Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Story
Pack is enjoying time in a foster home to pack on some weight. He has been successful at gaining weight and is ready for a new family to continue his progress. To meet Pack fill out an adoption application or contact the VHS adoptions department. An Adoption Counselor will set up a time for his foster family to bring Pack to the shelter to me your family.
Have you ever met a bigger-than-life person? Just always so happy and up for a good time? That is Pack! Pack is a big goofball. He loves everyone. Because of his desire to play a lot and his height (31 inches to his shoulders), he can be intimidating to other dogs. He never reacts in a bad way, but sometimes pushes more for play even though the other dog says to back off. Pack is being fostered in a home with a Dutch Shephard, who gives him corrections and also plays with him; a Boxer, who pretty much goes with the flow; and visiting dogs. One visiting dog is a neutered male Boxer mix who will put an energetic dog in its place. There were no issues between the him and Pack. Pack’s foster family took care of a relative’s Pomeranian girl for a week. The Pomeranian and Pack worked out some play, even trying tug-of-war, but mostly she is the cheerleader while Pack plays with the Boxer or Shepherd.
Pack came to us quite underweight. Bloodwork showed nothing out of normal range. He went into foster care to see about gaining weight. He eats 3 meals a day, totaling 9 cups of food daily to gain weight. He is eating Royal Canin Giant Breed Jr, which is expensive. He is gaining very well, even with the increase in exercise of a big yard and other dogs to play with. As he has a great deal of Dane in him, he needs food appropriate for the breed. Other, less expensive food options are also good for Danes, but this formula is made for his age group. He will go to his new home with whatever the foster has left of the Royal Canin. As he gets to a good weight, the quantity and formula of food can be adjusted. Do research on what brand to choose for maintenance. Always judge feeding amounts based on your dog's look from above and beside. Do not only go by what the bag says. Pack loves food, and will devour whatever he is fed. Remember that everything about a giant breed is more expensive. Be prepared for the commitment before deciding that a giant dog is for you.
Pack is crate trained. He may fuss at first, then settles down. His fosters crate him when they both leave the home. He is housebroken. He is great about respecting the home. He doesn’t get on the beds, although the other dogs do. He has decided the sofas are okay though
Pack is tall and his head hits the kitchen counter height. He likes to sniff around as meals are prepared. He has attempted a heist or 2, but he knows when the Ahh Ahh is aimed at him. He mostly just wants to know what the people are doing that smells so good. He does know the command "out of the kitchen. " He also knows sit, lay down, shake, stay, and come. Although with “come” he might get distracted on the way and deliver a toy when he arrives. He really is a goofball. He did great with having his foster mom trim his nails.
Pack is mouthy, he will put his slobbery mouth on your arm or hand in play, but he does not bite down. He has lived with children ages 7 and 9 and loved them, but this is something they would need to be prepared for. His head itself is more dangerous than his mouth. He swings his head and can give quite the head bump.
Pack did great walking around Garvin Park, even with geese around. He does know " leave it". He also is comfortable with a Gentle Leader collar, suggesting he has used one before.
Pack really is just a goofy puppy. He plays for a while, then hops on the loveseat for a nap.
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