Dilly may be small and undeniably cute, but there’s a big personality packed into that little body! She’s an intelligent, curious girl who loves to learn and thrives when her brain is kept busy. With her food motivation and enthusiasm for puzzle games and training, Dilly would be a fantastic match for a hobby trainer or someone interested in dog sports or fun training activities. She’s affectionate and sweet with her people, enjoying close bonds and quality time. That said, Dilly can become quickly over-aroused and easily frustrated, especially around excitement, barriers. Because of this, she’ll need an adult only home, with patient and understanding adopters who can provide consistent structure, varied mental stimulation, and help her develop better emotional regulation skills. Dilly is learning lots of positive skills with her handlers, including a solid “drop” cue to help with previous toy guarding behaviours, and she’s doing well trading items for treats. She’s also being introduced to wearing a muzzle as a helpful training tool to safely build her confidence around other dogs. This isn’t a forever necessity, but part of giving her the right foundations and positive experiences. She’ll need continued, thoughtful exposure to appropriate dog interactions. Dilly is looking for a home as the only pet as she continues to grow her confidence with dogs. When playing, Dilly can be vocal, her excited noises can sometimes sound more dramatic than they are! She’s a high-energy girl who will benefit from regular outlets for her enthusiasm, secure off-lead opportunities where appropriate, and adopters who are committed to ongoing training. With empathy, curiosity, and a willingness to learn alongside her, Dilly has huge potential to blossom into an incredible little companion. If you’re looking for a clever, lively, small but mighty dog to invest your time and heart into, Dilly could be your perfect match. Published: 19th February, 2026 Author: