Baltimore, MD - Chihuahua. Meet Teddy a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Chihuahua

Color

Tan/Yellow/Fawn

Age

1 year 6 months old, Puppy

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

11 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Baltimore, MD

1-year-old Teddy was found as a stray and brought into the shelter by a Good Samaritan who reported that people in the neighborhood were abusing him.

Shortly after, Teddy was adopted. Unfortunately, he was returned after just four days due to behavior in the home, which included reactivity towards strangers, possible resource guarding, and biting multiple people (to note: no bite incident ever drew blood or required medical treatment). The new adopter did, however, note that Teddy did give warnings prior to each bite.
This little guy wasn't allowed to decompress at his new home so he could feel safe. Instead he was passed around and put into stressful situations that caused a few incidents.

Teddy has been stressed and frantic overall when he first arrived at his foster home, but has been fine after a few days of decompression.
He enjoys cuddles with his foster Mom, getting belly rubs and being petted.
In addition, he has been fine with the other dogs in his foster home but can be a little bossy around them. But that is typical of the Chihuahua breed who think they are big dogs with big egos.

Teddy is house-trained and crate-trained. He enjoys going for walks but needs a little more work with leash-training. He will sit for treats.

Teddy weighs 11 lbs, he is neutered, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.

Here is Teddy's rescue journey video: https://youtu.be/87C3Kxu-fn4

If you are interested in this little handsome fella, please send us an email at NeedfulSoulsDogRescue@gmail.com