American Staffordshire Terrier puppies and dogs in Chesapeake, Virginia

Meet Burger! This good boy wants you to be his valentine! Burger is a wonderful leash walker and very receptive to commands. His love language is treats! Our volunteers never pass up an opportunity to give Burger a tasty morsel. He is patient while waiting for them and very gentle when retrieving them. Burger rather be cuddled up and getting pets from his person than playing with toys. He has shown appropriate and playful behavior toward other dogs. Burger is a gem! He would be a great addition to any family. Come in and meet him today!

Meet Bready Freddy! Always ready to go and always ready for snuggles, Freddy would love a home to call his own. He is a great leash walker once he`s done with his bathroom business. If he does tug, he is very easy to correct. Freddy will `sit` politely for treats and take them gently when offered. He is not picky about which treats he likes and will preemptively give you a `sit` to tell you he`s hungry. Freddy likes toys but prefers getting back scratches and pets. He shows appropriate behavior toward other dogs. Freddy also shows strong signs of being house-trained. He is a communicative and snuggly pup who would be great in any family. Come in and meet him today!

If interested in adopting please check our adoption process in the "about" section on our Facebook page and fill out an adoption application: https://form.jotform.com/212979324392060 Meet and greets are by appointment only with an approved application. Potential adopter is asked to travel to foster home for meet and greet. Transport is provided at no cost for adoption trials. Adopters are offered (2) FREE 1 hour training sessions with our partnered trainer after the adoption is finialized. These sessions are offered in person if local to Maryland or if out of the area, online sessions are available. Name: Delinda Age: approx 3 years Weight: 50 pounds Color: brown/white Breed: Lab/Pittie mix Vaccines: up to date Altered: yes Heartworm Status: negative Energy Level: active House trained: yes Crate trained: yes Dog friendly: can be selective Cat friendly: no Kid friendly: yes, very hyper so little ones may not be best Temperament: sweet, playful, friendly, very willing to please Adoption fee: 275 Notes: was in training for 3 weeks. This beautiful girl was due to euthanized 12 hours before we saved her due to space. She came from Texas which is overloaded with unwanted animals. Luckily she's no longer unwanted. Need a hype girl? Someone who you can't have a bad day around? One who will encourage you? Show you the joy in little things? Someone who will worship the ground you walk? If you said yes to any of these Delinda is for you! We learned some great stuff about this girl. -shes house broken. No chewing and doesn't need to be crated either. -loves lounging on the couch The things that need work -shes hyper. Always excited, she did improve greatly Jordan said. The jumping stopped and she did learn its okay to not always have to be amped up. -crate training...not vocal and goes in crate nicely but uses the bathroom despite if she's only crated temporarily or few a few hours. Thankfully if adopter doesn't have her crated she is house broken and doesn't get into things she shouldn't Her ideal home: An active family with a fenced yard. She likes adventures and shows potential of being a great sporting dog (agility, lure coursing, fly ball, etc) All and all shes a FABULOUS girl. One of my favorites. Delinda is adorable. Full of energy so would enjoy a family that is active. She likes everyone she meets. She walks nicely on a leash. Delinda was used as the dog tester in the shelter. She has done playtime with females and males with success. It takes a little bit for her to feel comfortable as when the dogs crowded her she would growl as she became nervous and uncomfortable. With slower introductions as she seems fearful of new dogs there should be no issues as she played chase with a young female shepherd and a hyper female hound. Delinda rides nicely in the car, she will curl up in the seat and enjoy the ride. Available for adoption anywhere in the US or Canada with transport provided

Pinky is currently in foster and doing great! Her foster`s report she is house trained, crate trained, does well with the cat in the home and loves belly rubs. Here`s what else they have to say`I think one of my favorite things that Pinky does is smile when I get home from work, afterI`ve been gone all day (my boyfriend was home, or got home much earlier then I) and shegets super excited and starts smiling at me. I also love how I am never lonely at home. Shelikes to follow me literally everywhere, whether that`s cleaning, watching tv, or studying, sheis very curious with everything. Also if you stop giving her bellyrubs she will lay on her backand wiggle side to side until she gets more.She loves showing off her toys as well.`

