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Meet Axl !!
We took in this awesome puppy and his brother Slash from a crowded shelter. They are both awesome dogs that are super loyal and very smart. (Slash has a separate post)
Axl is an approx 10 month old, male, Doberman mix. He has a docked tail and natural ears. Potential mixed with German Shepherd but we are unsure. He weighs 52 pounds.
He will be neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped as part of his adoption. He is Heartworm negative and on monthly preventatives.
Axl is a shy boy at first and then he’s your best friend. If you know the Doberman breed you know they are extremely loyal and loving dogs. He is all about you. He can be pushy with wanting to be near you, jump on you or trying to crawl up in your lap. He really needs a firm consistent owner to show him how to channel all that into positive behaviors. He’s so smart and eager to please.
He’s still a puppy that needs training. He will thrive with routine and both mental and physical exercise in his new home. He definitely needs an understanding owner as he takes awhile to adjust to new surroundings and his training will temporarily regress until he gets comfortable.
He is crate trained but will wake you up around 6-7am howling to go out and potty and start the day. He’s great on car rides and seems to enjoy them. He’s decent on the leash but will pull at times. He loves toys and is very toy motivated.
Axl is a bit of an oddball with his potty training. We think he’s a shy pooper lol. He will hold it and hold it and then poop in his crate until he feels safe to poop outside. He is fostered currently without a fenced yard and we think he would be far more successful with a fenced area to potty in. He was starting to figure it out more and more each day and then it snowed… He regressed a bit due to that. We can tell he understands the concept of potty training bc he holds it as long as possible inside. With a fenced yard and a little patience from you we expect him to figure it out quickly.
He is great with other dogs and would do well with another dog in the home to show him the ropes. He is a bit hyper and pushy with his play so another dog to match or at least tolerate his energy would be best. He is also a bit of a humper with the ladies. His upcoming neuter will hopefully help with that. He is fostered with a cat and isn’t aggressive but doesn’t respect their boundaries. He annoys the cats and despite swats and hisses he hasn’t learned to stop. If you have cats you’ll need to be very proactive with training him regarding what is and isn’t appropriate around them. He’s not trying to hurt them but does not know how to properly interact with them.
Axl isn’t fostered with kids currently. He’s a super sweet and loving boy so we suspect he would do great but maybe not with smaller kids. He’s big and still jumps up on people and doesn’t always realize his size. Temperament wise he would likely do well, training wise he is a bit too much for small kids currently.
He has not shown any aggression over food, treats or toys toward other animals or humans.
He LOVES toys, especially soft toys and tennis balls. He really loves anything you’ll do with him. Playtime, training, cuddles. He’s a loyal boy ready to please his new best friend.
Axl has a high energy level. He needs both mental and physical exercise several times a day, every single day. He needs you to engage with him in games, training or activities that keep his mind and body active. Without this he can easily become frustrated with pent up energy and start showing negative behaviors. If you’re not serious about giving him the exercise he needs please pick a lower energy dog.
Overall this guy has so much potential. He just needs the right owner to guide him and show him how to be his best self. He’s going to make someone the most loyal companion.
➡️Vet and home checks required.
➡️Fenced yard preferred
Located in Hampton VA.
(He will need to be adopted within a 1 hour drive radius)
🛑These dogs are banned from almost all rentals (to include most vacation rentals). Do not apply to adopt if you have not called and verified with your landlord that you can own one. 🛑
‼️Please message the Village Dog Resource Facebook Page or VillageDogResource@gmail.com directly with questions or to get an application. ‼️
Meet Axl !!
We took in this awesome puppy and his brother Slash from a crowded shelter. They are both awesome dogs that are super loyal and very smart. (Slash has a separate post)
Axl is an approx 10 month old, male, Doberman mix. He has a docked tail and natural ears. Potential mixed with German Shepherd but we are unsure. He weighs 52 pounds.
He will be neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped as part of his adoption. He is Heartworm negative and on monthly preventatives.
Axl is a shy boy at first and then he’s your best friend. If you know the Doberman breed you know they are extremely loyal and loving dogs. He is all about you. He can be pushy with wanting to be near you, jump on you or trying to crawl up in your lap. He really needs a firm consistent owner to show him how to channel all that into positive behaviors. He’s so smart and eager to please.
He’s still a puppy that needs training. He will thrive with routine and both mental and physical exercise in his new home. He definitely needs an understanding owner as he takes awhile to adjust to new surroundings and his training will temporarily regress until he gets comfortable.
He is crate trained but will wake you up around 6-7am howling to go out and potty and start the day. He’s great on car rides and seems to enjoy them. He’s decent on the leash but will pull at times. He loves toys and is very toy motivated.
Axl is a bit of an oddball with his potty training. We think he’s a shy pooper lol. He will hold it and hold it and then poop in his crate until he feels safe to poop outside. He is fostered currently without a fenced yard and we think he would be far more successful with a fenced area to potty in. He was starting to figure it out more and more each day and then it snowed… He regressed a bit due to that. We can tell he understands the concept of potty training bc he holds it as long as possible inside. With a fenced yard and a little patience from you we expect him to figure it out quickly.
He is great with other dogs and would do well with another dog in the home to show him the ropes. He is a bit hyper and pushy with his play so another dog to match or at least tolerate his energy would be best. He is also a bit of a humper with the ladies. His upcoming neuter will hopefully help with that. He is fostered with a cat and isn’t aggressive but doesn’t respect their boundaries. He annoys the cats and despite swats and hisses he hasn’t learned to stop. If you have cats you’ll need to be very proactive with training him regarding what is and isn’t appropriate around them. He’s not trying to hurt them but does not know how to properly interact with them.
Axl isn’t fostered with kids currently. He’s a super sweet and loving boy so we suspect he would do great but maybe not with smaller kids. He’s big and still jumps up on people and doesn’t always realize his size. Temperament wise he would likely do well, training wise he is a bit too much for small kids currently.
He has not shown any aggression over food, treats or toys toward other animals or humans.
He LOVES toys, especially soft toys and tennis balls. He really loves anything you’ll do with him. Playtime, training, cuddles. He’s a loyal boy ready to please his new best friend.
Axl has a high energy level. He needs both mental and physical exercise several times a day, every single day. He needs you to engage with him in games, training or activities that keep his mind and body active. Without this he can easily become frustrated with pent up energy and start showing negative behaviors. If you’re not serious about giving him the exercise he needs please pick a lower energy dog.
Overall this guy has so much potential. He just needs the right owner to guide him and show him how to be his best self. He’s going to make someone the most loyal companion.
➡️Vet and home checks required.
➡️Fenced yard preferred
Located in Hampton VA.
(He will need to be adopted within a 1 hour drive radius)
🛑These dogs are banned from almost all rentals (to include most vacation rentals). Do not apply to adopt if you have not called and verified with your landlord that you can own one. 🛑
‼️Please message the Village Dog Resource Facebook Page or VillageDogResource@gmail.com directly with questions or to get an application. ‼️
Adopters are given a full week with the pet to make their final decision on adoption to ensure the home is the correct fit. We also take all animals back over their lifetime if adopters cant keep them
Adopters are given a full week with the pet to make their final decision on adoption to ensure the home is the correct fit. We also take all animals back over their lifetime if adopters cant keep them
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We are foster based and do not have a facility or physical location. All events we attend are posted on our facebook page.
We are foster based and do not have a facility or physical location. All events we attend are posted on our facebook page.
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We help private owners and overwhelmed rural shelters with limited resources in an effort to save pets needing new homes.
We help private owners and overwhelmed rural shelters with limited resources in an effort to save pets needing new homes.
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