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Breed
Mixed Breed (Large)
Color
Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with White
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
59 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
He’s a big, bouncy goofball of a dog with a whole lot of enthusiasm for life! Dodger is easy to please – whether it’s getting out for a walk or playtime with one of his dog friends, playing with a favorite toy, or soaking up all the attention from his people, he’s always got a big smile on his face. When he’s happy (which is pretty much all the time), his stubby tail wags a million miles an hour and his whole body wiggles. If you’re looking for add a new pup to the family, this easy-to-love squishy boy would love to meet you!
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 Dodger has ever lived with another dog.
- He did well with other dogs at the shelter in Georgia, and has made dog friends here at HSCC.
- 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 Dodger has any experience with cats or other small animals. He has shown some prey drive here at HSCC, so he may be a better fit 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: No known experience
- We don’t know whether Dodger has much experience with kids.
- We have not seen any behaviors like resource guarding or handling sensitivity that would be concerning with children around. All of his excitement and enthusiasm may be overwhelming for very small children.
- We recommend supervising interactions between kids and dogs to make sure everyone is behaving appropriately and staying safe.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Dodger 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 Dodger 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 Dodger 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
- Dodger is not crate trained. He has figured out how to open and get out of a wire crate.
- If you’re interested in using a crate with Dodger, be prepared to start from scratch, take it slow, and make the crate a comfortable safe space for him. He’d likely need a more secure plastic crate.
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