Hi! My name is Tiberius!
I am a six year old black/tan Doberman and I am a big boy! 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.
I LOVE to run and play and I am good with other dogs (including most males!). 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 do need to be matched with a confident canine in the home, however, as I may tend to push around a dog who does not have the confidence to correct me when I'm being a goober.
I am good with kids and I recently made a kitty friend, so I can definitely live with a dog-savvy cat!
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. My foster can now leave me home alone for a couple hours without incident. I am crate trained, but I am an escape artist so I need a super secure crate (no wire crates). My previous foster has worked on my crate training and I will happily sleep in it during the day when you are home. Sometimes I will cry and bark when you first leave the house, so apartment living is not suitable for me.
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 would prefer an owner who will take my training beyond basic obedience. I do have a tendency to resource guard toys and my favorite person from other dogs in the home, 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 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. He does have idiopathic head tremors which are common in the breed, but harmless. 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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