Kiwi is high energy, loves squeaky balls and fetch, tug-o-war, good with other dogs, has never displayed any aggressions. Gets along well with cats (does try herding them). She does know some training, sit, stay, leave it, down, “house” for her to go into crate, off, shake.

 

We have had some medical issues with her. She recently got diagnosed with EPI- Endocrine pancreatic insufficiency. We did a blood test to confirm this with the vet. She now requires a pancreatic enzyme, a chewy vitamin supplement with a broad vitamin B spectrum with each meal to sustain her nutrients and digestion. She is on a food called Solid Gold the Venison sensitive stomach as the fat content is ideal for her condition and she’s done very well on this.

 

As far as housebreaking goes, she goes outside and knows what to do. Her issues we're having with her is she can not hold pee or poop very long. My husband and I both work full time we have made arrangements for her to be let out mid day and no matter what she pees and poops in her cage. Requires baths daily and full crate cleaning.

 

We have thought this behavior was related to her condition, we worked with her and gave it time. We are still not having any improvements with this. It seems to be a separation anxiety or behavior and not related to her condition. She would do well with someone that is home a lot, fenced in yard as she loves to explore and run, we just feel she needs someone that works from home and can give her multiple potty breaks during the day.

 

On weekends when we are home more she will do fine and have no accidents, it seems to be only when she’s left home for longer period not time. We have noticed too if she has to go in the crate and we run to the store for 10 minutes we will come back and she has pooped or peed her cage. This is what is making us feel its separation anxiety as she goes outside often. We have another heeler male from the same litter and he does not have any of these issues what so ever and they do get along very well.

This has been an extremely difficult decision for us but we want her to have the best life possible and someone that can spend the time with her. She is a sweet girl, loves to cuddle and we feel our home is just not the right fit for her.

 

We are willing to assist in driving half way point to rehome, we will provide crate, collar with matching leash, harness, whatever food and supplements we have at the time as well as her records of spay and shots. We do ask for a rehoming fee if travel is required for us.

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