Background
As a little puppy, Chi Du was stuck in the middle of a busy street, terrified as he dodged oncoming traffic and the little rocks that flew at him whenever a car went by. Luckily, he found a sewer where he could hide for a while and nurse the wound he had on his leg. Not long after, Chi Du's nose picked up the smell of delicious food in the air. He saw some people wearing orange shirts approach him, offering him the food. They picked him up in a blanket, put him in a safe container. These people were PACK Taiwan staff responding to a request to rescue a puppy. Chi Du has lived happily at PACK HQ since then but is now looking for a home.
Personality
Chi Du is a very relaxed, low-energy dog who will spend most of his time resting and napping at home. He's so relaxed that we call him "Slo-Mo." He likes going out for walks but he's usually very cautious of new environments. He's a happy boy who loves attention and being pet.
Energy Level
Relaxed
Active
Chi Du is happy to nap all day. He does get a little excited when going out for a walk but he doesn't ever get hyper.
Temperament
Shy
Social
Chi Du is a shy guy who prefers hanging out with people he's familiar with.
Role
Follower
Leader
Chi Du has a follower's mentality but needs someone who he feels comfortable and secure with.
Adaptability
Low
High
It takes Chi Du some time to get used to new environments. He's usually able to relax a bit more after a week in a new place.
Behavioral Observations
Chi Du is not motivated by food (especially dry kibble), which makes him somewhat challenging to train. Needs to be enticed by high-value food, such as sausages or cooked chicken to be motivated. That said, Chi Du is such a well-behaved dog that he doesn't need much training. He's suitable more for a family that wants a dog to just keep them company at home. Not the right dog for a super active/sporty family.
Medical History
All of PACK's dogs are vaccinated annually, dewormed monthly and receive flea and tick medication quarterly. Every dog is spayed/neutered upon arrival at PACK HQ.
Spayed/Neutered
Vaccinated
Microchipped
Chi Du has no health issues that we are aware of.
Tolerance Levels
At PACK Academy, we socialize our dogs by exposing them to different stimuli and recording their tolerance levels for each one. These observations help us understand the dogs better, which then helps us find suitable homes for them.
Strangers
He's okay with strangers but not super excited
Dogs
Gets along fine with other dogs but not they playful type
Cats
Chi Du doesn't react very much to cats
Kids
Chi Du accepts kids but doesn't like sudden movements
Noise
Sudden, loud noises will scare him and make him run
Touch
Loves being pet but doesn't like being suddenly grabbed
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
Chi Du is a very quiet dog and rarely barks.
Separation
Anxiety
Chi Du has not exhibited signs of separation anxiety.
Aggression
Chi Du will choose to run away before he fights.
Resource
Guarding
Has never displayed protective behavior of any resource.
Destructive
Chewing
Chi Du likes to chew on things but hasn't destroyed anything yet
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
Chi Du knows his name and responds when you call him.
Yes & No
Responds more to tone of voice than the words "yes" and "no"
Potty Trained
Chi Du knows to go to the bathroom outside
Good on Leash
Walks politely but is very curious when he's on walks and might pull a bit
Sit
Knows sit and can perform reliably
Down
Doesn't really know the down command.
Stay
Needs some work on "stay" but understands the hand signal
Come
Will come sometimes... it's a work in progress!
Paw
Loves to shake and uses paw to get attention