Taio

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Part-time or full-time home sought – sensitive heart dog with great potential Location: Basel area in Switzerland (preferred, but open to other regions) Type of adoption: Part-time or full-time adoption possible (part-time adoption preferred) Age: Born around early June 2022 Size/Weight: Medium-sized, around 23 kg Breed: Mixed breed with sheep-like characteristics Vaccinated & microchipped: Yes Taio is a very special dog – a curious, playful, and sensitive male dog, a cheerful chatterbox with a charming nature that often puts a smile on your face. He was adopted from Romania in December 2022 – at the time, he was around 6 months old. Since then, he has been living with his current guardian in the Basel area. During this time, he has made great progress and shown how willing to learn, people-oriented, and sensitive he is. His development shows: With patience, clarity, and loving guidance, Taio can flourish and build a deep bond. What should one know about Taio? Taio has a very fine nervous system. He gets stressed easily, is more anxious, and is overwhelmed in busy environments – especially with many stimuli, children, or unexpected noises and movements. In new situations, he often reacts insecurely or impulsively. Due to his high stress level, he tends to pull on the leash and needs a sensitive, sovereign primary caregiver who supports him in regulating his stress levels. Being alone is harder for him, as he prefers to be with his primary caregiver or family 24/7. Therefore, he cannot be left alone at a new place without training. With careful building, structure, and conditioning, he can manage to be alone for 4–6 hours in a familiar environment. • Taio is compatible with dogs without a leash, but he is unsure with unfamiliar dogs on a short leash. Taio is used to dogs. He visited a doggy daycare twice a week. • A sovereign second dog could give Taio more security and orientation (e.g., during alone time, in everyday situations) – but this is not a prerequisite. The dynamics must match. • Cat compatibility: No. He would hunt the cats. • Children: Taio is afraid of children and prefers to avoid them. What does Taio want? A home in a quiet environment – ideally in a rural setting or with its own entrance (no busy ring-hoarding apartment building), where he can relax. Important are: • Routine, structure, and safety in everyday life • An experienced primary caregiver, ideally with knowledge in handling sensitive, anxious dogs or herding dogs • No children or cats • Patience, time, and joy in training (clear, positive, and lovingly guided) • Relief during alone times – e.g., through flexible work, home office, etc. • People who are content to spend time with Taio mainly in nature and at home and do not expect him to be everywhere and come along. Part-time or full-time adoption – what does that mean? The current guardian most wishes for a part-time or co-adoption, where Taio gets a second stable home – but his current guardian can still remain in his life, e.g., through regular daily care or walks. This could look like: • You offer Taio a permanent, quiet home • The current primary caregiver stays in contact and supports regularly (e.g., Taio stays with the current guardian for several days and the rest of the week with the new guardians). • It is discussed with the new primary caregiver(s) how it best fits for all parties involved. • A kind of living place with support and connection. This solution would be ideal and is preferred because it allows Taio a gentle transition and maintains the existing bond. Should no suitable co-adoption arise, a full surrender to loving and competent hands is also possible – provided the new home truly fits him and his needs are understood. Taio brings so much – when he feels safe, he shows his cheerful, smart, active, and cuddly side. Following are some photos of Taio. For serious interest or additional questions, please send a message to: or “Taio is not a dog for everyone – but he is exactly the right dog for someone who sees him for who he is: sensitive, smart, alert, active, cuddly. I wish for him a place where he can simply be a dog – without too much hustle, but with a lot of heart.”

Listed 6 months ago