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Posted over 2 years ago
| Updated over 2 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Mixed Breed (Large)
Color
Brindle - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
60 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Who’s the bounciest boy?! Iiiit’s Freddie!! This handsome man is full of life and eager to show it—some of his favorite things include racing around the yard and smelling ALL the things. He’d love to go home with a family who shares his zest for life and his eagerness for new adventures, so if you’re looking for a hiking buddy or just someone who can play and play and play, come on in and say hi to this striking fellow!
ENERGY LEVEL: Medium/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 Freddie 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 Freddie has any experience with cats or other small animals.
- 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 Freddie has much experience with kids.
- We have not seen any behaviors like resource guarding or handling sensitivity that would be concerning with children around, but he is an exuberant kind of guy who may be overwhelming for very young kids.
- We recommend supervising interactions between kids and dogs to make sure everyone is behaving appropriately and staying safe.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Freddie 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 Freddie 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: Unknown
- We don’t know whether Freddie has ever been house trained.
- Keep in mind that a dog who is house trained in one home may still have accidents in a new environment.
CRATE TRAINED: Unknown
- We don’t know whether Freddie has ever been crate trained.
- If you’re interested in using a crate with Freddie, be prepared to start from scratch, take it slow, and make the crate a comfortable safe space for him.
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