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Breed
Mixed Breed (Large)
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
57 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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He’s a confident, energetic pup who’s ready to get out and see the world. Dudley is always happy to make new friends (fair warning: he does like to give hugs!) and would love to join a new family for lots of adventures. He’s a smart guy who’s eager to learn, whether it’s basic tricks like sitting pretty for Insta pics or some more advanced skills. Come meet this happy-go-lucky pup and see if he’s the one for you!
ENERGY LEVEL: High
- He’ll need plenty of exercise and mental enrichment every day.
DOGS: No known experience living with other dogs, but has done well with them in other settings
- We don’t know whether Dudley has ever lived with another dog.
- He did well with other dogs at the shelter in Georgia, and has made dog friends here at HSCC.
- He’s a high energy, full contact kind of player, which not all dogs will appreciate.
- Slow introductions to other dogs are always recommended. Keep in mind that just because a dog has done well with some or most other dogs, doesn’t mean they will like all dogs (just like people!).
CATS: No known experience
- We don’t know whether Dudley has any experience with cats or other small animals.
- On walks, he has tried to chase some small animals like squirrels and birds, which can be indicative of a prey drive.
- If you’ve got small animals at home, consider ahead of time how best to introduce them and manage their interactions.
KIDS: No known experience
- We don’t know whether Dudley has much experience with kids.
- He is an exuberant kind of guy who may be overwhelming for very young kids, especially when he is excited and playing. He’ll likely be a better fit in a home with older kids and adults.
- We recommend supervising interactions between kids and dogs to make sure everyone is behaving appropriately and staying safe.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Dudley will benefit from some basic training to help him manage all his excitement and enthusiasm for life, and to help him gain confidence.
- Basic training classes or a few sessions with a trainer can be a great way to get started.
- Training is a great way to build a bond with your new pup, like learning a common language.
- We recommend positive reinforcement-based training – teach Dudley what you want him to do! We do not recommend e-collar or punishment-based training, as these methods often have long-term negative effects on dogs (physically as well as psychologically) and create behavioral problems.
- We are happy to provide guidance on training resources, methods, and finding a trainer.
He isn’t a young puppy, but it’s still important for him to learn what is expected of him in his new home.
- Be consistent from day 1 – it’s much easier and less confusing for the dog to loosen the boundaries later than to implement new rules.
HOUSE TRAINED: Yes
- Dudley was house trained in his previous home.
- Keep in mind that a dog who is house trained in one home may still have accidents in a new environment.
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
- Dudley seems to be comfortable going into and spending time in a crate.
- If you’re interested in using a crate with Dudley, be prepared to take it slow and make the crate a comfortable safe space for him.
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