About Charlie of Chattanooga

Reason for being in rescue: Charlie was surrendered to Carolina Poodle Rescue in 2015. He was adopted, but recently returned due to aggression. Special Needs: None What kind of home would be best for me: Charlie needs a home with a very experienced owner who can manage his behavior. He does not do well with children. He does not like to be picked up. Charlie needs an adults-only home with strong, confident owners. What is my personality like: Our first encounter with Charlie was in 2015, but he never actually made it to the farm. He was a, what we call; 'transport fail'. This means he was on his way to the farm, but the people transporting him decided to adopt him then. His previous home has mentioned that Charlie had no issues until he had 2 dogs turn on him in the home and then he started to bite and snip at his owners. He was returned to us 9/20/2017. We've been watching him ever since. Charlie has not actually bitten anyone here but he does growl when he starts to feel uncomfortable and DOES NOT like to be picked up or pushed into things he is not comfortable with. You can only pet him on his terms. We hope this is something that can be worked on with the right experienced home. Charlie is actually very smart and can open his crate by himself so he has to be in a crate with double latches. He walks great on a leash and knows how to sit. Charlie is okay with other dogs for the most part but there has been times with certain dogs he has gotten into fusses with. We believe he is dog selective. Despite his issues, he is just like any other young dog that loves to go on walks and his tennis balls! How do I act when I first meet new people: He is friendly but don't reach down. Ignore him and make him come to you. House trained: Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained. A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule.

Cherokee County
South Carolina