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Breed
Mixed Breed (Large)
Color
White - with Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
8 years 6 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
85 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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MEET MOBY!
A fluffier, roly-polyer gentleman you’ll never find! Moby loves hanging out with people, whether that be on the course of a long walk full of interesting things to sniff, or a cozy night in lounging on the couch. He’s also super-smart and a fast learner, so if you’re interested in more intellectual pursuits, he’d be a great training buddy. If you’re looking for a pup with a whole lot of love to give (and a whole lot of pup to love), consider coming into HSCC and introducing yourself to this fine floof!
ENERGY LEVEL: Medium
- Moby will need daily exercise and mental enrichment.
DOGS: Has lived with another dog but may prefer being the only dog.
- Moby lived with another dog in his original home and the two dogs got along well.
- While at HSCC for the first time, he was introduced to other dogs and seemed uncomfortable (stiff body, raised lips) with those who entered his space too quickly, for example by rushing up to him during off-leash groups.
- In his most recent home, his owner reported that he would bark and lunge at other dogs while on leashed walks, but did well in off-leash play groups.
- Since returning to HSCC, Moby has been introduced on-leash to one other dog, and after initial excitement, he growled and snapped at her. He has displayed some reactivity in the form of barking and lunging when he sees other dogs out in the yard.
- 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.
- Moby lived with a cat in his most recent home. His owner reported that he did well with that cat, but would chase small animals and cats that he didn’t know.
- In his original home, it was reported that he broke through an electric fence attacked a group of chickens.
- If you’ve got small animals at home, consider ahead of time how best to introduce them and manage their interactions.
KIDS: Limited experience with children.
- Both his original owner and his most recent owner reported that Moby has done well around children, but we don’t have much information on what those interactions looked like.
- We recommend supervising interactions between kids and dogs to make sure everyone is behaving appropriately and staying safe.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
He has shown some dog reactivity in his previous home and here at HSCC.
- Dog reactivity means behavior such as barking, growling, and lunging at other dogs.
- The threshold for response and the nature and severity of the response vary depending on the dog.
- Moby has shown discomfort (stiff body, lip licking) in the presence of dogs who approach him too quickly.
- He has also barked and lunged at other dogs while out on leashed walks.
He isn’t a puppy, but it’s still important for him to learn what is expected of him in his new home. Basic training classes or a few sessions with a trainer can be a great way to get started.
- 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.
- Training is a great way to build a bond with your new pup, like learning a common language.
- Learning new skills is also a great way for nervous dogs to build confidence!
- We recommend positive reinforcement-based training – teach Moby 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.
HOUSE TRAINED: Yes
- Moby 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: No
- If you’re interested in using a crate with Moby, be prepared to start from scratch, take it slow, and make the crate a comfortable safe space for him.
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