Sunny is a spirited, loyal 8-pound Yorkshire Terrier born November 23, 2023. He is affectionate, clever, and loves staying close to his person. Once comfortable, he enjoys sitting on laps, relaxing on the couch, and soaking up attention.

Sunny is an anxious, skittish, environmentally sensitive dog who improves with predictability, structure, and time. He has a history of biting a child and nipping at visitors, so careful management around guests is essential. He is not considered generally aggressive, but he can escalate to biting in certain circumstances.

Ideal Home

Sunny needs an experienced adopter committed to confidence building, consistent boundaries, and ongoing training. A quieter, single-family home without children under 16 is required. A no-pet home may be the best fit, although a resident dog may be considered with the right adopter; Sunny is dog-neutral rather than dog-social.

He does well with slow introductions, has been respectful around a miniature poodle, and shows little interest in other dogs. He may have separation anxiety and can be alert to household noises, though he settles quickly after barking.

Ongoing Health

Sunny’s $875 adoption fee includes vaccinations, deworming, flea and tick prevention, a nose-to-tail health exam, dental care if needed, and any additional surgical care required. It also includes 30 days of Trupanion pet insurance with immediate coverage on adoption day for illnesses or injuries that are not pre-existing.

Training & Support

Sunny is house trained, goes to the door when he needs to go outside, and can sit on command. He is a polite walker and enjoys two 30-minute walks plus a shorter bathroom walk. He is crate resting when left alone and sleeps in his crate at night, though continued positive crate conditioning is recommended.

He will benefit from short, consistent training sessions focused on engagement, basic obedience, confidence, leash handling, household boundaries, settling, and looking to his handler for direction. He should be managed around visitors with a leash and appropriate structure, especially while he adjusts.

Application Details

• An experienced adopter is required.
• Homes with children under 16 will not be considered.
• A quieter, single-family home is preferred.
• A no-pet home may be the best fit; homes with a resident dog may be considered with the right adopter.
• The full trainer assessment will be provided during the adoption process with the selected applicant.
• Applications start by contacting the provider through Wags.

The adoption fee also includes food, toys, a leash and collar, a seasonal winter coat, poop bags, and dishes.

Transportation

No specific transportation options are stated.