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Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Who could resist that face? Max is a happy, wiggly kind of dog and he’s eager to start his new life with a new family by his side. He loves being outside and would be happy to join you for a walk around the neighborhood, sniffing around while you work in the garden, or lounging on the porch. He tends to greet new people with a big smile and a tail wag, and promises to be best friends with anyone who will spare him a treat (like we said, good luck resisting that face!).
ENERGY LEVEL: Medium
- He’ll need plenty of exercise and mental enrichment every day.
DOGS: Has lived with another dog
- Max lived with other dogs, including one who may be a littermate, in his previous home and they reportedly got along well together.
- Here at HSCC, Max has shared a kennel with one of the other dogs from the same home, and they did well sharing the space. They have snarked at each other over food, but have not gotten into any serious fights.
- 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: Has lived with a cat
- Max lived with a cat in his previous home and reportedly got along well with it.
- 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
- Max doesn’t have much experience with kids.
- We recommend supervising interactions between kids and dogs to make sure everyone is behaving appropriately and staying safe.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Max can be vocal when excited or frustrated. Keep this in mind depending on your living situation and tolerance for barking.
His most recently owner reported that Max liked to follow them everywhere, and even enjoyed snuggling in bed with them!
He also really likes to sniff and follow his nose, so it will be important to give him safe outlets for this behavior.
His previous owner noted that he’s not a big fan of car rides.
He will benefit from some basic training to help him manage his excitement siasm for life.
- 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 Max 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 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
- In Max's most recently home, he reportedly was mostly house trained, but had a few accidents in the owner's room.
- Max was reportedly house trained in one of his previous homes.
- Keep in mind that a dog who is house trained in one home may still have accidents in a new environment.
CRATE TRAINED: No
- He is not crate trained.
- If you’re interested in using a crate with Max, be prepared to start from scratch, take it slow, and make the crate a comfortable safe space for him.
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