MEET NAGA! Well, hello there! Nice to meet you. I'm Naga! Yes, I too love getting lovings, scratches & attention, much like my brother Baby Boy, but I'm a little more of a quiet, independent (not quite so needy) kinda guy. I'm happy with a nice balance of lovings & just hanging close. Mind you, I DO enjoy being in your lap or next to you on the couch, just not quite as much as my brother. I've also become one of Foster Dad's favorite buddies! I am, however, NOT a fan of being in a crate or of you leaving. I will bark, yip & let everyone know how much I don't like it! So an apartment, condo or townhome-style home wouldn't be ideal, as your neighbors may not appreciate my opinions. Now, to be fair, I've had to spend a LOT of time in a crate while recovering from surgery. Foster Mom isn't sure how vocal I'd be if I weren't confined, but I still need some work with housetraining, so complete freedom isn't quite an option yet. I'm a 6-year-old, 13-pound Poodle mix. A little stockier than your typical Poodle. For most of my life, I shared a home with a whole bunch of other dogs. We didn't get to experience things like leash walks, meeting new people or exploring new places, but one thing we DID know was love. Grandma made sure of that. And while I enjoy a good cuddle, I'm also pretty content just hanging out nearby, keeping you company without needing to be attached to you every minute. I'm vaccinated, heartworm negative, neutered, microchipped & on heartworm prevention. My brother Baby Boy & I also had perianal hernias that required surgery. Both repairs were more extensive than expected, as our bladders & prostates were inside the hernias. Mine was especially extensive, requiring additional work to remove abdominal contents & irrigate old stool before the repairs could begin. Thankfully, we're both healing nicely! Foster Mom adds warm water & a dollop of pumpkin to our kibble to make everything nice & soft so we don't have to strain while healing. Here's where YOU come in. Will you help me become a more confident Adventure Buddy? My housetraining is coming along, but Foster Mom thinks some of my accidents are actually marking. With so many dogs here, I apparently feel the need to make my presence known! She's hopeful that in a home with no other dogs, or perhaps just one, I'll do much better once we get through that initial learning curve. She's been playing the "check your pants" game with us. Clean pants? Treat! Potty in the yard? Treat & a "good potty!" Wait patiently while she puts everyone's pants back on? Another treat. I'm doing pretty darn well with this, but consistency & one-on-one attention will be important. I'll also need help with leash training. I'm getting comfortable having one attached, but the big world outside is still a little scary. I could be a flight risk while learning, so a securely fenced yard is required while I build confidence, learn leash skills & bond with my person. I really like being with you (& treats!), so I feel like once we connect, if you go slow, at my pace & avoid crazy busy places at first, I'll do well with this. You & I working together on this - oh, the bond we'll have! Personally, after living with so many dogs, I think I'd really like to have someone all to myself. It's not that I don't get along with other dogs. I do! But WOW - how wonderful would it be to just be me & you, living life, exploring new things together & then coming home to a calmer, quieter place where we can simply enjoy each other's company? Doesn't that sound lovely? And although I'm a little more independent than my brother, I still need to learn that it's okay when my person isn't around. Building confidence through socialization, enrichment & little adventures at my own pace will help me become more comfortable with the world around me. I'll need someone patient who understands that these things don't happen overnight. Cats? Dunno! We don't have any test kitties here. Kids? Older, respectful ones would be lovely. Elementary-aged kids could work, too, as long as YOU make sure I'm respected. No lying on me or pulling my ears or tail, please! I'm a pretty amazing little love sponge who would love to have a person of my very own to share life's adventures with - and maybe a comfy spot on the couch when we're done. Adoption Requirements: Applicants must live within 150 miles of Jacksonville, FL. All pets in the home must be spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations & receiving consistent heartworm prevention. A solid veterinary reference with an established history of routine care, including proof of heartworm prevention, is required. Home check required. Apply: https://www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/PPFL-A-4079