Meet Bruno!
He is just over a year old, 60# and a Shepherd mix.
Bruno came in to us as a stray and was not reclaimed, so we don't have any info on his background.
Bruno is a friendly guy, when he knows he can trust in you. We don't know what has happened in his past, but he is sometimes fearful of some adult men. Small kids make him nervous as well. So it is best if there are any kids in the home, they are older in age and can recognize the cues from Bruno that he needs his space.
Bruno is a sweet and loving dog, but he does have issues when meeting new people! We had a trainer come in and assess his behaviors and he concluded that Bruno is just apprehensive when meeting new people likely due to poor socialization and lack of positive interactions and experiences with new people. He just needs an adopter who is willing to be patient with him and allow him to meet new people on his terms. His triggers seem to be things like people standing over him and reaching out to him, trying to initiate the interaction. When we allow Bruno to meet strangers at his own pace, he warms up so quickly!! He would do best meeting people who more or less just ignore him. And in turn, letting him decide when to request attention and affection. We have found that once he does this, he quickly builds trust with you and the negative behaviors seem to subside! After just a couple of minutes with the trainer, he was licking his face and leaning into him for love and affection!!
We are offering, to an approved and comitted adopter, paid training as part of his adoption! We have partnered with Special O.P.S. K-9 Academy in North Webster, IN! The trainer is offering a 3.5 hour class for his new owner so that they can learn the most effective way to safely and successfully introduce Bruno to strangers!! They are also including three, private, 1 hour long training sessions following the initial class!! This cost will be covered by us, we are just wanting Bruno to thrive in his new home!!
Bruno has been good with a few of the other dogs we have introduced him to here at FCAC. He does have a rough play style, so a more laid back or submissive dog may be a good match for him or one with similar play style.
Bruno will need leash walked, a secure tie out or privacy fence for potty time. He can scale a 4 foot fence like a high jumper and climbs chain link like a rock climber! He is a very active boy and is looking for a responsible owner! One of Bruno's favorite things is tennis balls and he is doing pretty good at playing fetch! He is very treat motivated and has great potential being a very loyal companion dog. Bruno needs his new owner to be committed to helping him get daily exercise and training him with positive reinforcement, to help him be the best dog he can be!
He does have resource guarding with food and toys when other dogs are in his space. Bruno will need fed separately from other dogs at feeding time, with all remaining food picked up after eating.
Bruno has the typical shepherd prey drive and is a NO for cats being in his new home.
He is potty/kennel trained and walks ok on a leash.
Neutered, heartworm negative, current on vaccines and on monthly prevention. Adoption fee is $100.
If you are interested in meeting and adopting, please submit an application in person or here: https://www.fultoncoanimalcenter.org/application-to-adopt-a-dog
Once submitted our staff will review and then contact you to set up a meet & greet! Any other dogs in the home must come for the meet & greet as well! If it's a match, you can take home on the same day!!
We do offer a 2 week foster to adopt trial time, to be sure the chosen pet is a good fit, before finalizing the adoption!
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