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Kylo is very full of energy and love he definitely needs a yard to run in and a home with space that unfortunately I just can’t accommodate. His zoomies are A LOT LOL! He’s a big time chewer so tough toys are a must. Kylo is very treat and food possessive so best to separate feed and do not take his treats/food away by hand. He’s a good boy just needs someone with patience and the time to work with him after all he’s just a puppy 8 1/2 months old

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Meet Bourbon: Your New Adventure Buddy! 🐾 Name: Bourbon 🐾 Age: 2 years 🐾 Breed: Am. Staff Mix 🐾 Gender: Male 🐾 Good with Dogs: Yes! 🐾 Ideal Family: Active, Outdoorsy, and Fun-Loving If you're searching for a fun-loving, energetic dog who thrives in the great outdoors, meet Bourbon! This 2-year-old male pitbull mix is all about living life to the fullest – whether he's hiking up a mountain trail, running through a field, or playing with his doggie friends. Bourbon’s ideal family is one that enjoys an active lifestyle and can keep up with his boundless energy. Bourbon is not only great with other dogs, but he also loves making new pals! Whether he’s playing fetch, running around, or just hanging out with his doggy companions, he’s always ready for fun and socializing. He’s the perfect addition to a household that already has other pets or one where he can meet new furry friends. This boy loves to get outside and explore, so if you enjoy hiking, running, or just spending time in nature, Bourbon is your ultimate adventure buddy. He’s a loyal, loving companion who will keep you motivated to stay active and enjoy the outdoors together. What Bourbon Needs: An active family who loves hiking, running, or other outdoor adventures. A dog-friendly home where he can interact with other dogs or have a playmate. A secure yard or access to outdoor spaces where he can burn off energy. Positive reinforcement and continued training to help him thrive. Bourbon is ready to find his forever family – a fun, active household that will love him as much as he loves life. If you're looking for a dog who will keep you on your toes, but also cuddle up at the end of the day, Bourbon is the perfect match for you!

Meet Niko !! This guy is absolutely gorgeous. He’s a big boy and gives the best snuggles. We’ve been working on his trainings and manners. He’s been doing so good. He’s very smart and treat motivated. He picks up training extremely quickly. Niko is a 5 year old, male American bully. He weighs 69 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. He loves everyone he meets and seems like he has no idea what a stranger is. He is big and very strong but is also a huge softie with so much love to give. He thinks he’s a lap dog and loves to cuddle. He has no concept of not fitting on the couch with you. He will crawl up and find a spot lol. Niko has been perfect with his potty training. He rides great in the car and is eager to jump in and go for a ride. Sometimes he needs a little help with his hind end to get into taller vehicles due to his shorter body build. He is very strong on the leash and needs continued training on that but is already getting better. He’s excellent with crate training and can stay crated during a normal work day. He will whine or bark a bit at times but it’s not excessive and usually when he hears you moving around the house and wants to join you. When Niko arrived he had almost no manners. In only two weeks hes learned so quickly. He is doing so much better about jumping on people or pushing through doorways etc. It seems like he was just never taught. Once he learns the rules and expectations he tries very hard to do what you want him to. Niko is a bit clingy. He wants to be around you as much as he can. He really loves his people. He loves to curl up on you for a nap on the couch even if he doesn’t fit lol. He will follow you all around the yard and “help” with whatever task you’re doing. He had no issues with the holiday fireworks and overall is a pretty confident boy. He needs the right owner for sure. He’s excellent when he’s calm. If he’s hyped up he forgets his training and can be harder to manage. He can be easily excited but has thrived in a foster home that’s focused on keeping him calmer and using firm consistent training. He wants so badly to make you happy and when he’s in the right environment he’s easily able to accomplish this. He’s not one you want to play wrestle with or hype up. Hes so good when he’s just hanging out with you in a normal relaxed way. Niko does have a few training quirks that will require the right home. He is hyper focused on plush toys. He will not share them with you. You can not take his toy or he will growl and if you push it he will eventually snap at you. He doesn’t want to bite you, he gives warnings and tries to get you to leave him alone first. He’s never bitten anyone but needs a home willing to not give him plush toys or leave him alone when he has them. He isn’t concerned with you near him when he has them. You can walk by, pet his butt etc but when you reach down to actually take the toy he says no. With training this may change but it also may just be the way he is. Pushing this issue with him could force a bite and get him euthanized so please be sure you take it seriously if you choose to adopt him. He however doesn’t care about his regular food and doesn’t care to much about bones either, a few here and there he doesn’t want to share but it’s mostly toys. He’s just really obsessed with plush toys. He rips them apart immediately but doesn’t ingest them. We are working on teaching him a drop it or leave it command but it’s a work in progress and far from a learned skill. He also doesn’t destroy his plushy bed in his kennel and hasn’t picked up or tried to chew anything in the house that wasn’t a dog toy. As far as other dogs Niko seems to do really well. He’s pushy at first meeting but seems to get along with various types and sizes of dogs. He however doesn’t share toys with them either. He also got possessive over the water hose when he was playing with it. Again, he didn’t bite them he just got growly and snappy. We would suggest he either be an only dog to make things easier or be paired with a calm energy dog that isn’t interested in toys and will back off if Niko gets possessive. We have no idea how he would do with cats. Niko loves kids and previous lives with an infant but he’s so big and strong he is just too much for young kids. That mixed with the toy issues and it’s just not a good idea to risk a kid trying to take his toy. Older kids that are calm and relaxed would be a better fit. If they run around acting wild he’s going to join in and forget not to pounce on people etc. His energy level is mixed. If you hype him up he’s ready to get rowdy at any second. However if you provide him a calm laid back atmosphere he’s good with relaxing all day. He goes out to potty and comes in when called and lays out on the couch. He’s fine kenneled through the workday as well. We know he has a few issues but he’s got so much potential in the right home. Someone with big dog experience and willing to continue his training would be best. He really is become a wonderful dog. Vet and home checks required. No young kids Located in Hampton VA. (He will need to be adopted within a 1 hour drive radius) ♦️♦️DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN GIVEN PERMISSION FROM YOUR LANDLORD TO ADOPT THIS BREED- That means ask them and get approval BEFORE messaging us about adopting ♦️♦️ ‼️Please message the Village Dog Resource Facebook Page or Villagedogresource@gmail.com directly with questions or to get an application.‼️

