Palisades Park, NJ - Australian Shepherd/Chow Chow. Meet Gyumi a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Australian Shepherd/Chow Chow

Color

Brown/Chocolate - with Tan

Age

3 years 3 months old, Young

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

19 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Not good with dogs

Not good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Gyumi💗💗

* Interaction with people: Is shy and reserved. He smells people passing by and shows curiosity, but finds it awkward when they come close. He is not used to his foster family's touching yet, and hides in the corner when you try to touch him, but stays still if you actually touch him, and even follows if you go somewhere else. When he gets used to it, he opens himself up and eats snacks if you give him some.
* Interaction with dogs: Is not comfortable with other dogs. Is scared of dogs who bark and run at him. With slowly-approaching dogs, he smells them face-to-face but soon turns away.
* Interaction with cats: He shows uneasiness and wariness around cats, even during walks, where he tends to keep his distance.
* Separate Anxiety : He spends time alone well. Sometimes, he lies down looking at the door, but soon goes to the bed and falls asleep! Wags his tail and welcomes you when you come back home.
* Potty Training : Prefers100% outdoor potty!
* Hygienic : He's still learning to become comfortable with bathing, grooming, and teeth brushing, but he tolerates them without mouthing. Gets scared and tries to run away at the sound of dryers, but so towel or fan (dryers very shortly if needed) is used to dry tim.
* Walking : Walks in step with the walker and enjoys taking a walk! He's a bit afraid of the leash but waits patiently until it's put on. Is scared of cars or motorcycles. Prefers walking near the bush or where there are no people.
* Car Sickness : Is okay with riding a car, and stays well in the car seat. May vomit on winding roads.

💌Special Notes💌
* Gyumi is getting used to his malformed bones after suffering a long-time fracture to his shoulder and back. As he has no issues in walking, the vet's opinion is that surgery is unnecessary.
* He can take easy walks, but running or intense exercise is not allowed.
* Mastered “sit” and has a big potential of learning other skills once he gets used to physical contact with people!

💟Health Status💟
* Neutered
* Others: Microchipped, Completed heartworm treatment.
* Even though having a dislocated left shoulder and shattered&stiffened right shoulder, he has no problem walking. However, it may hurt for him if he moves vigorously, so close observation is needed.
* Has vision in his right eye but his left eye is blind. His fur is currently shaved off because his skin was not healthy. He scratches a bit, but it's getting much better and his dead skin cells are unseen now unlike before.