PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to respond to inquiries. If you are interested in adopting from Tiny Paws RVA, please fill out the application at the link listed below! Meet Princess Pepper, the pickiest, pluckiest, personality filled pup of them all! Pepper is about 1-2 years old, about 15lbs, and a mix of chihuahua, fruit bat, and a few other unknown breeds. Pepper came to us from a rural shelter where she was found on her own. We don't know much more about Pepper's story. Pepper is a good dog. She is sweet, silly, and smart. She loves to snuggle, and loves to make nests in blankets. She will give you kisses until you tell her to stop, and then she might just need to sneak a few more in anyway.She is very food motivated, and was quick to learn commands like "touch", "sit", and "crate". She would be a great candidate to teach tricks to! She also loves her ball, and will play fetch until your arm is starting to go numb. Pepper is truly a great dog, and will make a great best friend for the right person. However, Pepper is also a fearful dog. This often comes out in the form of barking, vocalizing, moving away, and occasionally other tactics meant to scare people off. She wants to be friends, but she is nervous, and needs someone who understands that and is willing to work with her on this. Addressing fearful stranger issues requires significant time and patience. This will require a slower introduction process, and a person who wants to take the time to move at Pepper's pace, and who is committed to continuing her training. ​ Pepper has done well with the small dog in her foster home, so another dog might be a great way to help her confidence (all dogs must do a meet and greet). Pepper has done well with the cats in her foster home, but she does occasionally get the urge to chase them or nip when they get too close to her toys. A dog savvy cat should be fine. Pepper is fully vetted, crate trained, house trained (with the occasional use of puppy pads), and knows basic leash and obedience skills. The perfect home for Pepper would be an adults only home, with one or two adults, who are laid back and calm (party people, we love you, but this isn't your girl). An adopter who understands and has experience with Chihuahuas, or small breed dogs, is wonderful, but not required. Similarly, an adopter who has experience working with fearful or reactive dogs is a plus. Most importantly, we are looking for an adopter who understands this will be a process that takes time, and is willing to put that time in. You can find out more about adopting from Tiny Paw's RVA here: https://www.tinypawsrva.org/adopt If you are interested in applying for Pepper you can do so here: https://form.jotform.com/260919088418063