The Honest Drooler
Adopt HsiaoBai
Boy • 3 years old • Taurus • Black-brown with a white chest • 21kg • Mixed Breed
My story
HsiaoBai, who isn't really white, often surprises people and puts a knowing smile on their faces. That's because HsiaoBai only has a bit of white on his chest! In May 2021, it was reported that there was an owner abusing a dog, dragging it around with an iron chain and chasing it with a stick. At that time, HsiaoBai was just 1 year old and suffered greatly both physically and emotionally. After joining PACK, HsiaoBai was extremely sensitive to people's movements. His eyes were always wide open and he was always ready to hide. He was also very resistant to being leashed. Improper care led HsiaoBai to get heartworm. However, after long-term treatment and 2 years of loving companionship at PACK, HsiaoBai can now interact normally with people. His eyes are softer and he enjoys playing with basic command training, which gives him a great sense of achievement! It's not easy for an abused dog to.
Personality
HsiaoBai has a lively and playful personality, but he's also easily scared and less socialized, being particularly sensitive to sounds and human movements. Yet, at his core, HsiaoBai is a dog who loves people. He craves human interaction and can keep his focus on his owner constantly, making him a very interactive dog.
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Energy Levels
HsiaoBai is an energetic and playful dog. However, his responses can sometimes be intense and he's easily frightened.
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Temperament
He is very eager to interact with people, but still needs to learn some manners. For instance, he tends to pounce and mouth during play, but will stop when corrected. His favorite activity is command training.
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Role
HsiaoBai is easily guided when he is emotionally stable, but can be hard to control when frightened or encountering unfamiliar situations.
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Adaptability
HsiaoBai's adaptability is relatively weak. His lack of socialization as a puppy, coupled with the traumatic experiences of abuse, means that he needs more time to adjust to new environments.
Foster Family Says
HsiaoBai is a dog who is very well-behaved, smart, obedient, and suitable for beginners - he's almost an angelic dog! He is not particularly destructive or noisy, and he doesn't show separation anxiety. A family new to dog ownership should be able to get along with him easily. The reason why he's 'almost' angelic is because he does have a few minor issues. For instance, he gets very excited when going for walks and pulls quite hard on the leash, to the point where it requires a strong person to handle him. HsiaoBai is also very food-oriented; when food appears, his saliva flows vigorously. However, we've never seen him going after food on tables or rummaging through trash cans. He also needs to urinate 2-3 times a day, within a span of 11-14 hours; otherwise, he may end up using the bathroom at home.
As long as HsiaoBai has food and occasional companionship, he is very content. He's an easy-to-please boy. Every day when he knows someone is coming home, he will hover at the door with his tail wagging vigorously. He doesn't cling to people much, but he gets very happy when someone pays attention to him. He will wait gently by your side for you to pet him, without nudging you forcefully or behaving excessively. His obedient and people-loving personality also leads to him taking commands very seriously; he learns new commands very quickly. Aside from playing a little too hard and getting a bit overexcited with other dogs, he's a good dog with hardly any major flaws!
Medical History
My health has been checked:
- Spayed/Neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated
- Regular Worming Treatment
HsiaoBai has been treated for heartworm and is now cured. He currently does not have any other medical issues.
My Behavior
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Tolerance Levels
At PACK Academy, we socialize our dogs by exposing them to different stimuli and recording their tolerance levels for each one. These oservations help us understand the dogs better, which then helps us find suitable homes for them.
Strangers
HsiaoBai likes to interact with strangers, especially if they have food.
Dogs
HsiaoBai doesn't quite know how to interact with other dogs; play might escalate and become too intense.
Cats
HsiaoBai is not interested in cats.
Kids
HsiaoBai can be easily startled by sudden movements or loud screams from children.
Noise
HsiaoBai is sensitive to noise. When scared, he lowers his body and looks for a place to hide.
Touch
HsiaoBai accepts being petted, but doesn't seem to enjoy it too much.
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Behavior observations
There are some common behavior issues that we see in dogs who have spent a significant amount of time in a shelter. We assess our dogs for these behaviors and provide training plans for adopters to help manage them.
Barking
HsiaoBai might bark a couple of times when other dogs are let out and he wants to join them, but he doesn't bark unnecessarily when in his cage.
Separation Anxiety
No observed separation anxiety.
Aggression
No observed aggression.
Resource Guarding
No observed behavior of guarding food or possessions.
Destructive Chewing
HsiaoBai has not been observed to destroy anything.
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Obedience Training
Obedience training is critical for nurturing healthy dog-human relationships and having a well-behaving dog. Our dogs receive basic training at PACK Academy, which provides a foundation for communication between dog and human.
Name
HsiaoBai understands his name.
Yes & No
HsiaoBai understands the meaning of "Yes" and "No".
Potty Trained
HsiaoBai usually doesn't eliminate in the room.
Good on Leash
HsiaoBai can become aggressive when walking on a leash, but he is more stable in familiar environments.
Sit
HsiaoBai understands the command to sit.
Down
HsiaoBai will eagerly lie down when commanded.
Stay
HsiaoBai understands the command to stay.
Come
HsiaoBai will come quickly when called.
Paw
HsiaoBai will give his paw with force when asked to shake hands.