Rami

ADOPTERS MUST LIVE WITHIN 150 MILES OF WOODSTOCK IL Rami Breed: Chihuahua Gender: Male Neutered Age: 8 years HOUSETRAINED: Yes (may mark at first, will wear belly band) ANIMAL COMPATIBILITY: Friendly dogs who are OK with him being the boss are fine | Will half-heartedly chase cats but means them no harm ?KID COMPATIBILITY: Adult home only ENERGY LEVEL: Low; couch potato and homebody? SPECIAL NEEDS: Can be extra spicy when he doesn't like something; needs positive reinforcement only and quiet home without a lot of traffic; prefers women over men Hola! I'm Rami! I am an adorable and very fun little guy. I love love love to play fetch and play with my toys, and am as cute as a button. However, for those true Chihuahua fans out there, I can also be a little "spicy" when I want to be. True to the Legend of Chihuahuas, I can be quite the little landshark when I want to be, BUT I don't have any front teeth so I truly am "all bark, no bite". I've come a long way in my foster home, and will do just fine in a quiet home with a chihuahua-savvy dog lover. My life before coming here was full of abuse, so I am in need of a quiet, gentle, soft-spoken home that understands positive reinforcement and sweet talking me when I am upset. Because of my previous life, there are a lot of things I worry about, but if you win my trust, we can figure almost anything out! For the right Chihuahua lover, I am a funny, loving little dude with a side of snark. I am not a "purse dog" or one that you can carry around wherever you go. I'm more of a sit next to you on the couch once we are friends sort of independent dude. I respond well to being shown gently that I am ok when certain things need to happen - like I need to get a harness on for a walk, or I need to be picked up. I will do best in a home that believes in gentle, calm redirection of my naughty behaviors, and one that understands that an old dog CAN learn new tricks if you set me up for success. I'm making great strides here, and I will succeed in a home that is fond of a mighty and often very funny Chihuahua like me. I'm definitely not for a home with little kids or lots of visitors, but I'm totally cool with hanging out in the bedroom when visitors stop by. There's that setting me up for success part of things, right? I coexist just fine with other dogs as long as they don't want to share things with me. Once we have that figured out, I actually enjoy the company of another friendly dog, and look to them for guidance on behavior. Dogs that just roll their eyes at me when I worry about my stuff and don't respond to my big talk are the best sort of buddy for me. I'm really a couch potato, happy to hang out. I will potty outside like a champ on schedule, and will use potty pads inside when the weather is yucky. I am content to sit out on a patio with you on a nice summer evening, but otherwise I prefer the indoor life. I forgot to mention that you'll need to supply me with LOTS of toys because nothing makes me happier than playing! I love squishy toys and squeaky toys and tennis balls my size! I also love lap time, working for treats, and snuggly soft beds. I'm quite adorable when I'm on my very best behavior, which is more often than not these days, but in a new home I will absolutely regress a bit. That's where you winning me over with love and treats comes in! So, if you are willing to give a sweet old Chichi with a side of hot sauce a chance so we can live happily ever after together, please fill out an app and ask to meet me! ADOPTERS MUST LIVE WITHIN 150 MILES OF WOODSTOCK IL