Rianna is a 7 year old chihuahua who is extremely affectionate and brings her own special charm. She's independent yet caring.  Rianna loves her walks and is always up for some outdoor fun. She enjoys car rides, exploring new places, giving sweet kisses, snuggling, and of course, those cozy blanket naps. She is truly a lap dog just waiting for anyone to sit down to cuddle . Her owner recently passed away and Rianna and her brother Mickey are both looking for new forever homes.  They do well together but it is not necessary for them to go to the same home.


 

Name: Rianna



Breed: Chihuahua
Weight: 10 pounds
Gender: Female
Spayed/neutered: Spayed
Age: 7 years



Obtained From: Puppy from litter the late owner's dogs had.  Littermate to Mickey who is also looking for a new home.
Reason for Intake: Owner has passed away.



Up to Date with Vetting: Yes
Good with dogs: Has only socialized with the 4 other Chihuahua's in the home.  On walks she may bark at other dogs or shake when she sees them.  
Good with cats: Unknown
Good with kids: Not recommended with babies/toddlers.  Currently living with a 7 and 10 year old and is OK with them.
Good with strangers: If a stranger visits she will bark at them and may approach them.  She needs a bit of time to warm up to new people.
Resource guarding issues: Not from people or other dogs.

Ever bitten a human: No

Ever bitten a dog: No
Fears: 
Housetrained: She previously lived in a home with a doggie door to the yard and also used pee pads.  More recently she has been peeing and pooping in the yard and on walks.
Crate trained: No

Good in the car: Yes

Bark when left alone: They don't think so but she has typically been left alone with other dogs.
Destructive: No

Energy Level: Low to medium
Leash skills: She just recently learned to go on leash walks and is enjoying them.  She is not a puller but may bark or shake when she sees other dogs.
Okay with physical handling/manipulations: Caregiver can handle her and bathe and brush her.  Her nails are dark so they leave them for the vet to do.
Known commands: sit, come
Food on now: Cooked chicken, rice, and carrots.

Behavioural issues: She will bark at strangers and take a bit of time to get comfortable with them.  
Medical issues: Rianna was recently spayed and had a mastectomy.