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My name is Onyx!

Posted over 8 months ago | Updated over 8 months ago

My basic info

Breed
Rottweiler
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Age
2 years 8 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
80 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Onyx is a 2 year old Rottie pup who is a really sweet but active boy.

Onyx still has a lot of puppy energy, so his parents need to be strong as he is a big boy.

He is very affectionate and loving. When his foster mom is standing next to him outside and tells him to sit, he immediately does so and then he'll offer his paw if she says "shake". Then if she asks "pets?", he puts his head up against her leg and he gets pets. By then he usually melts to the ground and ends up upside down begging for belly rubs.

He is very smart and sensitive. Positive reinforcement in the form of treats and verbal praise is highly effective to teach him replacement behaviors.

A home with a fully fenced yard would be ideal for him, as well as a family who can dedicate time for training, exploring and movement!

Onyx came from a high kill shelter where he was surrendered by his previous owner. He was very scared when we first got him, but with decompression, he has now settled down. He definitely needs a parent that has the time to work with him and be the alpha.

Onyx is currently about 80 lb and fully vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. He is heartworm negative, and kept on heartworm and flea preventative.

He lives with 10 foster doggie siblings, and does well with them. He has not lived with kids in our care, so we do not know how he is going to be. We do not allow rotties to go to homes with children.

Sweet Onyx is being fostered in Texas, but can travel to any state, and even Canada for the right home. Rottweiler experience is mandatory to adopt our breed specific pups.

To meet this gorgeous pup via facetime or whatsapp or other video chat apps, please send a completed application via www.savesomesouls.com

Yards MUST BE adequately and fully fenced to adopt our pups. We do not accept electric or underground fences.

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