My name is TWIX!

Intake Reason: Surrendered by owner
Weight: 15#

Known with:
·Cats: Unknown
·Dogs: Lived with a Spayed Female 9 yr old Lab mix and a Spayed female 4 yr old Terrier mix.
·Kids: Lived with children 6,7 & 10 yrs old and did great.

Hi ya, my name is Twix and I am a sweet and spunky lad. I was a stray at MADACC and was adopted by a very nice family but we were not the right match; I was having some house-training issues and get anxious when I am alone. I am looking for a family who will set some boundaries and crate me when I am alone. I may not be a great fit for communal living because I can be quite vocal when I am all by myself and close-by neighbors may not appreciate that. In my new home I should not be allowed on the furniture because, for whatever reason, being on a couch or chair makes me want to pinkle. Although I do not have a clear signal to ask to go outside, if I am given ample opportunities to use the facilities I do pretty well when I am not on the furniture. One other fun-factoid about me is that I like you to be with me outside when I go potty rather than being outside by myself. And as long as we are out there together, you can heap lots of praise on me and give me lots of yummy treats when I do eliminate to help reinforce the behavior. I may not be super-high-octane but I am an active guy who likes to run, play fetch and romp with other pooches. Not only did I live with a couple canines but I also went to dog parks, played with the neighbor dogs and get to participate in the playgroups at the shelter. I am an outgoing lad who will readily greet you; I tend to jump up to say ‘hi' but that is only because I am vertically challenged and I am trying to get close to you. I am an affectionate lap-lover who is calm and gentle; rather than join you on the couch, perhaps we can both camp out on the floor for our snuggle sessions. I am a smart boy and know the cues for ‘sit', ‘come' and ‘relax on mat'. Successful training requires perseverance, patience and time; I will need you to be consistent and firm but always use only positive reinforcement methods. It I also important to keep training sessions short and exciting because I can get bored easily. I may be pint-size but I am a tough chewer so my toys should be able to handle rough play. I am a loveable spitfire who promises to be devoted to you and will enjoy any activity we can share together; I love family time. If you are looking for a small dude with a big heart and a big personality, maybe a Jack Chi is in your future. Stop by to meet me in person and discover how adorable and dynamic I am.
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