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Atik

Akita · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Atik, a cute puppy, is ready to explore the world and hopes to find a family to join him on this adventure. Curious, playful and full of life, he has everything to learn and discover. Like any puppy, he will need time, patience and consistent, kind and respectful training to grow up peacefully. We are looking for adopters who know the breed or the behavior of primitive dogs, who are willing to fully invest in his education and dedicate him all the time he needs.

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Cottendart 7 – 2013 Colombier (NE) text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid ; background-color: ; Cet adorable chiot nommé Atik est prêt à partir à la découverte du monde et espère trouver une famille qui l'accompagnera dans cette belle aventure. Curieux, joueur et plein de vie, il a tout à apprendre et tout à découvrir. Comme tout chiot, il aura besoin de temps, de patience et d'une éducation cohérente, bienveillante et respectueuse pour grandir en toute sérénité. Nous recherchons des adoptants connaissant la race ou le comportement des chiens primitifs, prêts à s'investir pleinement dans son éducation et à lui consacrer tout le temps dont il aura besoin.

Size
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Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Refuge de Cottendart
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Atik home

What you'll need for Atik in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Atik

What life with Atik looks like

Atik is a puppy/kitten akita dog waiting at Refuge de Cottendart in Switzerland.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Switzerland, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Atik, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Atik?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Refuge de Cottendart handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Atik on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Atik if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Refuge de Cottendart will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Atik already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Atik isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Refuge de Cottendart early rather than rehoming privately; they know Atik and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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