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Breed
Mixed Breed (Large)
Color
White
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
45 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
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Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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Would ya look at those baby blues!? In addition to having the handsomest eyes around, Angelo has a whole lot of love to give. He is a super special pup looking for a brand new start in life. We don’t know a lot about his past except that he did not enjoy as much enrichment, socialization, or comfort as he could have. So now he is looking for a family that will help him learn and grow, one that is open to helping him be his very best self (with HSCC’s support, of course!). It will take him some time to adjust but as he gets comfortable in his new environment, we expect him to blossom into an energetic, playful pup. He is eager to learn and will make a great companion for the right family. If you think he could be a match for you, come meet Angelo!
ENERGY LEVEL: Medium/high
- He’ll need plenty of exercise and mental enrichment every day.
DOGS: No known experience living with other dogs, but has done well with them in other settings
- We don’t know whether Angelo has ever lived with another dog.
- Here at HSCC, he has generally been unreactive toward other dogs and has done well in off leash play groups!
- If you’ve already got a dog or two at home, we’d be happy to facilitate an introduction here at HSCC to see how everyone gets along.
- 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: No known experience
- We don’t know whether Angelo has any experience with cats or other small animals.
- If you’ve got small animals at home, consider ahead of time how best to introduce them and manage their interactions.
KIDS: Limited experience
- Angelo has some experience living with a child, but we don’t know specifically how they interacted.
- He may be a better fit in a home with older kids and adults who won’t be overwhelmed by all his energy and can read his body language to know when he’s uncomfortable in a situation.
- We recommend supervising interactions between kids and dogs to make sure everyone is behaving appropriately and staying safe.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Angelo had a rough start in life. He has been friendly with our staff and volunteers, is gaining confidence, and is eager to start his new life. His new family will need to be patient with him and open to working with him to be his very best self.
Angelo will benefit from some basic 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 Angelo 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.
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: Unknown
- We don’t know whether Angelo has ever been house trained.
- Keep in mind that a dog who is house trained in one home may still have accidents in a new environment.
CRATE TRAINED: No
- Angelo was frequently confined to a crate in his previous homes. As a result, he may be uncomfortable being crated right away in his new home.
- If you’re interested in using a crate with Angelo, be prepared to start from scratch, take it slow, and make the crate a comfortable safe space for him.
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