stay near you! This little guy can pack a punch, though. He has a history of separation anxiety and resource guarding. He has nipped a few people out of this anxiety when they are too close or near his food source (his owners). Since learning this, he would do very well with a single owner/couple who keeps more to themself with a backyard or who enjoys walking in non-crowded places. He is crate trained and muzzle trained (Whoever adopts him is provided with his harness, muzzle, trazodone, and a bag of sweet potatoes that he loves from his foster family!) Once adopted, the foster family would love to hear from you and provide any other help/support needed. (Kristen Richard 6786021436)
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We love this dog but have a young child in our home and usually visitors very often. We are EXTREMELY social. We live in an apartment, so there is not much space or a backyard. In Addition, due to our son being so young (almost 2), he requires all of our spare time when not working. Arnie is a fantastic dog when not around other people and is very tolerant/ loving with our son. He is very smart and trainable and a gentleman 90% of the time! He is even registered as an ESA for me at the moment because he is so effective in providing comfort (ex-sleeps next to you, allows you to hold him if you are crying/emotional). He has learned several commands and gets along generally great with our other older dog. He loves to fetch and play in our apartment tennis courts!
Since learning this, we do not have company over because it is too stressful and too much work if you add a toddler into the mix. We have tried having guests over and sometimes he is quiet in his crate, but many times he will not stop unless one of us has him directly touching us in some way the entire time. This would not be so bad, except it is not possible if you have other children over or if I have company alone -it directly stops me from being a host or mom! The separation anxiety is difficult in an apartment complex-our neighbors hear him whine when we are gone aometimes. I have worked on training him concerning his anxiety/guarding, but he really needs someone without a toddler, who is consistent and has been an animal owner in the past and willing to use the muzzle and crate if anyone does visit.
He would do very well with a single owner/couple or someone who keeps more to themself with a backyard or who enjoys walking in non crowded areas. We are the opposite in our lifestyle and are extremely social with others. If I didn't have people coming and going from my apartment everyday, he would do just fine. If I worked from home, he would be the best companion EVER! He has little to no issues with going on walks as long as others stay about 5 feet from him. He is crate trained and muzzle trained but it is still difficult to give him what he needs and crave- more attention, training, and exercise, which my husband and I realistically do not have the funds or time for! Whoever adopts him can have all the stuff we got for him - his harness, muzzle, his trazodone, and a bag of sweet potatoes that he loves! He has come a long way already (no longer scared of us touching him, putting on his collar or leash etc.) We have worked very hard to provide this little guy with love and patience in order that he may continue blooming where he goes next.