Hi, I'm Rocky!
Im 2.5 year old male and I am a pretty cool dude.
I am currently in foster with 5 other dogs, 4 of them Dobermans. I love to play and romp with my foster sister Callie. However, If its just me, or the older Dobermans do not want to play, I am pretty content to get some rubs and sniff and explore. I am a big boy so would be best matched with another larger dog similar to my size. I love a good cuddle and have the Doberman lean down pat.
I walk nicely on leash with a Halti (head harness) but when I do want to get to something faster than my human, I do pull. I can be reactive on leash at times. More often than not with some distance between another oncoming dog, I can walk past curious and interested or my foster mom will have me in a 'sit' 'stay' command and when she says 'look' and I give her eye contact, I get a treat. I love being off leash and I have had great recall so far, however I do have a bit of a prey drive when I am off leash on a hiking trail. So far, motor dirt bikes, wild chickens, deer, and wild rabbits have been my foster moms arch nemisis.
I recently attended a two week dog hiking and boarding boot camp while in care while my foster mom travelled. I loved exploring new off leash trails, riding in the truck with all my pack buddies, and snoozing on the sofa with my doggy friends at the end of the day.
I love a good squeaky toy and bones to chew on, stuffed toys however have met their match! If I am bored and left to my own devices, I do get destructive in the house and will find a shoe, bag, or household item to chew. Until I learn the rules of my new home and have an outlet of appropriate dog friendly items to chew and play with I am crated if I am left alone. I am well crate trained and love running into my crate for a treat, breakfast and dinner, and chill time.
My foster mom does not think I was asked or taught much in my previous life as I'm a bit clueness to start when she asks something of me. I love to learn new commands though and am very proud of myself when I catch on. It brings her a lot of joy when the 'light bulb' moments happen during my training. I know 'heel' 'shake a paw' 'down' 'spin' 'crate time' 'look' 'wait' and 'sit' 'come' and I know to sit before the leash goes on.
My previous home I had minimal exposure to kids and in foster I have not either. I would be best suited in a home with kids 10 and up as I am a big boy and am still pretty bouncy.
I am a champ at the vet! The more attention on me and chances for treats the better!
I am currently on a diet and exercise plan as I came into care a bit on the heavier side. I LOOVE treats and food so my foster mom is encorporating my meals into training times. I am currently on a low protien calorie diet of Salmon. I was recently tested for allergies and I am allergic to Beef, Lamb and Kangaroo. I came into care with skin issues and ear infections but since coming into care and changing my diet my hair has started to grow back and my belly rash has dissapeared. My vet says that I can take an Apoquel pill or a 1-3 month Cytopoint allergy injection on a need be basis if I have any future flair ups.
Rocky is currently on Vancouver Island, but can travel to Vancouver and surrounding areas.
Rocky will come neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. All adopters must agree not to use any punitive training methods including, but not limited to, leash corrections, pinning, alpha rolls, etc.
Apply to adopt Rocky by submitting our adoption application at https://adoptadobe.com/adoption-application/. All adoptions require a home visit or Zoom walk thru prior to finalization.
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