Hi! My name is Tiberius!
I am a six year old black/tan Doberman and I am a big boy! You'll notice that I’m a little skinny - that’s because I have a big appetite and an athlete's drive, so I burn through calories like no one's business. It's a work in progress. I LOVE to run and play! I will need a minimum of an hour of good exercise where i can run and sniff each day.
I am a VERY sweet boy who needs to be with his people. I will be your shadow and follow you around everywhere. I prefer to be touching you at all times. I do have a bit of separation anxiety which sometimes translates into urine marking when left alone (I was previously kept as an “outside” dog). I don’t pee on anything when you are home though, so don’t worry. I am an escape artist and can escape from plastic and wire crates, as well as exercise pens, so if you want to crate me, it needs to be heavy duty. Lol. My foster has worked on my crate training and I happily sleep in it during the day when you are home. I also go into my crate on command when told to "go to bed.” Sometimes I will cry and bark loudly when you first leave the house, so apartment living is not suitable for me.
I know my name and will come when called if I am not too distracted - city life is overstimulating for me and so I am still getting used to all the different noises/smells. Because of this, my recall is not reliable and I should not be let off leash until my family is absolutely certain that I will come back 100% of the time. I am getting better with this though!
I am still getting used to walking on a leash and will pull very hard. My foster has found that a front lead harness or a head halter is best for preventing this. Because of my size and strength, it is important that my new owners be strong enough to handle me.
I also know basic obedience and will sit, wait, down and shake if you ask me to! I am very eager to please, I just need a dog-savvy owner to help me adjust to my new life. I should attend a minimum of basic obedience with a professional, rewards-based trainer, but I would prefer a family that would take my training beyond basic obedience. I do have a tendency to resource guard toys and my favorite person from other dogs, but this is easily managed by an experienced owner who can read my body language and provide consistent routines and structure in the home.
I have lived a very hard life so far - I am covered in scars, both of my ears have old punctures or splits, and I suffered a broken rib that was never treated. I can be hand shy and am very sensitive to punishment and yelling. I have had at least four homes in my short life and would really like to find a permanent home that will commit to me for the rest of my life.
Because of my energy level and size, I am also prone to accidental injury. It is STRONGLY recommended that my new family get pet insurance to help mitigate inevitable treatments that I will need.
I am good with other dogs (including most males!), though I am very active and will play rough with other dogs, jumping and pestering them to play - so I am not a good match for seniors who want to snooze all day! I am actually a good candidate for fenced-in dog parks, which can't be said for a lot of Dobes!
I am good with kids! My foster has a five year old child that I enjoy being around, but this is the only child I have been assessed with and my foster household is a relaxed and quiet environment - my five year old "foster brother" respects my space and does not bother me! Because of my size, energy, and anxiety, i would not be comfortable in a household with a lot of loud, young children running around me or trying to rough-house with me.
I have not been assessed around cats but I like to chase small animals. An experienced family with a calm cat could likely help me learn to be kitty-friendly!
I like people when introduced to them calmly inside the home and I like most people I see in public. However, I am still a doberman! I will bark loudly when I see strangers near my home and I will not allow a stranger to enter the yard or home if you do not welcome them.
I am an extremely sweet, loving guy. Despite my flaws, everyone I meet falls in love with me! I hope i can find a home to finally settle down and decompress. With some time in a stable environment, I would likely become a super chill guy!
Tiberius has been neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. He had a holter done in late 2023 which came back clear. His adoption fee is $500. All adopters must agree not to use any punitive training methods including, but not limited to, leash corrections; pinning; alpha rolls; and prong, pinch, choke, shock, or e-collars. Apply to adopt Tiberius by submitting our adoption application at https://adoptadobe.com/adoption-application/. All adoptions require a home visit prior to finalization.
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