Gentle Little Fairy
Adopt Tira
Girl • 11 years old • Virgo • Black • 11kg • Mix Breed
My story
Tira has a petite and slender build, and her personality is very shy and slow to warm up. She has spent almost her entire life at the PACK Taiwan facility, so her socialization is somewhat lacking. She requires patient guidance from her owner for unfamiliar sounds and objects. Additionally, given Tira’s age, we know that it might be challenging for a dog like her to find an adopter. We believe that there are no perfect dogs, but there are certainly companions who are the best fit for each other! Tira actually has many strengths, such as her affection when she warms up and her quiet demeanor at home, making her suitable for companionship with the elderly or children. Many families are looking for small-sized dogs. Tira is also working hard to learn and adapt to human life. Taking care of Tira brings a lot of fulfillment; watching her improve little by little and open up for interaction is truly heartwarming. Tira is waiting for a warm family that is patient and attentive. Are you feeling drawn to her?
Personality
Tira is slim and small because she does not seek food like other dogs. When you want to reward her with treats to connect with behaviors, it’s challenging with Tira. She is a quiet little fairy who appreciates peace; not disturbing her is her only form of gentleness. Interacting with her doesn’t require much engagement; the moments when she comes to seek affection are when you can interact passionately. During those few minutes, she shows a relaxed and happy demeanor! The introverted and quiet Tira trembles easily in the hustle and bustle of the city, possibly wanting to escape. However, with enough patience and gentle, firm guidance, you will see progress! We believe Tira will gradually adapt to her new life.
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Energy Levels
When Tira feels safe and secure, she tends to stay still and enjoys resting on the sofa. However, when she first arrives in a new environment, Tira may get a bit nervous and walk around if she doesn't see anyone.
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Temperament
Tira is a very introverted dog. When she’s not familiar with her surroundings, she tucks her tail and shakes a little, possibly wanting to escape. You need to slowly squat down to her level, extend your hand gently, and pet her softly. After she becomes familiar, she only stops shaking. Every day, there are only a few minutes when Tira will actively approach people.
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Role
Tira is not a proactive leader, but she is not a passive follower either; she does not respond to food or follow other dogs’ actions.
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Adaptability
She may adapt a bit faster if there are familiar dogs around. Tira takes longer to adjust to unfamiliar environments; when she first joined the temporary shelter, she refused to eat for three days. No matter how enticing the food was, she showed no interest, only willing to take a few bites on the fourth day. Tira requires more time, patience, and gentleness than the average dog.
Foster Family Says
Tira is a dog that is very sensitive to her environment, and she has little interest in food. You need to see if Tira is in the mood for affection before petting her; otherwise, she generally doesn’t seem to enjoy being petted. Because she has little interest in treats, it can be difficult to reward her desired behaviors. There are certain moments during the day when she becomes unexpectedly enthusiastic, wagging her tail, rubbing against people, rolling onto her back, and giving kisses, but soon she returns to being the quiet Tira. It seems that Tira still has a playful side, as she insists on jumping on the sofa and sleeping there, and she will try to get on the bed (but can be stopped). We hope Tira can gradually become less anxious.
Medical History
My health has been checked:
- Spayed/Neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated
- Regular Worming Treatment
There are no specific 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
When encountering strangers, she becomes very shy, but she doesn’t shake or become overly frightened; she just doesn’t approach or seek attention. After a while, when she feels familiar, she will only approach people when she desires to.
Dogs
When encountering unfamiliar dogs, she is friendly and will sniff them.
Cats
Tira shows no reaction to cats and does not approach them.
Kids
She has not yet interacted with children.
Noise
She is very sensitive to sounds; sudden noises can startle her, causing her to tuck her tail.
Touch
Although she doesn’t have any landmines, she needs to be familiar with a person before feeling comfortable being petted.
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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
Tira is super quiet! I’ve never heard her bark.
Separation Anxiety
No signs of separation anxiety have been observed.
Aggression
No signs of aggressive behavior have been noted.
Resource Guarding
She does not guard food or belongings.
Destructive Chewing
She has not destroyed 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
Sometimes when you call Tira’s name, she does not respond.
Yes & No
Tira understands the meanings of "Yes" and "No."
Potty Trained
Tira is accustomed to going to the bathroom outdoors and will quickly adapt to human lifestyles.
Good on Leash
She walks well in quiet or less trafficked areas, but if there’s too much noise, she becomes anxious and shakes, wanting to go home.
Sit
Tira doesn’t respond well to the command "Sit."
Down
Tira doesn’t respond well to the command "Down."
Stay
對等等的指令沒有反應。
Come
Sometimes Tira comes when called.
Paw
Tira does not seem to understand the command "Paw" (or she may not want to shake hands).