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Ruby

Ruby is a sweet natured and timid little dog who has a cheeky and playful side. She's wary of new people, but will make new friends providing they take a gentle and slow approach. She feels overwhelmed by busy or loud environments and is sometimes reluctant to go out on walks, so her adopters will need to be willing to build on her confidence slowly. With people she knows and trusts she's very affectionate and loves nothing more than to climb up on to laps for love and attention. She is a very loving girl looking for a quiet and calm household and a supportive owner who can help build on her confidence and basic training.

Breed
Chihuahua

Age
6 years 1 months old

Weight
4.5kg

Sex
female

Reason for arrival
Stray

Can be left alone?
Yes (please read 'Other notes' section below)

Can live with dogs?
No

Can live with cats?
No

Can live with children?
Teenagers

Garden required?
No (but an enclosed garden would be ideal)

Toilet trained?
Not fully

Travels well?
Nervous

Knows basic commands?
Not yet

Friendly with strangers?
Nervous

Can live in a flat?
Yes

Social with dogs on walks?
Nervous

Needs to attend training classes?
1-2-1 training with a dog trainer required

Owner experience?
Experienced owner

Daily exercise required?
1hr off-lead walk

Medical conditions?
None known

Other Notes

Ruby could live with teenagers who are experienced with dogs. Ruby settles when left alone, and could be left for up to 4 hours, providing this is built up gradually. She is not fully toilet trained so her new adopter should also be happy to build upon her toilet training. Ruby has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and is up to date with flea and worm treatment. She has also been health checked and behaviourally assessed.

Ruby is new

If you are interested in adopting Ruby, please read the information below including the 'Other notes' section, to check your circumstances match theirs. If they do, please take a look at our current rehoming process, and fill out an application form.

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