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My basic info
Breed
Alaskan Malamute/German Shepherd Dog
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Adult
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
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Nikki is an URGENT rescue listing for Lake Tahoe Wolf Rescue. Please reach out to them at pamelajowolflady@yahoo.com for more information about how to proceed with adopting him.
Nikki is located in Clayton, CA (Contra Costa County, 50 miles from San Francisco).
He is an absolutely gorgeous, 8-year-old Malamute/German Shepherd boy that needs a good home. Nikki is about 90 lbs and is neutered.
He has not had much exposure to other dogs but is great with cats. Nikki is house-trained and not destructive when left alone. He does not dig or climb or try to escape and is very secure.
Presently with owner, he is free roaming on their unfenced property, but we require 6' fencing for all our rescues for those times you need to leave them home alone.
Nikki has some basic training, knows Sit, Come, Outside, etc. He is a bit of a counter surfer and does not like his bones taken away, but that is an easy fix with proper training.
Nikki is generally submissive with other dogs and people and has a sweet disposition. He likes to sit on chairs like a person; likes pack interaction with both people and dogs; likes to sleep on furniture but content to sleep in his bed and also outdoors.
Nikki is very smart and can open doors, howls at the sound of ringing phone, enjoys hiking and treats, and although he likes children, is better suited to a calm environment without kids. This boy has a great personality! Owner has to leave town for work and Nikki needs a home by mid August!
Recently Nikki was adopted into a new home but after 3 days the new owner gave him back because they said Nikki was depressed. Please know that all rescues take a while to acclimate. Often they do get depressed losing their families (especially when they were there from young pups), but with lots of attention and daily exercise, as well as a solid connection to let the dog know he is in good hands, they do adjust to make wonderful companions. Please allow a few weeks for this transition to take place with any dog you adopt, and the bonding process will begin!
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