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My basic info
Breed
American Bulldog
Color
Brindle - with White
Age
3 years 11 months old, Young
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
100 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
American Bulldog | 100 lbs | Male | Estimated at 1 year | Ontario Shelter Dog
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Temperament: Affectionate, good-natured.
Activity Level: High
Vetting: Core vaccines (dh2pp, rabies & bordetella ), neutered, microchipped, dewormed, fecal - negative, 4dx bloodwork - negative, on tick/heartworm and flea prevention.
Housebroken? Yes
Good with Dogs? Dudley is still learning how to regulate himself around dogs, especially males. He has proven that he can, with time and proper guidance, interact positively and would benefit with continued socialization. However, this will be a long and careful process. Safety measures are absolutely necessary and this must be done only with extremely balanced dogs. Reactive dogs must be avoided at all times because of the possibility that Dudley, due to his size and strength, may escalate dog fights. For the same reason, Dudley must avoid dog parks, and get his socialization in controlled environments (play-dates with appropriate dogs in a private yard).
Good with Cats? No
Good with Children? Yes, but we would advise against this. Dudley’s ideal home would be made up of people who can provide a calm environment with consistent boundaries and instructions.
Any noted prey drive? Yes. He will take intense interest and may attempt to chase after squirrels, racoons, birds, cats, etc.
How do they respond to the outdoors? He is extremely over-stimulated and anxious, mostly around dogs but some people and wildlife can also be a factor. Because of this, he is extremely challenging on the leash. He has been working to better handle these encounters and develop his skills on the leash. His ideal adopter will be somebody who can continue this work with him (in-person instructions from his current trainer will be provided). He is a delight in a private, fenced-in yard. He loves to play and is thrilled to be engaged with obedience training and training games. His ideal adopter must have an adequate backyard and enjoy physically and mentally engaging with him. He is young and has the energy level to match and because his walks will be predominantly training focused, a yard is an essential resource for ensuring his exercise and enrichment needs are being fully met.
Busy Streets? Busy streets must be avoided, as they are not conducive to working through his issues on the leash. His ideal adopter, if in the city, will live on a quiet residential street with access to quiet parks and pathways where distance can be maintained from dogs as he continues to develop his skills, focus and regulation.
What type of exercise do they get and how much? He gets 3-4 training walks a day (approximately 2 hrs total) and another 2-4 hours of outdoor play and training games.
How active are they? Very high energy. He can run and play for hours. He is quite calm in the house so long as the environment is calm and structured. He will get hyper if encouraged but his ideal adopter will promote calmness with him. He has learned to go settle in his place or crate when asked to.
Crate-Trained? Yes. Understands “Go to your crate” and can spend hours relaxing and/or enjoying a frozen KONG or appropriate chew. He sleeps beautifully in his crate throughout the night. He may bark slightly if he hears another dog barking, but will quickly respond to a clear ‘No” or “Enough”.
How do they respond to commands? Very well while indoors or focused in the backyard. He loves obedience training and the sky’s the limit with an adopter who enjoys training games and exercises.
How do they handle transit or car transportation? He is good in the car for the most part. He will become over-stimulated when he sees a dog but not unmanageable and is improving. Public transit must be avoided.
*Dudley's bio may change as we get to know him better.
*We cannot guarantee breed mix nor age.
*Comes with 6 weeks of pet insurance totalling $500.
**Because of his challenges, Dudley will require a 3 week trial period before adoption is formally approved. There will be regular check-ins from his trainer to ensure he has found his ideal home.**
In summary, the best case scenario for Dudley would be a young, strong, energetic individual or individuals who enjoy mentally and physically engaging with their dog. They should have a fair-sized, completely private (fully enclosed) backyard, live in a quiet neighbourhood and have prior experience with powerful breeds. Dudley is a truly lovely, good-natured young dog who just needs the right home and proper guidance to reach his incredible potential. If you think you might be just the family that he needs, please contact adopt@covetedcanines.org
