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Chihuahua · Male · Senior · 9 years

I am Max … and I am cute and small, but I have a backstory: I unfortunately have bitten before. I am very anxious and need time as well as reliable routines to build trust. Would you like to know more about me? Outside, I pull a bit on the leash, but I have not yet pounced on other dogs. In the animal shelter, I am often still very excited and loud in my cage – I bark a lot there. I am currently not house-trained either – we need to start from scratch and work on it step by step. Safety management is important for me: calm handling, clear distances, and forward-looking walks; muzzling training is recommended. I wish for … a quiet, dog-experienced, child-free home – ideally on the outskirts of town or more rural. Structure, fixed routines, a slow trust-building process, training for indoor cleanliness and leash manners, as well as a relaxed transition management (e.g., a quiet retreat area instead of "directly in the middle") help me a lot. Do I deserve a chance with you/all of you?

Read original (de)

Ich bin Max … und bin niedlich und klein, bringe aber eine Vorgeschichte mit: Ich habe leider schon gebissen. Ich bin sehr ängstlich und brauche Zeit sowie verlässliche Rituale, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Möchtest du mehr über mich erfahren? Draußen ziehe ich etwas an der Leine, pöble andere Hunde bisher aber nicht an. Im Tierheim bin ich in meiner Box häufig noch sehr aufgeregt und laut – ich belle dann viel. Stubenrein bin ich aktuell leider auch noch nicht – das müssen wir von Grund auf neu und kleinschrittig üben.Sicherheitsmanagement ist bei mir wichtig: ruhiges Handling, klare Abstände, vorausschauende Spaziergänge; Maulkorbtraining wird empfohlen. Ich wünsche mir … ein ruhiges, hundeerfahrenes, kinderfreies Zuhause – idealerweise am Stadtrand oder eher ändlich gelegen. Struktur, feste Routinen, langsamer Vertrauensaufbau, Training für Stubenreinheit und Leinenführigkeit sowie ein entspanntes Ankommens-Management (z.B. ruhige Rückzugszone statt „direkt mittendrin“) helfen mir sehr. Verdiene ich eine Chance bei dir/euch?

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg
Living with Max
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg · BerlinLearn about Chihuahua

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Max home

What you'll need for Max 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
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    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
  4. 04

    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 Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a small senior chihuahua dog waiting at Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg in Berlin.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: History of biting, requires safety management including muzzle training, needs house training, anxiety management needed

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Max, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Max?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Max on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Max if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg 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 Max 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 Max 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 Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg early rather than rehoming privately; they know Max 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 (DE). 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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