My name is Ken!

Ken is a playful and driven pup enrolled in our Shelter Scholars program, where he's working on developing trust and confidence when it comes to toy guarding. Through consistent training and reward-based strategies, Ken is learning to share his favorite things without stress. He's making encouraging progress as he learns that good things come from calm cooperation.

What my friends at ACC say about me:

My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet!

I'm ready to learn! I need a patient person who has the time to work on training with me.

I don't always like to share my food, toys or bedding with other animals.

I would do best in a home with only adult humans.

I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some canine body language together!

A volunteer writes: After a few minutes of play time with Ken, his tongue is flopping out of the side of his mouth and he's sporting the cutest, most endearing smile. We give him a toy that says, "Pumpkin spice and everything nice" on one side and "Life is good" on the other, because well, it's nice to be optimistic and Ken seems to be trying to make the most of his new life in the shelter. We aren't quite sure what life was like for him before his stay, but he was found tied up to a fire station. The firemen were nice enough to give him some food and water and even a blanket until he could be transported safely to the shelter. Unfortunately, after almost 40 days in the care center, the stressors have started to take their toll on Ken. His tension manifests itself in him grabbing the leash at times. Young dogs like Ken don't do well being cooped up in a kennel all day! Ken has been a part of the shelter scholars program where he is working on sharing his toys and how to relax. Ken is ready for life really to be good for him. He's looking for an experienced home that will let him acclimate at his own pace.
Primary Color: Black
Secondary Color: White
Weight: 61
Age: 2yrs 1mths 1wks