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My name is Rocky!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Private owner (Prospect, KY)
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My basic info

Breed
Boxer
Color
Brindle - with White
Age
Puppy
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
5671457

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped

Why I need a new home

Behavioral issues

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:


I know I don't need to explain boxers to you as this is what you all do, but Rocky has all the traits. Loyal to family, active, loves company but is very much ok alone, sleeps great in his crate through the night. However, Rocky has not adjusted well to our very busy neighborhood with walkers, runner, bikers, and delivery people. He is not trustful of strangers and continues to bark at them and "test" them upon entry to our property. He does have a biting incident in which a neighbor walked up on him while he was cooling from a hot walk. Although she should have not walked up on him, she did and he did bite her arm. She is recovered fine. My husband and I do not have the lifestyle to drop everything and re-train him out of his distrust and anxiety around strangers. Nor do we want our visitors to be afraid to visit. He does do great on a shock collar. I honestly do not believe him to be a dangerous dog, but one that right now, seems to not like or trust strangers. (cont below)


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