Suzie

About Suzie

Marrickville, NSW Meet this gorgeous little pocket rocket! ❤️ If you're looking for a puppy with plenty of personality, an endless supply of energy and a whole lot of love to give, this little girl could be the one for you! She's an affectionate, attention-loving girl who wants to be wherever her favourite humans are. Expect a little shadow following you around the house, plenty of requests for pats and cuddles, and the occasional attempt to launch herself into your arms! She's still learning her manners and will need some help understanding that keeping all four paws on the ground is the best way to ask for attention. She's also quite the little athlete! Baby gates are apparently more of a suggestion than a barrier for this clever girl, and she's always on the lookout for something fun to investigate or chew. She loves chasing little tennis balls and enthusiastically dismantling her stuffed toys, particularly the arms and legs! She's making great progress with toilet training and is mostly sleeping through the night, so she's already ticking off some important puppy milestones. Her ideal home: She's looking for a family who understands that puppies are a work in progress and is excited to help her grow into the best version of herself. Ongoing training, positive reinforcement and plenty of opportunities to learn will be important. A home where someone is around more often than not would be ideal, as she loves company and being involved in whatever is happening. She's looking for a family who can provide structure, patience, affection and all the fun that comes with raising a young dog. Her energy level: This little girl has stacks of puppy energy! She loves being busy, both physically and mentally, and will need plenty of playtime, enrichment, training and opportunities to explore. But she's not all go, go, go. Once she's had a good play and burned off some energy, she's more than happy to curl up on your lap for a well-earned nap. She's the perfect combination of busy little adventurer and affectionate cuddle bug. Given her lovely long Dachshund body, taking care of her back will be particularly important throughout her life. Her new family will need to be mindful of limiting jumping on and off furniture, ideally using ramps or steps where appropriate, and helping her maintain a healthy weight. Keeping her fit and healthy, without putting unnecessary strain on her back, will help support her long-term wellbeing. Her suitability to children: She likes children but is still building her confidence and learning about the big wide world. Busy environments, particularly school drop-off and pick-up times, have been a little overwhelming for her with all the noise and activity. She also has those very sharp puppy teeth and is still learning appropriate play and boundaries, so she'd be best suited to a home with dog-savvy children aged 8 and over who understand how to interact respectfully with a young puppy. Her suitability to other cats or dogs: She's previously lived with both cats and dogs and has shown she can enjoy their company. She has lived with a cat before, so a feline housemate may be possible with a slow, considered introduction to a confident cat who is comfortable setting boundaries. She can bark at unfamiliar cats, dogs and people when she's feeling unsure or excited, so she'll need continued guidance as she builds confidence. She's also currently living with another dog and they get along well. However, she's quite keen to claim all the attention for herself and can try to push her canine housemate out of the way to get it! A meet and greet would be essential to make sure any resident dog is a good match. She's a clever, affectionate and wonderfully entertaining little puppy with so much potential. She's still learning about the world, discovering her manners and working out how to channel all that puppy enthusiasm, so she'll need a family willing to put in the time and enjoy the journey. In return, she'll bring endless entertainment, enthusiastic cuddles, a few very well-loved (and possibly limb-less) stuffed toys and a whole lot of love. ❤️