MEET FREEZER! YO!! Wazzzzup Peeps?!? I'm Freezer! See, I was a curious little tyke in my younger days & somehow found myself in the drawer of a freezer. Granted, when you say my name, you need to use your best Bostonian accent as it's also after Frieza, the evil emperor in Dragon Ball Z. I'm a 1-year-old, 8-pound Chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund) - the youngest & smallest of the group, as well as the scrappiest! Yes, I lived in a home with a LOT of us. Although we weren't walked on leashes or introduced to new people & places to build our confidence, we knew kindness & love. Our most favoritest place to be is next to you on the couch, ON your lap or snuggled up at bedtime. Foster Mom was told I'm a "total ball of energy who thrives on attention - if you're looking for a Little who'll be your shadow & keep things lively, I'm your guy." And she's learning that's pretty accurate! I'm discovering that I really like toys & chews, and I'm figuring them out faster than some of the other boys. I'm also a mouthy little dude & use my mouth like you would use your hands. Often Foster Mom will find me gently holding her hand in my mouth. I'm not biting - I just like holding it. I'm weird like that. Oh, and I'm a pretty good security system! New people? I'll be sure to let you know they're there. I'm still learning that not everything unfamiliar requires an announcement. I'm vaccinated, heartworm negative, neutered, microchipped & on heartworm prevention. Here's where YOU come in. Will you help me become a more confident Adventure Buddy? My housetraining? Wellllll, I definitely need some work on this one! I DO wake Foster Mom up early to let her know I need to go outside, but she'd better be quick because when I've gotta go, I'VE GOTTA GO NOW!! Like the others, Foster Mom plays the "check your pants" game. Clean pants? Treat! Potty in the yard? Treat & a "good potty!" Wait patiently while she puts everyone's pants back on? Another treat. Let's just say I'm not collecting a whole lot of treats during that first part yet. With so many dogs here, it's hard to give each of us the individual attention we need. Foster Mom thinks more one-on-one training, a consistent routine & possibly tether training so you can keep a closer eye on me (instead of letting me sneak off) will make a big difference. Consistency is key! 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. You & I working together on this - oh, the bond we'll have! I think I'd enjoy another fun dog to play with, but it's not necessary. I could be perfectly happy getting all the attention AND all the training! Plus, with my scrappy side, I sometimes feel I need to be large & in charge, and another fur sibling may or may not appreciate that. Coming from a home with so many dogs, that's kinda how we handled things. I'm learning new boundaries, and a calmer environment with someone willing to gently redirect me will help. And as much as I LOVE being with my person, I also need to learn that it's okay when we're not glued together. A little independence, socialization, enrichment & new adventures (at my pace!) will help me become a more confident guy. 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 just needs someone willing to help me learn, grow & discover what life can be like with a person of my very own. 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-4076