KIKI HAS A BITE HISTORY

Kiki has spent her time in foster care relaxing and finding herself after years of having puppies and a lot of unknowns for us to try and figure out. Turns out Kiki is a sweetheart of a frog, healthy, happy and ready to devote her life to her chosen human, and she has some issues. She’ll need a special family to help her live a life of happiness and trust.

Kiki was surrendered because she was too “much to handle.” She was a breeder, then placed in a home where she nipped a cable installer. She is a sweet girl and loves to give and get affection, but she is also suffering the effects of life as a breeder. She doesn’t trust easily. She makes demands that must be rebuffed, kindly but firmly. She’ll need an experienced dog family who have known and loved dogs with a past and will do the training necessary to make life happy and healthy for Kiki.

Kiki must be an only dog. She does love people and she wants to please you, but after many years of having puppies, she’s looking forward to her time. She is a dominant girl, and she will fight with other dogs.

Because of Kiki’s bite history, we won’t place her in a home with children. If children come to visit, she should be crated. Kiki also needs a fenced yard as she likes to run and chase the critters that live outdoors. No kitties, please!

While we are discussing the things Kiki doesn’t like, please add the vet to that list. Kiki will need a special, committed veterinarian who is willing to take time to earn her trust. The vet’s office has never been a good place for her, and Kiki is very frightened when she visits—and when Kiki is frightened, Kiki defends herself. Kiki has recurrent ear infections, so her new owner must be vigilant about keeping those ears clean. Untreated ear infections in the past may have left Kiki with minor hearing loss.

We’ve said what Kiki doesn’t like, now let us tell you what Kiki does like. Kiki loves her person. This is a frog who will show you unswerving loyalty and love. Whether you are working in the yard, or at your home office, Kiki will be there to keep you company. One of her favorite pastimes is to lay in your lap and get kisses, and give Frenchie hugs. She is a people dog, but her people must be firm in setting limits, as she is assertive and not afraid to state what she wants. Her forever family must be committed to rehabilitating this damaged but deserving girl.

Kiki is working on her manners--she is crate trained and somewhat housetrained. She will go in her crate upon command. She is learning to walk nicely on a leash and has learned to sit. She loves to destroy stuffies and play with her Nylabones. A good belly rub here and there is always welcome, too! She is good in the car and enjoys car rides. While she would probably not enjoy going to the office, she is okay to stay at home and wait for her person. She does use a dog door.

Her foster mom has this to say: “Kiki is a very sweet, loving Frenchie. She can be uncomfortable until she knows people, but there are some she loves as soon as they walk in the door. She will cover your lap if you let her and she just wants to be with her human constantly. Kiki loves to be cuddled (and that includes kissing her head) and she also likes being hugged, which is very unusual for a dog. Kiki needs a very strong leader as she will try to take the lead, but is very willing to give that up to her human. I would love to see her doing an activity like Rally obedience – I think she would shine. I absolutely adore this little girl and she deserves a great life with a wonderful family.”

Kiki is destuffing a stuffy in western Oregon. Plan on seeing the sights there and getting to know her in person, as she will not be shipped.

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