Meet Sky! This gorgeous pup may just be the total package! Sky is an excellent leash walker. She may give an occasional tug but is easily redirected. Sky appreciates a tasty treat! She will `sit` for them and accept them gently. Sky really likes toys. She has a great time running around the play yards with them in her mouth and giving them a toss now and then. Sky is house and crate-trained, has lived with children, and is also dog-friendly. She really does well with dogs that match her size and energy. Sky is a playful and affectionate pup who would be a great addition to any family. Come in and meet her today!Easy out. Pulls hard on leash. Loves treats and takes them gently. Used to get her back into her kennel, she doesn`t want to go back in. Loves squeaky toys. Doesn`t wan to go back in! Had to go in with her and put lots of treats on the bed so I could get out. Affectionate, chill, curious, gentle, food-motivated, and playful. `Sky is timid but wiggly and happy! Very sweet. Came right over to me immediately when I sat in the yard. Sweetie.` (Kathy W)

If interested in adopting please check our adoption process in the "about" section on our Facebook page and fill out an adoption application: https://form.jotform.com/212979324392060 Please message our facebook with questions. For petfinder, adoptapet, and rescue me please do NOT hit "inquire" Name: Haven Age: 3 years Weight: 45 Color: black/white Breed: bull terrier/pit bull (multiple other breeds, DNA tested) Vaccines: up to date Altered: yes Heartworm Status: negative Energy Level: average House trained: yes Crate trained: yes Dog friendly: yes Cat friendly: no Kid friendly: very timid. Kids may scare her Temperament: timid and shy at first then wide open. Fun, loving, zoomie queen Adoption fee: 275 Notes: Haven is a beautiful girl who had a rough past. She found herself in an overcrowded Houston TX shelter then was attacked by her kennelmate THEN was placed on the euthanasia list due to length of stay. We couldn't let her story end there. She just trembled in the shelter and was terrified. Out of the shelter she's a totally different dog. She learns to trust quickly and will be your best buddy. She adores other dogs and loves to play so must be adopted into a home with atleast one other dog. Super sweet. Has a ball having the zoomies and playing with toys. Available for adoption anywhere in the US or Canada with transport provided