Woody Shih Tzu x Toy Poodle 5 years

🐾 Meet Woody — Woody by Name, Woody by Nature! 🐾

Woody is a character — stubborn, strong-minded, and at times hard work… but behind that determined little face is a very sweet, charming boy who just needs the right person to bring out his best.

Woody is:

✔️ Housetrained
✔️ Travels well
✔️ NOT destructive
✔️ Very good on the lead
✔️ Friendly and affectionate when relaxed

He mixes well with dogs here at the rescue and happily runs in the yard with five others. However, in his previous home he bullied the older resident dog, so he must be the only dog in the home, or possibly live with a confident, bossy female who won’t be pushed around.

Woody struggles with resource guarding. He will guard food, toys, and even his bed if boundaries aren’t in place. This is not a dog for a first-time owner or someone unwilling to put the work in. He needs an experienced home that understands dog behaviour and will calmly and consistently manage and correct this behaviour, so it doesn’t escalate.

He is not a dog who “just bites” — his guarding behaviour is predictable and manageable in the right hands. With structure, leadership and clear boundaries, we truly believe the sweet boy we see shines through.

🏡 Woody’s Ideal Home:

Adult-only home (no children)

Experienced owner who understands resource guarding

Ideally the only dog, or possibly with a confident female

Someone consistent, patient, and committed

Woody doesn’t need perfection — he needs understanding, guidance, and someone willing to see past the stubborn streak to the loving dog underneath.

If you think you could offer Woody the structured, experienced home he needs, please get in touch.