Patches

Patches is a sweet 10-pound little dog with a cautious heart. She is shy and reserved, and she needs a home that will give her the gift of time.<br/><br/>Because Patches is still building confidence, she needs an adopter who will not force interaction or expect immediate affection. Instead, she needs someone who will let her settle in, learn her surroundings, and choose when she is ready to come closer. Positive-reinforcement training and a steady daily routine will be important as she learns to trust.<br/><br/>Patches may be a wonderful match for a patient, experienced dog owner who appreciates the quiet moments and understands that earning the trust of a shy dog is incredibly special. She needs a family ready to invest in her progress and cheer her on every step of the way.<br/><br/>Weight: 10 pounds<br/>Best fit: Experienced adopter or patient household committed to training<br/>Needs: Decompression time, gentle handling, confidence-building, and consistency

Patches is a sweet 10-pound little dog with a cautious heart. She is shy and reserved, and she needs a home that will give her the gift of time.

Because Patches is still building confidence, she needs an adopter who will not force interaction or expect immediate affection. Instead, she needs someone who will let her settle in, learn her surroundings, and choose when she is ready to come closer. Positive-reinforcement training and a steady daily routine will be important as she learns to trust.

Patches may be a wonderful match for a patient, experienced dog owner who appreciates the quiet moments and understands that earning the trust of a shy dog is incredibly special. She needs a family ready to invest in her progress and cheer her on every step of the way.

Weight: 10 pounds
Best fit: Experienced adopter or patient household committed to training
Needs: Decompression time, gentle handling, confidence-building, and consistency

Patches is a sweet 10-pound little dog with a cautious heart. She is shy and reserved, and she needs a home that will give her the gift of time.

Because Patches is still building confidence, she needs an adopter who will not force interaction or expect immediate affection. Instead, she needs someone who will let her settle in, learn her surroundings, and choose when she is ready to come closer. Positive-reinforcement training and a steady daily routine will be important as she learns to trust.

Patches may be a wonderful match for a patient, experienced dog owner who appreciates the quiet moments and understands that earning the trust of a shy dog is incredibly special. She needs a family ready to invest in her progress and cheer her on every step of the way.

Weight: 10 pounds
Best fit: Experienced adopter or patient household committed to training
Needs: Decompression time, gentle handling, confidence-building, and consistency