Liv - Frenchie needs IVDD safe home - Ward, AR

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Dog Liv - Frenchie needs IVDD safe home - Ward, AR

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https://www.petfinder.com/dog/liv-49951863/ar/ward/snafu-rescue-short-noses-and-friends-united-rescue-ia241/ wrote:
Liv French Bulldog Ward, AR

Adult Female Small Red / Chestnut / Orange

About

Characteristics
active, intelligent, attention seeker, outgoing

Coat length
Short

House-trained
Yes

Health
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered, special needs. Liv was diagnosed with IVDD (Intervertebral disk disease) in September 2020. Her back must remain closely monitored. Because of this, her activity must be limited. She should never jump on or off elevated items, refrain from vigorous exercise and remain off of furniture as she has the tendency to play superwoman and jump off in a flash (so doggy stairs are not recommended for her). Liv also has IBD (Irritable bowel disease). Liv is on a joint supplement to and should remain on Phyto-flex to help with her joints (which can be found on smile.amazon.com or chewy.com). Liv also is on a Prozac (to help her behavioral issues) and thyroid medication to help keep maintain proper levels. She is currently on Acana: Wild Atlantic food and Tylan powder (prescribed by our veterinarian) twice daily on her food. She is on Dogzymes Complete to aid with digestion. Her 10mg 1x per day Prozac (pill not capsule) is currently on the $4.00 plan at Wal-Mart. It is the pill not the capsule. She is on Levothyroxine: 3mg: 1 tablet twice a day for her thyroid.

Prefers a home without
Other dogs, cats, children.

Adoption fee
$500.00

Meet Liv
Liv is an active, intelligent, attention seeking and outgoing Frenchie who can also be timid and nervous around new people in her home. When Liv isn’t chewing on her favorite buffalo horn or nylabone you can find her requesting some chill time and a good snuggle with her beloved humans. After a cuddle session, Liv slowly searches for a bouncy ball to gently play with. Liv loves plush toys but unfortunately cannot have them as she decides the inside stuffing is more enjoyable than the actual toy. Oh Liv! Even if she is closely watched, she still finds a way to ingest the stuffing. Her playtime is limited as she has been recently diagnosed with IVDD. Liv often has one speed and can turn a gentle play session into one that is too active for her back issues therefore her playtime should be closely monitored and limited (more info can be found in the medical part of the BIO). One minute she is super playful and the next she is ready to chill. During her chill time, you can find Liv being extra lazy (typical frenchie) and will grab a comfy spot on one of her many beds to take a much desired snooze.
Liv resource guards her humans and her home but not her food/food bowls or toys. She attended formal training to help with her resource guarding but it is a constant work in progress. Liv is currently living as an only dog and will need to remain as an only dog. She was unable to play "nice" in her previous home. As mentioned, she guards her humans and has a bite history. She has two bites on record both because Liv was guarding her home and her space. She shows aggression only in her home and around her people (she views this as high value). She is not fond of children. From observing her behavior, we believe it’s because they are too quick with their movements for her. Although her aggression seems to only be in her home, for Liv’s safety and the safety of others in the home we suggest she is the only animal in the home.
Because Liv loves positive attention, can be lovable and responsive to her favorite treats we believe with the proper structure, a family that can offer firm leadership, be consistent in their efforts, patient and willing to work on proper dog behaviors we believe Liv’s behavioral issues can be worked through if her triggers are kept at a minimum. In addition, being the only pet will help remove the triggers Liv has with resource guarding. Liv gets timid and nervous around new people in her home as she is protecting her space. Her foster family believes she would be best in a home with dog-savvy, gentle, teenage children or older AND in a home as the ONLY pet. As with all of our dogs, we recommend slow introductions AND supervision around children when introducing a new dog in your home to make sure both she and they are kept safe.

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