SANDY Cairn Terrier Mix El Paso, TX

Dog was brought in by owner who found a new apt. did not allow dogs. Sandy is a female (spayed) has permanent parvo distemper shots, a one y rabies and is two years old is adorable Weight is 17 lbs and is full grown. She ranks 8 out of possible 10 on house breaking. She is microchipped with Home Again Chip 1-800-466-3242 to register nationally cost is $10.99 local registration is $12.50 done at Animal Services at 5501 Fred Wilson Rd on right do not take dog. Spay scar is visable to spay a dog is major surgery sometimes dog has had a C Section which can show identical if adopter sees any sign of coming into season, male dogs flocking around or blood show we will have vet take a look, spay her if he feels it is the problem without any charge to adopting party. Dog has kennel cough shot,(Bordetella) easy care coat. Loves to give slurpy kisses to humans. Good disposition. Dog needs to have house breaking skills honed so for a while walk outside with her saying 'go potty' have a routine, first thing every AM last thing every PM watch dog as she plays and if she stops playing and starts to sniff about take outside then. Be patient if she makes a mistake and goes outside and does not go but comes inside and 'goes' it is likely because she sniffed out another dog has 'gone' there and she does not want to impinge on that dog's rights. We suggest putting down a puddle pad or news papers near the door you want her to use. One of the most common reasons for pet abuse is the frustration of house breaking their pet. You should never spank a dog for mistakes for mother nature. The dog longs to please you if you are always showing displeasure in facial expressions and sour mood, talking loudly to your dog it will feel it has failed. This is devastating to the dog's psyche. Find something to praise. Even if it is getting onto a puddle pad 3/4 of the way. Dog should sleep near you never outside unless you want a dog that is not a companion but a lawn ornament. Dogs put outside feel they have failed their human this goes back to their ancestor, the wolf. The wolf snuggles together at night for safety, companionship and warmpth. The most happy dogs sleep on the bed with their owners but we don't ask that. Dogs should not sleep in store room, garage or basement. A dog in the garage could never alert you to a fire. Could never alert you if the baby starts choking. It is considered humane to crate a dog for intervals of 3 hours and over night never crate for punishment and always crate with a kong. Fresh water should always be available for the dog. Dog is eating Pedigree Adult Small Kibble and a little moist once a day we urge you never to skimp on dog food last year hundreds of pets were sickened or died because the solution used to euthanize horses, cows, domestic pets wound up in the dog food suggesting the manufacturers bought or got carcasses of dead animals and made them into dog food. This may shock people but there are few laws governing oversight of what goes into dog and cat food. The terms used are sketchy such as 'by products' so with cheap brands you will pay through ill health or unhappiness with your pet with cheap food. Look at the price the cheaper the food the 2 for one price which is not a special means that is what it is worth. Here in El Paso it is tempting to bring pet products from Mexico where the laws seem not to exist at all so stick with Walmart or Petsmart proven stores to shop for food. Do not feed Pig's Ears or raw hide. Treats vary read label and buy from Chewy or other good sources. Harness is best device we do use metal collars because dogs chew off fabric collars of other dogs. Included in adoption is limited guarantee thru kennel vet. Also all dogs here until adoption are on Heart Guard+ or equal this takes care of most internal parasites. For ticks and fleas use Armor Pet which is for coat application however if you live in an area where you do not have fleas or ticks don't use anything it is never 'good' to use flea collars or other means of chemicals to control parasites unless necessary. Cost of adoption is $125.00 cash or card no checks you have a one time 30 day exchange and 90 day limited health guarantee through kennel vet. We Are Pet Guardian Angel Welfare Asso Inc located in El Paso Tx at 14911 McCracken 79938 We are open 10-4 Tues thru Sun closed Mon go out Montana passing Zaragosa, Krag, Flager, Desert Meadows to O'Shea turn left passing School and boarding kennel one mile to 14911 McCracken. All donations to our 5013C Charity are income tax deductible all donations greatly appreciated. 915-598-0411