Mia AKA Duchess

*Fostered in the Niagara region*<br/><br/>Duchess is a 4 year-old, 13lb Shih Tzu mix with a big personality wrapped in a petite, adorable package. She’s a girly girl with a touch of sass who loves her plushy toys, going for rides, and sporting her favourite hair bows.<br/><br/>Duchess is cautious when meeting new people and may bark at first if she feels threatened, but with slow introductions and gentle patience, she warms up into a loving and loyal companion. She’s especially fond of nuzzling into your neck and giving little nose kisses once she trusts you. She has done well with kids aged 8 and 10 years old , and would do well in a home with respectful kids. <br/><br/>She is house-trained and doing well with crate-training. She enjoys brushing sessions once she feels safe. While she may need coaxing on walks due to her skittish nature, she eventually settles in and enjoys exploring the outdoors. <br/><br/>Duchess has a medium energy level and minimal separation anxiety, making her a well-rounded companion for someone with a calm, dog-savvy lifestyle. Her ideal family will have a quiet home and plenty of patience to help her continue blossoming.<br/><br/>Name: Duchess (aka Mia)<br/><br/>Breed: Shih tzu mix <br/><br/>Age: ~4 years <br/><br/>Weight: ~13lb<br/><br/>Sex: Female, spayed<br/><br/>Colour: Red<br/><br/>Medical: No concerns <br/><br/>Good with men: Yes, with slow intros <br/><br/>Good with women: Yes, with slow intros <br/><br/>Good with kids 0-6: Unknown, but suggest no due to her being timid <br/><br/>Good with kids 7-15: Yes, has been around kids and enjoys being around them <br/><br/>When the dog meets new people, she: Does not want to interact at first, but warms up, Will bark<br/><br/>Good with dogs: Yes, prefers dogs of similar size who like to play chase<br/><br/>Good with Cats: No, will chase<br/><br/>Crate training: Enters crate with coaxing, must be placed in crate, Settles after some barking/whining<br/><br/>House trained: Yes<br/><br/>Resource Guarding: None seen<br/><br/>Walks on a leash: Nervous and needs coaxing, Once she feels confident and past her skittishness she walks well, sometimes pulling<br/><br/>Energy level: Medium <br/><br/>Areas to work on: Confidence building <br/><br/>What type of environments would NOT be suitable for the dog? Condo/apartment<br/><br/>Any noted separation anxiety? Minimal<br/><br/>Barker: Average

*Fostered in the Niagara region*

Duchess is a 4 year-old, 13lb Shih Tzu mix with a big personality wrapped in a petite, adorable package. She’s a girly girl with a touch of sass who loves her plushy toys, going for rides, and sporting her favourite hair bows.

Duchess is cautious when meeting new people and may bark at first if she feels threatened, but with slow introductions and gentle patience, she warms up into a loving and loyal companion. She’s especially fond of nuzzling into your neck and giving little nose kisses once she trusts you. She has done well with kids aged 8 and 10 years old , and would do well in a home with respectful kids.

She is house-trained and doing well with crate-training. She enjoys brushing sessions once she feels safe. While she may need coaxing on walks due to her skittish nature, she eventually settles in and enjoys exploring the outdoors.

Duchess has a medium energy level and minimal separation anxiety, making her a well-rounded companion for someone with

*Fostered in the Niagara region*

Duchess is a 4 year-old, 13lb Shih Tzu mix with a big personality wrapped in a petite, adorable package. She’s a girly girl with a touch of sass who loves her plushy toys, going for rides, and sporting her favourite hair bows.

Duchess is cautious when meeting new people and may bark at first if she feels threatened, but with slow introductions and gentle patience, she warms up into a loving and loyal companion. She’s especially fond of nuzzling into your neck and giving little nose kisses once she trusts you. She has done well with kids aged 8 and 10 years old , and would do well in a home with respectful kids.

She is house-trained and doing well with crate-training. She enjoys brushing sessions once she feels safe. While she may need coaxing on walks due to her skittish nature, she eventually settles in and enjoys exploring the outdoors.

Duchess has a medium energy level and minimal separation anxiety, making her a well-rounded companion for someone with a calm, dog-savvy lifestyle. Her ideal family will have a quiet home and plenty of patience to help her continue blossoming.

Name: Duchess (aka Mia)

Breed: Shih tzu mix

Age: ~4 years

Weight: ~13lb

Sex: Female, spayed

Colour: Red

Medical: No concerns

Good with men: Yes, with slow intros

Good with women: Yes, with