Name, age, breed: Otis, 2yr, German Sheperd Mix
Likes: going for walks, attention, cuddles, being with people, treats, lick mat with peanut butter and yogurt, playing with toys, running in the grass, Kong.
Dislikes: being alone, being overstimulated (too many noises/ too much going on).
What would be the ideal home? Active, adults or young adults, no young children, not a chaotic environment, able to be home with him for most of the day (if possible). Otis is a large dog who doesn't understand his size or strength.
Good with other cats? Unknown.
Good with dogs? Mostly, wants to play, can get overly excited. Not reactive to other dogs, but maybe a bit nervous and unsure with them.
Good with children? Unknown.
Temperament: social, very energetic, very active, very playful, very cuddly.
Motivators? Treats, any kind of food, lick mat.
Any commands? Sit, stay, lie down, touch, and place.
House trained? Yes, but tends to pee in the house if he is nervous (not often).
Crate trained? Yes, but tends to whine and bark when he is first put in the crate. Usually calms down within 10-15 minutes at night. The key with this is to not make any noise while he is trying to fall asleep. If you do make noise, he will continue to whine. You just need to leave him alone and let him whine until he calms down.
How long will it take to settle into a new environment? A few weeks.
Any special needs or traits an adopter should know? Jumps up when overly excited, can be a bit mouthy when he is playing (not aggressive, just doesn't realize that biting is not how humans play), gets antsy when he spends a lot of time alone.
Medical: On a gastro diet
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