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MY AGE: 9 weeks (2/19) WEIGHT: 2.5 lbs (2/19)
MY STORY: Summit is a 9-week-old male Cockapoo puppy who just arrived and is already proving that limitations don’t define spirit. Summit is both deaf and visually impaired, so he experiences life through touch, scent, routine, and connection — and he leans into people with a sweetness that is impossible not to feel.
He doesn’t navigate the world the typical puppy way… he maps it. Every step is thoughtful. Every gentle hand is meaningful. And once he trusts you, you become his safe place.
Summit will need a secure fenced yard so he can safely explore and build confidence. A special-needs background is not required — just a patient person willing to learn alongside him.
Dogs like Summit learn differently, but they absolutely learn. His adopter will teach him through touch cues, scent, and positive reinforcement.
He will benefit from:
Touch & tactile cues
Gentle taps to get attention
Hand-over-hand guidance to teach positions
Physical signals for “step up,” “step down,” and direction changes
Reward marker training
A consistent touch marker (like a tap followed by a treat) replaces verbal praise
Short, fun sessions with high-value treats build understanding
Environmental mapping & safety
Time to memorize the layout of the home
Baby gates and safe boundaries prevent injury
Repetition creates communication
Summit won’t hear “good boy.”
He won’t see you across the yard.
But he will feel safety in your footsteps, learn your patterns, and love you in a way that is deeply intentional. These dogs don’t love casually — they love with total trust.
If you’re willing to guide instead of command, and teach instead of expect, Summit will climb straight into your heart and stay there.
The adoption fee includes a spay/neuter at our vet at the time your vet indicates it is appropriate.
ADOPTION FEE: $350
To adopt the FIRST STEP is to complete an APPLICATION at fluffydog.net
Adopters must be 24 years of age. We can not adopt to families with children under the age of six. We also only adopt in WI, IL, and parts of MN. We do not guarantee dog breeds.
WI License #270548.
SALLY-FOSTER HOME NEEDED
Shih Tzu
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Hartland, Wisconsin
female, small, young, not mixed
Shih Tzu
Hartland, Wisconsin
