Meet Declan, the adorable pitt/lab mix eagerly awaiting his forever family. Declan, pronounced 'Deck-lan,' carries the Irish meaning of 'full of goodness.' This little guy had a rough start in life, but his resilience shines through. When he first arrived at his foster home, he was so sick that his foster mom even slept in the bathroom with him. Talk about dedication!
Now, Declan is completely house-broken and crate trained. He's a pro at sleeping quietly in his crate all night long. Despite his large size, he's bursting with puppy energy and loves nothing more than playing in the yard with tennis balls and a flirt pole. Any average-sized yard will do for this boy!
Declan shares his foster home with a cat, whom he sees as a potential playmate. He can't resist the temptation to playfully chase the feline, so he requires supervision when interacting with his furry friend. During mealtime, he patiently waits for his foster mom's signal before approaching his food bowl. He's also in the process of mastering 'calm leashing' skills, where he sits patiently until his leash is secured.
This handsome pup gets along famously with his pit bull foster sister, but as he's grown older, he's developed a slight tendency to resource guard high-value toys and his food. If another dog comes too close, he might let out a low-level warning growl. However, his foster siblings understand the situation and it never escalates. Rest assured, Declan has never shown resource guarding behavior with humans. He can be a bit nervous around unfamiliar dogs, resulting in barking, so he could use some practice and training in this area. Leash walking is also an area where he needs some guidance due to his nervousness around unknown dogs.
Believe it or not, these amazing pictures don't do Declan justice. You simply have to see him in person to witness his true beauty! If you're ready to provide Declan with the loving home he deserves, please visit our website at Codysfriendsrescue.org to submit an adoption application. Declan can't wait to meet his forever family and show them just how wonderful he is!
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