Sunny is an energetic and sweet girl! She loves to play and is very loving and snuggly. She is very food motivated. She is definitely a Frenchie. She is sensitive and spunky! Sunny has resource-guarding behaviors when it comes to her food or treats, but she does not do this with her toys. She loves chew toys and tug toys. She loves belly rubs and pets and loves wholeheartedly.
Sunny also went through an extensive month-long training program with a canine behavioral therapist to work on simple commands and with focus on resource guarding. Sunny is smart and silly. She would thrive in a home without small children!
Pet's Name:
Sunny
Dog: Primary Breed:
French Bulldog
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
3/20/2022
Age Category:
Young
Where did you get your pet?:
Breeder
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
May 20, 2022
Gender:
Female
Size (at full grown):
Small
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size.:
30
Primary Color:
White
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Tough chew toys, tug toys and ropes, puzzle toys with treats hidden inside, sleeping, playing fetch, tricks for treats, walks, running around house or yard, belly rubs
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
Yes
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, come, wait/stay, no bark, out (to drop something), bed
Has your dog ever exhibited any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, could you please share some details about the situation?:
Resource guarding-she has nipped when she believes her food will be taken or her food space is threatened. She has bitten adults and a toddler when feeling her food was threatened. The bites were not intentional attacks but rather warnings.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
She is fine. Usually uncrated when left alone for short periods. Usually just sleeps in her bed. Crated for long periods alone. Crate trained.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Resource guarding. Does not like people around her when eating.
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?:
She is walked first thing in morning then eats her first serving of food after that. Walked again midday. Walked again around 4:30/5 and given last half of food (1 cup dry food) early evening. Out until bedtime and crated to sleep.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?:
She does have a sensitive stomach, so not good to give too much “people” food.
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? :
Baths every other month unless needed more. Not trimming or grooming.
Does your dog have any dental care routines (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)? :
Infrequently has greenies.
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
How is your dog with other dogs?:
Very friendly: Loves meeting and playing with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?:
Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
She is very cute and very playful and loving. Thinks she is a lapdog.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
Loving home but without small children. Ideally a family with experience with Frenchies. We want Sunny to be loved and given attention and space to play but knowing that she is sassy and needs space with food.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
We love Sunny dearly and are heartbroken to have to say goodbye to her, but she would be better in a home without small children. A family with babies or toddlers is not a good fit because young children do not understand her boundaries with food, and she does not understand what she is doing when her resource guarding instincts kick in. So she is most focused on protecting her food and keeping threats to her food out. Older children or adults will understand that space better and be able to live safely and comfortably with Sunny. She is such a sweet and silly girl who loves fully! She loves attention and affection.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Pet Behavior
Rehoming reason details (if necessary):
Resource guarding has led to her biting (warning bites) our son and my husband and me (not intentional/attacking bites).
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes
Who is your veterinarian?:
Randhurst Animal Hospital in Mount Prospect, IL 60056
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
Purina Pure Plan Small Breed - 1 cup in morning after walk; 1 cup in evening after evening walk; needs to be left alone to eat
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
Yes
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Prospect Heights, IL
Zip Code:
60070
How did you hear about us?:
Google Search
Service Level:
Priority Service: Fast-Track with Maximum Exposure