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My name is Dochi!

Posted over 2 years ago | Updated over 2 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Small)
Color
White - with Brown or Chocolate
Age
8 years 3 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
11 kg (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Short legs- a long body- very cute. That’s me! Hi, I’m Dochi. I’m 6 years old, weigh about 11kg and am a mixed breed.
I had a rough life in the beginning. I used to live on a dog meat farm where there were so many dogs living in filthy constricting cages and were barely fed nor cared for. In April of 2019, there was a huge forest fire in the Gosung area, South Korea. Luckily good people found us during the fire and a few of survived dogs (I was one of them) were rescued right away.

I had zero exposure to much of anything before I came into the shelter. I have never interacted with people so I had to work on building confidence and improving socialization.

I’m still a little shy and nervous around people. With strangers, I can get treats from them but I would back up a bit when people start petting me. People can hold and lift me, but please be gentle and slow. I get a little anxious when people try to grasp me.
After living in a foster home, I got much better. I follow my foster mom everywhere and I let her pet me. Every day I gain confidence and feel comfortable. But please be patient with me, I just need a minute to warm up.

I am fostered with big and smaller dogs and we all get along. However, I don’t get too excited when meeting a new doggy friend. I would gently say hi to friends but I love to play alone and chill.
When I met a cat, I was not interested at all.

I’m a good walker. I don’t mind urban noises and follow the handler well.
A few more things about me, I love to eat and I don’t guard my resources at all. If you have a good treat for me, I could easily run up to you and sit pretty. I don’t want to mention this but my foster mom said, since I’m not an active dog, I can easily gain weight. Please monitor my weight and be a little strict on my diet.

I am also mastering crate training. I eat and sleep in a crate during the day.
I prefer the outdoor- potty but I randomly mark my territory indoors if I get comfortable. For the first couple of days or weeks, I would highly recommend you get me a diaper wrap until we set the regular bathroom routine.

I am absolutely adorable but please remember that I am a shy dog who is just learning how to function in the world so if you are prepared for all of that I look forward to meeting you!

* He is currently in South Korea and will be flying to Canada if he finds a foster/forever home

To see more videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIsLTtIpe3JyggWH8vCFzYq_x2l_vPIRl
For more pics: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xhBYHlJcRBvNInoAiFGZxr2KgYlvNxlE


Health Issue
-Heartworm negative 2022-05-24
-Heartworm pills, tick & flea pills 2022-07-30
-Grade 2 patella luxation
-Need regular ear cleaning

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