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For Adoption: Jiani!
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Meet Jiani a loveable young dog with a bounce to her step and a happy easy going disposition. She is a 3 year old ShihTzu with a super soft champagne and white coat. Jiani came into our care from a mill where she was bred for profit. Her name was chosen for its meaning in Chinese, the origin of the breed, strong and healthy girl. Strong she is and a solid 14 pounds and healthy she has become with vet care. More about that later.
For the first 3 weeks of her foster care Jiani shared my home with another laid back ShihTzu. The dogs got along well but didn’t do much playing. They went on 2 walks each day together and in the evening they shared a large dog bed. Jiani met my friends 2 cats and was more interested in exploring her surroundings and showed little interest in them.
Once Jiani became the only dog in her foster home her personality really began to shine. She is a highly curious girl who explores new surroundings with confidence. Jiani really enjoys being the only dog in the house, getting all the attention, pets, cuddles and treats. She could live with a mature, calm male dog but she shines being the only dog in the home.
She loves her butt rubbed and arches her head in sheer ecstasy. She presents her butt for scratches to me several times a day. It’s so comical to watch how much she enjoys this activity. Jiani would be very easy to spoil. One look into those large gorgeous eyes and you could get lost in them. Jiani does not go up on furniture on her own but I have taught her to use dog steps to get off the couch rather than jump off which isn’t good for a small dog.
It took Jiani a while to learn to walk properly on leash. She now enjoys her walks, pausing to sniff and then going straight ahead at full speed. We go for 5 walks a day varying in distance and time depending on the weather. Jiani always pees when she’s taken outside. She’s being fostered in a small rural community where there is little traffic. Cars don’t bother her but noisy large trucks and motorcycles cause her to pull and get upset. She would not do well in a noisy city environment. We have gone on fair weather walks in local parks and she loves exploring all the new smells. Jiani travels well in her crate. She is usually quiet but on longer trips she barks for a minute or so before settling down again. Jiani basically ignores wildlife on our walks. Squirrels, rabbits and even foxes have crossed her path with no reaction. She meets other dogs and people on our walks in a friendly manner but with no particular enthusiasm. Recently we went to a local pet store. The parking lot busyness bothered her but once inside the store she went up every aisle sniffing and checking things out, totally confident.
When we first got Jiani she had an aural hematoma which had burst. We cleaned it up and went straight to the vet where it was drained and antibiotics administered. The swelling came back and Jiani required surgery to fully take care of the issue. She is fine now but ShihTzus are prone to ear and eye issues. Jiani had both. The vet noticed that her eyes were dry and one was not producing tears. She has been on eye drops daily to assist with this issue. I have found that the least stressful way to administer her meds is to have someone cradle her gently but firmly while I quickly apply the drops. A treat, a pet and she’s ready to give me a quick lick. Jiani will need her new family to be aware and monitor both her eyes and ears. She has chronic dry eye condition very common in ShihTzus. This was never treated white in the mill. Anyone considering her will need to be fully committed to daily eye med treatments as these are a must for her to live a comfortable life. We can discuss the cost of the eye meds with potential adopters but unfortunately the medication she is on is on the pricey side so anyone interested in her will need to be able to financially manage the eye medication.
Jiani is highly food motivated and quickly learned the come command as long as a treat was involved. Sit has been slower to learn. She has discovered the joy of treat puzzles. Some are easier for her. She has yet to figure out ones that need to be opened but delights in the puzzles she can nudge with her nose to get the treat.
Squeaky toys are pure joy for this dog. She loves having me squeak one, toss it and she will bring it back. Sometimes she will take the toy to another room and bring out a different one for us to play with. I often hear squeaks in the background as Jiani entertains herself while I’m busy elsewhere in the house. At the end of the day toys are everywhere. Before bed we collect them all up and put them in the toybox for the next day to start all over again. Even favourite toys that have lost their squeak are still worth her attention.
Jiani loves her morning and evening routines. In the morning she waits quietly in her crate while I get dressed. Once I open her crate she needs a minute or 2 of rubs and cuddles. Jiani will then escort me to the front door, going a short distance and returning to make sure I’m coming. She leads me to each room on the way so I can open the blinds. She then pauses in the kitchen for her treat. Jiani waits patiently by the front door while I put on my shoes and jacket as well as hers if it’s cool outside. She then goes and does her full toilet needs and then fast paces back home to patiently wait for leash and sweater off and then to the kitchen for her breakfast. She can be a bit impatient and excited if she feels I’m not getting it ready fast enough. As I mentioned she is a foodie. She then goes off and amuses herself while I have breakfast. At night when I relax on my recliner to watch tv, knit or read Jiani comes over looking up at me with those gorgeous eyes to be picked up. She will snuggle for a minute or 2 but then gets into her favourite position, lying between my legs, facing my feet. This leaves my arms free to pet her. She remains in this position for up to 2 hours until I get up. She became alert when the programme Pick a Puppy came on. She watched the puppies intently. She does the same when I watch a nature programme involving animals. Otherwise she sleeps through tv time. We then head out for our last evening bathroom break and she heads straight for her crate and her bedtime treat.
Jiani sleeps quietly through the night for 8 hours. Recently she has awakened and barked twice in the early hours but settled quickly when I spoke to her. Jiani now joins me for my morning yoga practice. She is usually sitting on the rug where I put my mat. She sometimes has surrounded herself with toys which I have to remove. She never interferes but lies on my mat and I need to adjust myself. Jiani just wants to be near her human.
Jiani has shown her mischievous side lately. If I leave a laundry basket at the top of the basement stairs when I return I find a few articles a short distance away. She never does this when I’m looking. She sometimes goes to the box by the front door where her supplies are kept and her leash or jacket may have magically moved to another room. Jiani’s playful side is sometimes very comical and a day doesn’t go by that she doesn’t make me laugh. When I go to the basement Jiani doesn’t follow me but waits at the top of the stairs for my return. If she feels I’m away too long I hear a quick bark to hurry me up. Jiani is quiet in the house but will bark when she hears the doorbell ring.
When I crate Jiani during the day she goes in quietly with her treat but does start to bark when she hears the outside door close behind me. I have checked with my neighbours and she doesn’t bark for long. The minute I return and she hears the door she barks until I come and settle her down before opening her crate. She needs a few minutes of cuddles and attention once she’s out of her crate.
Jiani is looking for a home where her family isn’t away for long periods of time. She loves human companionship. She would be fine with older children, over 10yrs of age, who would be aware of her small size and dislike of loud noises and sudden moves. Jiani isn’t a traditional cuddler but does enjoy lying between your legs or lying beside you on a couch. Jiani would be fine in a home with a dog savvy cat and would be okay with another laid back small dog but would prefer to be the only dog getting all the attention. Because she barks when crated she would not be a candidate for an apartment or condo where she would disturb neighbours. A quiet urban or suburban home would be the best choice for Jiani since loud traffic noises still frighten her. Jiani is an adorable, loving dog who is looking for a family who will appreciate her mischievous, playful nature. Jiani will benefit from dog training classes to continue her positive journey. Jiani has been a joy to foster and continues to surprise and amuse me as I’m sure she will her new family.
Name: Jiani
ID # PDR1576
Age: 3yrs
Gender: female
Spayed: yes
UTD vaccines: yes
Breed: ShihTzu
Colours: white and blonde
Coat length
JIANI
Shih Tzu
🇨🇦
Drumbo, Ontario
female, small, adult
Shih Tzu
Drumbo, Ontario
