Max

About Max (Dachshund) in Tampa

Max is waiting for you at Dachshund Adoption Rescue & Education (DARE) in United States. Hi, I'm Max — and before you do anything else, please don't rush me. I know, I know. I'm adorable and you want to scoop me up immediately. But give me just a day or two to figure out that you're one of the good ones, and I promise you — I will become your most devoted little shadow. Once I feel safe? I am all in. Lap cuddles, sun-soaking sessions, nose pressed against the window watching the world go by — this is my daily agenda, and there's room on the schedule for you. I walk great on a leash, I'm reliably house trained, I've made friends with dogs and even tried to befriend the cat, and I eat my meals like clockwork. I'm 3 years old, I weigh 11 lbs, and I am a whole lot of love in a very small package. My Ideal Home I do best with someone who is home often — an older couple or a single person who wants a close companion. I'm good with other dogs and cats, and I warm up well to both women and men once I've settled in. A calm, patient household where I have time to decompress is where I'll truly thrive. A Few Important Things to Know I need a slow introduction: I'm not a walk-in-and-immediately-love-you kind of dog. Give me a day or two to figure out that I'm safe. During that window, move calmly, let me set the pace, and don't rush into my space — I'll come to you. Fear-based nipping: When I'm scared or startled, I may nip. Early in my foster home, I nipped when my kennel was opened before I was ready. Once I trusted my people, that behavior stopped entirely. It's never aggression — it's anxiety. My forever family should be comfortable handling a dog who's still learning to trust, and willing to move slow and let me adjust on my timeline. Door darter: I will absolutely try to make a break for it when a door opens. A heads-up and a leash near the door are a must. Destuffer: I take toy destruction seriously. Skip the stuffed toys and plush bedding — non-stuffed options only,