Doug arrived at TJO with another German Shepherd Dog. Both pups were scared, but were still friendly to the staff who were attempting to help them. This `Chicken Big` is looking for a place where he can learn how not scary the world is and grow into a confident, dog with strong coping abilities.
OTHER PETS: Doug does not do well with other dogs, and will often escalate any reciprocal reactions. He would do best in a home with no other animals. [Only Pet]
OWNER EXPERIENCE: Someone with experience working with large, fearful dogs, and able to provide positive traning and happy experiences would be Doug's best fit. [Some Experience]
KIDS: Doug is very fearful and dislikes hugs, he will jump and push to get away when he feels unsafe. This behavior is not aggressive, but since Doug is a larger pup he might accidentally injure a smaller human. [Adults Only]
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Going for walks with his new owner will help Doug bond with them as well as ensuring that he gets the physical engagement that he needs to stay healthy. Treat puzzles and different types of enrichment will be an important addition to ensure both physical and mental enrichment. As he gains confidence and learns new skills, a wide variety of dog sports will allow him to try new and fun ways of getting exercise. [Good Walking Buddy]
VETERINARY CARE: [Routine] GROOMING: [Routine Brushing]
LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Doug trust and bond with his new owner as well as ensuring he has a mastery of basic cues and skills. Doug is friendly but fearful, confidence in himself and trust in his owner will help him overcome his fear. Continuing to reinforce that trust and bond by engaging in further positive training will also open up activity doors for Doug. Doug will need patience and support from his owner, his fearfulness will decrease as his trust increases but expecting a quick change will just set Doug up for failure which we do not want to do. [Moderate / Intense]
September 17, 2024, 7:53 pm