Tippy Wilder

Meet Tippy Wilder! A Big Personality in a Little Body!

Tippy Wilder is a 6-year-old Shih Tzu mix with a vibrant spirit and a heart that shines bright-once you've earned it. This little guy is full of happy energy, silly moments, and genuinely sweet affection. When he feels safe and understood, Tippy can be incredibly loving, playful, and deeply loyal to his person.

Ideal Home

Tippy requires a calm, adult-only home with a highly experienced handler-someone well-versed in reactive dogs, resource guarding, and bite history cases. His ideal person will respect his boundaries, avoid forcing interactions, advocate for him in stressful situations, and create a predictable, low-pressure environment where he can feel secure. Tippy is not a candidate for basic training or behavior "rehabilitation."

Ongoing Health

No specific ongoing health conditions were noted in his description.

Training & Support

Tippy has a history of unpredictable reactions and has bitten people he loves when he feels his boundaries have been crossed. He is extremely sensitive about his personal space and will not tolerate being pushed past his comfort level. He can become possessive of his chosen person and does not do well with men. Management strategies can help, but his core personality and reactivity are unlikely to change. He needs someone who accepts him exactly as he is rather than trying to fix or retrain him. Structure and experience are essential.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Tippy is currently located in Seattle, WA. Transportation within WA may be available.