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Posted over 8 years ago
| Updated over 7 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Pointer
Color
Black - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Carlos is a mellow, 5 yr old neutered male. He was bottle fed as a baby after he was found without his mother. Best guesses on his breeds are possibly pointer/boxer or pointer/mastiff or maybe lab/mastiff. He is a big guy at 79 lbs. He does need to loose a little bit more weight but is doing very well on prescription metabolic food. Losing weight is a very important goal for him due to his knees. He broke his cranial cruciate ligament (dog version of an ACL) last October. It has been surgically repaired and he should have no problems with that leg in the future but there is a chance he will break the other one at some point down the road. This chance can be decreased by keeping Carlos at an ideal weight.
Carlos is very well behaved and is able to be left at home without being in a kennel. He very rarely chews on anything and is easily corrected when he does. He very much wants to please so training is fast and not difficult. He is also very food motivated. Currently, he knows how to sit, stay, wait for his food, wait at the door, and he is getting better at lie down. He is very well potty trained but thinks pottying on leash is embarrassing and will hold it until he is off leash in a yard. He is very good about letting you know when he needs to go out and will go quickly when let out in a suitable area.
Carlos is pretty laid back and is quite happy to lounge around and be a couch potato as long as he can be near you. He is very attached to his people and loves attention and to be included in whatever you are doing. Carlos would be fine in a home with just one person to love on but would adore a family to be a part of. He also loves strangers and thinks the more hands the better when it comes to petting. He sometimes has issues with jumping on people when they come through the door because he is so excited but he does very well if made to sit and stay for a few minutes to calm down. Even though Carlos is a medium energy guy he does enjoy spending time outside and would really like a fenced yard to lounge in in his new home. A fenced yard would also be helpful for Carlos while he works on his leash manners. He is a very strong guy and not perfect on leash, although he does better when he has a harness or gentle leader. Carlos loves car rides and is good for baths. He is also good for vetting, though he doesn't love having his nails trimmed.
Carlos is currently doing very well with a cat friend who has learned to ignore his play bows. He is also not overly interested by the bunny in his foster home. He has done great with other dogs in his foster home and out and about at get together of all kinds. He is a little nervous with the dogs that come on strong wanting to play right away but given enough transition time he would probably love another dog for company and to occasionally play with. He will never be a dog park fan but a regular play date with a consistent dog friend would be perfect for him. Carlos does best with small dogs (under 15lbs) or dogs that are content to lounge around and ignore each other while soaking up all the people pets.
In his previous home and with his first foster, Carlos had some issues with guarding. In his current foster home, he only guards the food bowl and an occasional long term treat or toy. He does not guard either of these from the cat although he may guard from other dogs if they are in the household. He does guard from people but he is working on this behavior and it is getting better and better. We would be happy to pass on the training tips and info that we have received from a trainer for him and continue to work with his adoptive family to help him be his best there. We would also be happy to provide more info on what his training will entail and where he is in that process if you are interested in him. Carlos cannot go to a home with small children due to this behavior but could go to a home with older dog savvy children or teenagers. He really likes kids and would do just fine with supervised visits if there was no food or long term treats involved. He does not guard toys or his kennel and does just fine with regular treats. He loves kongs and will occasionally play with the squeaky toys in his foster home although he is not the biggest toy lover. He would take a cuddle over a toy any day of the week.
Carlos is a great boy who lost his home due to changes in his family. He is patiently waiting for his new forever people. Carlos will need a fairly dog savvy home that is willing to work on his quirks and help him feel secure but if you are willing to give him a chance, he will return your love in spades. He is a sweet, gentle giant who just wants some forever people to love.
If you are interested in adopting this pet, please visit our website at www.rchsks.org and click on "Adopting a Pet" on the left side. You will be asked to complete a few forms. By filling out these forms, you are not committing yourselves to the pet you're interested in, it's a screening process that must be completed before you meet the dog. Please do this BEFORE calling. Our voicemail is only checked periodically, you can reach us much faster through our website. Thank you!
