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Keene, NH  

Name:  Molly
Age: About 2
Sex Female
Weight 11
color: red
coat: smooth
Up to date: yes
Spayed/Neutered yes
Adoption fee 275.00+10.00(chip fee)
Housetrained. doing well, needs a schedule-will use pee pads
Special needs: no
Home w/small children no
Home w/other dogs Male yes female yes
Home w/ cats. Unknown
Microchip: OA123C474C 24PetWatch
Monthly HeartwormL 1st of the month
Foster home  June juneeastman@gmail.com

 
Temperament/personality:
 
Molly is a shy girl who gets attached when she gets to know you. She enjoys snuggling up close when we are sitting and watching tv and when she is allowed to sleep in the big bed she burrows under the covers and snuggles in with you.
Although Molly is slow to warm up, she isn't in the least bit aggressive. When she takes a treat from your hand, she is very gentle and ladylike.  She shares her affections with those she trusts, even licking your face a couple of times if you allow her.

She does best when you sit back and let her approach you, and it won't be long before she is coming to sit in your lap.

Molly gets along very well with all the other dogs in my house, both male and female. It took her a few days before she had an interest in playing, now she often is the play instigator herself.

Molly loves going outside into my fenced in yard, she cavorts and plays with the other dogs, and she doesn't seem to mind the snow at all--she's usually the furtherest one from the door when its time to come in because she is exploring snow piles.
 
She is a rose waiting to bloom for her forever owner.
 
History:

Molly was turned over to rescue after she and her owners other dogs were behaving like typical dachshund hunters and got into the owner's rabbit hutch.  Small mammals need to be protected from dachshunds at all times, they were bred to hunt small animals and they commonly have a strong prey drive.
 
Training:
She is crate trained, and in fact often goes into the crate to get some solitude.
Molly is doing very well with housetraining. She loves to go outside, even in the snow and cold. She seems much less bothered by cold and wet than most dachsunds. She will also use a pee pad. Keeping her on a schedule if you don't have a doggy door is key for her.

 She responds best to those with a quiet voice and slow movements. She knows her name and comes when called, unless she is frightened.
The main task will be to build her trust and confidence so she can respond to training cues. Quiet praise and positive reinforcemence will be needed.  She won't take a treat if she is at all nervous, so it will need to be positive.  She does
not seem to be as food motivated as most dachshunds, but that might change once she really settles into a place.
 
Molly is not leash trained, and although we are working on it, she is terrified and shuts down on a leash.

Molly is an expert in sleuthing out persons who are holding any type of camera.  If you are in possession of a camera, there is nothing you can do to hide that fact from her. Her response is to hide in terror, and we are trying to teach her to pose and look cute instead.  We will update our progress.
 
When she is unsure about a situation, she will look to her choosen human for guidance instead of rushing in headfirst. (Unless the chosen human has a camera, in which case all bets are off) She will take a little patience, but this girl is worth it.
 
Best environment:

 Molly will do best in a quiet family in which there is not a lot of loud activity-she might ideally be suited to a single person, she may bond most strongly with one important person.

She will do best with an experienced dog person with the ability to use positive reinforcement to build up Molly's confidence.

Molly does not do well on a leash, and a fenced in yard is REQUIRED.Because of her sensitivity to loud noises and sudden movements, we are not recommending her with families with small children, or families with lots of activity.
Molly would probably be happiest with friendly dog companions. Her most joyous moments seem to come playing with other dogs.
 
The foster family does not have cats, so this has not been assessed.
More about Molly:Molly is a dog who deserves a good home with a patient adopter who will give her the time she needs to adjust. She will reward her trust with love and devotion. 

AADR does not recommend dachshunds for families with children under 5, or families planning to have children during the dog's lifetime. Dachshunds are often not patient with little kids, and kids can accidentally hurt a dachshund's back or get bitten.

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