Tuff

🐾 PAW-FESSIONAL RESUME 🐾

Name: Tuff

Position Desired: Loyal Sidekick & Confidence-in-Progress

Breed: Chihuahua

Age: 2 Years

Weight: 9.2 Pounds (Pocket-Sized Protector Edition)

Status: Neutered

💼 Professional Summary

Young 2-year-old Chihuahua seeking a patient, understanding home after landing at Washoe County Regional Animal Services. Initially overlooked due to fear-based behavior during a stressful situation, including a very minor incident that resulted in what appeared to be more of a scratch than a true bite. Now safe in foster care and actively building confidence.

🎓 Background & Experience

• Arrived at WCRAS scared and overwhelmed

• Exhibited fear-based reactivity in a high-stress environment

• Minor nip incident (extremely superficial)

• Now in foster care learning that people can be safe

Tuff wasn’t being “mean” — he was scared. With structure and gentle leadership, he is already showing improvement.

🐾 Current Skill Development

• Building trust with consistent handling

• Learning appropriate boundaries

• Growing more comfortable in routine

• Quickly overcoming anxiety

• Responding well to calm, confident guidance

He is making steady progress and will be ready to begin meeting the right adopter soon.

🌟 Special Skills

• Young and highly trainable

• Loyal once bonded

• Alert and observant

• Compact at 9.2 pounds

• Brave little heart under careful guidance

🏡 Ideal Work Environment

• Adult-only or dog-savvy household

• Calm, structured environment

• Confident adopter who understands small dog behavior

• Clear boundaries and consistency

❤️ Closing Statement

Tuff is not defined by one fearful moment. He is a young dog who needed security, guidance, and time to feel safe again. With the right home, he will thrive and become a devoted companion.

Sometimes the dogs labeled “Tuff” are simply the ones who need someone tough enough to love them through it. 💜🐾