Liza

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NAME: Liza

BEFORE SAFE ESPERANCE: Came to SAFE Esperance as an owner surrender

BREED: Chihuahua x Jack Russell x Red Heeler

Breed Traits:
Chihuahuas love to be with their people and are definitely companion dogs that do not like to be left alone. They are sensitive and can be problematic if overindulged. They love their family but can be aloof or wary of strangers and other dogs so early socialisation is very important. Chihuahuas are not outside dogs. Bright and wilful they will learn if you make it fun.

Jack Russells are lively, independent and clever. They are trainable but have a mind of their own and if bored can dig and chew. They are devoted to their people, affectionate and love being with them so cannot be left for long periods. Gentle exposure/socialisation is a must.

Australian Cattle Dogs (Heelers) are affectionate, devoted and protective of family but can be wary of strangers. Usually attach to one person and love to be close. Very high energy and highly intelligent - they love to have a job and if not mentally and physically worked they will be destructive. Bred to herd by nipping so is mouthy and therefore may nip anything that moves. They have a strong prey drive with other small animals unless reared with them. Not for novice owners.
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ASSETS: Affectionate, clever, friendly, obedient, active, playful and very sweet. Liza is a very happy little girl who is loving the new people and experiences she's had since she's been in foster care with us.

FAVOURITE THINGS: Liza is a typical puppy with bursts of energy where she loves to play with rope toys and any shoes she can get her paws on. She loves to play with the other dogs in her foster home and then will settle down with her person to sleep for a while before waking up and doing it all over again!

ENDEARING FEATURES: She's great with everyone she meets and is a confident and playful little girl.

OTHER ANIMALS: She gets on well with other friendly dogs and would either love another youngish dog to play with in her new home or have a home where she gets to meet other dogs regularly. She can be a little wary of larger dogs and bark at them if unsure. Gradual, gentle exposure will help this. She is curious when she sees cats but is very playful so could probably live with a dog-savvy cat after gentle introduction.

GENERAL INFO: Liza will need some training on her lead as she hasn't had any up to now. She is mostly housetrained but expect the odd accident while she's settling into her new home and routine and has learned to use the doggy door!. She's a clever cookie and is doing well with her command training. She'll benefit greatly from puppy school and ongoing classes into adulthood where she can mix with other dogs.

ESSENTIALS for Liza:

** a loving home where someone is there for most of the day especially in the first six months after adoption
** a home where she is treated as part of the family and is allowed to be inside and out as she needs and sleeps inside at night
** a decent sized garden where she can run and play, sniff and explore
** attendance at puppy school and continued training into adulthood for her to learn and grow confidence
** continued positive, gentle exposure and socialisation
** Liza will have bursts of energy while a pup and will be medium to high energy as an adult dog.

Liza could live with dog-savvy gentle children over 8 years of age who will play and interact with her but know when to give her space.

If Liza sounds like the perfect fit for your family, please send an enquiry and we'll be in touch soon.