Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement—Kennel License #2617Blue—12+ Kid by Kid, Dog by DogMonkey is a charming boy with a lot of excitable energy. When he exits his kennel, he is eager to break free and enthusiastic about the leash. While he walks well, it seems he hasn`t had much experience or consistent time on a leash, which makes him unsure about how to walk while tethered. He does not do well when tethered to a wall; he tries to escape and continues to pull to relieve the pressure from his collar. We had to stay with him when we tethered him to the wall.In terms of handling, Monkey does not mind being touched, but it tends to make him more excitable. He responds well to being handled, such as being touched on his underbelly, paws, ears, or mouth. He understands basic cues like `sit,` `wait,` and `come.` When it comes to toys, he enjoys all of them, but he especially favors balls. Due to his over-arousal, he may nibble on your fingers if you try to take a ball from him, so it`s better to have two tennis balls to facilitate trading for other toys like plush or squeaky ones. He does not mind when you take these toys from him, nor does he attempt to mouth you during that process.Monkey’s play style with people is quite unruly; he likes to jump up and place his paws on you. Although his paw pressure is light and he does not body slam, he is very excitable and wants to use his paws during play. His interactions with other dogs went well; he was very stimulated and over-aroused when he approached another dog, leading him to whine and vocalize his frustration as he wanted to get to the other dog quickly. However, once he was able to approach appropriately, he displayed good behavior by sniffing, investigating, and offering to play without any issues while coexisting in the same room.Monkey`s initial interaction with strangers can be inappropriate; he tends to jump right for a stranger`s face, especially with a male stranger. Once we redirected him to keep his feet on the ground, he did well, accepting pets and initiating play without showing any signs of stress when being petted. Regarding resource guarding, I see no signs of stress when food is removed and later returned.I recommend that Monkey be placed in a home with older children until he learns basic manners and improves impulse control.For more resources to help with any step of your adoption journey go to: https://go.petadoptiongateway.com/LycomingDT
