MEET TIBERIUS G. FLUFFYBOTTOM

 

12/11/23-Tiberius has been with us since 11/17. He spent the first 3 years of his life in a cage as a breeder dog. Tiberius has come along by leaps and bounds in the 3 weeks he’s lived here, but he will need a family with the patience to continue to help him figure out how to be a dog. He spends more and more time out of his crate socializing with people and yesterday even played with my boxer Macha for a bit! He has had only three accidents, he is brought outside first thing in the morning and will pee and poop, then he is typically good until bed time. He doesn’t let us know he has to go out yet though, just keep him on a schedule. Tiberius loves LOVES to hang out on the couch with you! He will lay right next to me, content for a long time. His ideal home would be either as an only dog or with medium activity dogs that won’t overwhelm him. He does fine outside with you on a leash. He really is a gentle and loving dog but will need the right home to bring him to his full potential.

 

 

12/2/23-Tiberius thinks hanging out on the couch with me at night after the kids are in bed, watching vet shows, is now acceptable. He even fell asleep on my arm for a few minutes! He would still rather hide most of the day, but when he is out he is really improving! He even barked last night for the first time (at his own reflection! Lol).

 

11/28/23-Tiberius has been making some progress in his comfort and confidence being in a home. He seeks us out when it’s quiet in the later afternoon and evening times, and wants attention and pets. He was brave enough to snag a nylabone to chew on! Tiberius has occasionally been eating during the day instead of waiting till everyone is asleep. He has only had two accidents inside, I don’t know if I’d consider him house trained though since he still spends about 70% of his awake time hiding right now. Poor boy! We had the first bit of snow & he doesn’t seem to be a fan of the snow. He did the fastest potty break ever. LOL He may have lived in barn/kennel completely inside & never had exposure to snow.  Tiberius had a big breakthrough & sat on my lap. It only lasted about three minutes before he climbed down though, but baby steps! He’s also shedding a LOT less since he’s been on good food & out of the stress of the mill. He likes his food mixed with a little bit of wet food. 
I do want to mention that whoever is interested in adopting him should be vigilant with not leaving doors to outside open.  He took an unexpected tour of our little village on Thanksgiving after slipping out a door that was left ajar.  He did jump in a car shortly after though so made his way home for snacks. A house with a lot of kids constantly going in and out without the doors opening into a fenced yard may not be good for Tiberius.  Adults or older kids that understand his flight risk & take the proper precautions to thwart his traveling desires would be better.  More updates soon as Tiberius continues to learn about life outside a cage in the puppymill.