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My basic info
Breed
Mixed Breed (Large)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Age
3 years 7 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
70 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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MEET POOH BEAR!
This smiley dude is looking for a new home where he’ll get all the love and attention he deserves! Pooh Bear is a friendly, bouncy kind of pup with a wagging tail that will easily clear off your coffee table, but he will need his new family to help him gain confidence in the world (he is a teenager, after all). He loves squeaky toys, snacks, and learning new things – combine the three and you’ve got a dog who’s ready to excel at training. If you’ve got room in your life for a big, playful dog, come see if Pooh Bear is the one for you!
ENERGY LEVEL: Medium/high
- He’ll need daily exercise and mental enrichment, and would love to join you for plenty of adventures as he gains confidence.
DOGS: Has lived with another dog
- Pooh lived with another dog in his previous home (a 3ish year old NM pittie). The two dogs got along well when Pooh was a younger puppy, but the other dog started attacking him around the time that he reached sexual maturity.
- Pooh Bear has done well meeting a few other dogs here at HSCC, though he does not seem completely confident in his interactions with other dogs.
- Continued positive interactions with confident, friendly dogs will be important to help him grow up into a dog-social adult.
- Slow introductions to other dogs are always recommended. Keep in mind that just because a dog has done well with some or most other dogs, doesn’t mean they will like all dogs (just like people!).
CATS: Limited experience; likely needs a home without small animals
- Pooh Bear briefly lived in a home with cats, and tended to chase them. We suspect that he’ll be more successful in a home without small animals.
- If you’ve got small animals at home, consider ahead of time how best to introduce them and manage their interactions.
KIDS: Has lived with older kids
- Pooh Bear lived with older kids in his previous home and was friendly with them, though he did tend to jump up on them.
- He’s a big guy who doesn’t recognize his own size and strength, and will likely be overwhelming for young children.
- We recommend supervising interactions between kids and dogs to make sure everyone is behaving appropriately and staying safe.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Pooh Bear will benefit from some training to help him manage all his excitement and enthusiasm for life, and to help him gain confidence.
- Basic training classes or a few sessions with a trainer can be a great way to get started.
- Training is a great way to build a bond with your new pup, like learning a common language.
- We recommend positive reinforcement-based training – teach Pooh what you want him to do! We do not recommend e-collar or punishment-based training, as these methods often have long-term negative effects on dogs (physically as well as psychologically) and create behavioral problems.
- We are happy to provide guidance on training resources, methods, and finding a trainer.
- To help Pooh Bear and his new family get off to a great start together, his adoption comes with sessions with our dog training partners.
He isn’t a young puppy, but it’s still important for him to learn what is expected of him in his new home.
- Be consistent from day 1 – it’s much easier and less confusing for the dog to loosen the boundaries later than to implement new rules.
HOUSE TRAINED: Yes
- Pooh Bear was house trained in his previous home.
- Keep in mind that a dog who is house trained in one home may still have accidents in a new environment.
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
- Because the other dog in his home was often aggressive with him, Pooh Bear spent a lot of his time in his crate to keep him safe.
- If you’re interested in using a crate with Pooh Bear, be prepared to take it slow and make the crate a comfortable safe space for him.
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