My name is Oliver!

GetALong Dachshund Rescue is pleased to introduce Oliver. Oliver is a small little fellow weighing only 11 pounds and is about 9 years old.

Oliver is a talker - he will let you know when he’s happy or when he’s unhappy with a grumble grumble. Oliver is a very submissive boy who is fearful of dogs who are much larger than he is and will not be adopted to a home with dogs who are over 20 pounds and male. He does well with adult female dogs of his own size or slightly larger who are not overly rambunctious as he finds this behaviour overwhelming.

Sweet Oliver is slowly coming out of his shell after coming to us from an unknown previous life. He is learning to play fetch and loves chewy bones. Oliver is shy and reluctant. It takes him time to warm up and be comfortable but once he does, he is a total sweetheart who will be your best friend who will never leave your side. It seems to us that Oliver is just learning how to be a dog and is just starting to come into his own.

Oliver would like a home with a female who is home most of the time He will slowly warm up to a man, but much prefers to be with a female. He should not be in a home with children under 15 and any children in the home must be calm and gentle. Oliver must be able to sleep in the big bed with his people. He will cry and bark if he cannot see you.

Oliver has significant separation anxiety. He is terrified of being abandoned yet again and will follow his foster mom in Alabama from room to room. His foster mom says that Oliver is her favourite kind of dog - a velcro dog! He needs a calm, quiet environment with lots of structure so he can feel confident and secure.

Oliver is working on his leash training and house training . He is crate trained. Oliver’s house training is a work in progress. He is doing much better than when he came into rescue but he will need his new home to be patient and understand that he may have accidents. He needs to be on a very clear schedule or he will have accidents and h is accidents may increase if he is feeling anxious. All rescue dogs go thru a period of adjustment so understanding and patience is important.

Oliver does have a significant heart murmur but does not yet need any medication. We do have him on some wonderful supplements to help keep him happy and healthy. He does have some dental disease and his forever home will need to have a consultation with a vet regarding the necessity of any procedures.

Oliver is the sweetest of boys who needs a home that will be kind and gentle with him . If you are looking for a cuddle bug that will think his world revolves around you, Oliver is the boy for you! Apply to adopt Oliver today!