Niagara Falls, ON - Dutch Shepherd. Meet Bentley a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Dutch Shepherd

Color

Brindle

Age

Young

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

20220809-01

My details

Good with dogs

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Name: Bentley (20220809-01)
Weight: 55 lbs
Age: 2 years
Gender: male
Neutered: yes
Breed: Dutch Shepherd / dingo mix
Color: brown and black brindle with white patches on face and chest

Neck size: 18”
Chest size: 26”
Height: 28”
Length: 34”
Crate size: large

Good with women: yes
Good with Men: yes
Good with Kids: yes but older children preferred as he is shy and needs time to warm up
Good with other dogs: yes
Good with Cats: seems indifferent to the cat in his foster home
House trained: 75%
Crate trained: yes
Energy level: med/high
Can be handled/ touched: yes but needs time to warm up
Barker: only when first put in the crate
Flight risk: yes until he learns his boundaries and forms a bond
Food aggressive: no
Current food: chicken and rice kibble
Walk on leash: yes but needs some work
Reactive to people or dogs: no
Rides well in car: yes but is a bit nervous
Destructive: unknown
Needs a home with yard: yes
Needs home with another dog: Bentley would love another dog around his size but not a requirement
Can live in apt: no

Backstory: Bentley and another dog were brought to the shelter together as strays, the other dog sadly passed away. Bentley had been at the shelter almost 6 months, and his days were numbered. NDR and foster partners saved him!

Bentley is extremely sweet and friendly, but needs someone patient that is willing to give him time to come out of his shell and warm up. Sudden and fast movements still cause him to jump so a quiet home will be best for him. He absolutely loves other dog so a home with a confident dog would be amazing for him!