Name, age, breed: Puma, 3yrs, Boxer-mix
Likes: Toys, being active, cuddles
Dislikes: loud noises, being left alone, sudden movements, loud cars on walks
What would be the ideal home? Active household with people often home, space for him to run around, not recommended for apartment buildings.
Good with other cats? No
Good with dogs? Can get along with proper introduction with a dog that is same size or bigger. Seems to like female dogs more.
Good with children? No kids under 14 as Puma is high energy and still working on some training. Update from foster: Puma has really mellowed out and is very calm in the house so I think he would do okay with small children, he bonds very strongly to his people and loves to give everyone kisses.
Temperament: high-energy - especially in the morning, very affectionate with people, a bit protective when people (especially males) enter our home but he quickly becomes friendly, Puma does pull very hard on walks and will need help with leash training
Motivators? Toys, we've also been using his kibble on walks and it seems to help with training
Any commands? Sit, down, paw, stay, place
House trained? Yes
Crate trained? Yes: He is really good in his crate and will just relax and take a nap.
How long will it take to settle into a new environment? 3-3-3 rule: First 3 days - Your dog may be overwhelmed and may hide, have a lack of appetite, or test boundaries. Give them space and time to adjust in a quiet room with their bed, food, water, and toys. 3 weeks - Your dog may start to settle in and their personality will emerge. You can expect behavior issues to arise, so set boundaries and expectations with positive reinforcement training. 3 months - Your dog should be comfortable and acclimated to your home. They should know their routine and expect meals and enrichment at specific times.
Any special needs or traits an adopter should know? His leash training has gotten really good and he's an amazing walker, he will still pull a little when he sees a squirrel but not much and he will continue walking with you. He's a little scared of strangers but when he meets them outside on walks he is very affectionate after he assesses them or looks to us to see if we think the person is okay. Overall he is a really great dog he's very loyal and super easy to train as he loves working and is very eager to learn. I think he would make a great family dog and would thrive with a prominent leader that he can look to for guidance when he is feeling unsure.
Medical: Allergies - z/d diet and apoquel long-term.
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