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Description
Name: Houdini
ID # RT20250730-1
Estimated Age: 3 years
Sex: Male
Estimated Breed: Chihuahua Mix
Weight: Unknown
Good with Dogs: No
Good with Cats: Yes
Good with Children: No
Special/Medical Needs:
Estimated Energy Level: Medium
Current Location: Edmonton, AB
Are they good with cats? He is unbothered by cats and tends to ignore them, but will growl if feeling threatened
Are they good with dogs? No, he is not socialized with other dogs and is quite fearful
Are they good with children? No, because he is fearful, kids scare him and he is reactive, I suggest teenagers and up only
Do they bark? Yes, he does bark when we come home or to the door bell but is easy to quiet
Are they house-trained? 100% pee pad trained,he has had no accidents off the pee pad but I was told in his previous home, he used to use clothes and such if left on the floor.
Are they good in the car? I have only taken him in the crate, and he is so fearful he shakes in the corner and is quiet
Are they good on a leash? I haven't been able to get him on a leash as of yet.
This is Houdini, the 4 lb Chihuahua. He was a surrender from a home where didn't have the best care for the first 3 years of his life. Dini has never been socialized with people or other animals and is quite fearful. He spends a lot of time in his crate as he recognizes it as his safe spot. I have had him over a month now in my care and he has made very little improvement in my chaotic household.
He has been successful around cats, and honestly couldn't care less about them if they leave him alone. He has been in a pen in my extra room (for his safety as we have other dogs that can slip by when we open the door and he can be reactive) but has learned very quickly how to escape out of it and jump up on the bed to sleep. He also can climb back in and curl up in his kennel when he is ready. This is why we started to call him Houdini. We have put him in different areas of our home while in the closed crate, trying to help him get used to the sounds, smells and hoping that if he saw us interact with the other dogs he would settle but all he did was growl because he felt unsafe.
Because of his reactive nature, I do not trust him around children at this time. He has bitten me out of fear ( don't worry, those tiny teeth can't even break skin) when I was carrying him from his previous owner to my car. In the right home, this little guy would be able to thrive. He is about 3 year old, so he has a long life left ahead of him. His previous owner was able to dress him up in clothes, take him on walks, etc. which we haven't been successful at with his anxiety. He appears to be healthy otherwise, no skin issues, healthy teeth and normal potty amounts a day. He has a good appetite as well. Dini needs a quiet person who can be patient to his needs and I bet you'll find the most fantastic little companion!