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Socialization: He can be cautious at first when he meets new people but readily adapts if he does not feel threatened. I have taken him to restaurants. He sits at my side, we are working with him to lay down and relax. He allows strangers to pet him without any issues. Solo is one of 5 dogs at my house. He gets long with all of them and likes to play. He has started to demonstrate some inappropriate behavior with one of my younger male dogs. We are working on that. We do not have cats but I can cat test; however, he does have a strong prey drive. He has not been around many of children. He has been around my nephews who are 13 and 11. There were no issues but they are both fairly dog savvy.
Training: Solo knows sit and touch. He puts himself to bed most nights in the crate. He is crated if we are not home. He sometimes barks initially but he is not barking when we return home. He is playful with toys and has learned where the toy boxes are. We are working on a down. He knows stay, we are working on increasing distance, duration and distraction. He rides well in the car. He is anxious when I leave the house, even with my husband home and the 4 other dogs. I am working on this and it has improved greatly. He is not destructive, he just paces and pants. We are also doing relaxation training to help with his anxiousness when I leave him.
Activity requirements: I think Solo would love to be able to run in a large yard. Our yard is small but he does enjoy chasing toys and the other dogs. We walk about a mile and a half a day. I am working on leash training. He does well with a bridle head collar.
Fence requirements: Solo would need a tall fence if left unattended in a back yard. He is very athletic and would jump a short fence. Our fence is six feet and that has been fine. He would do fine with long walks. He would need 2-3 walks a day if he did not have a backyard. He does not pee on his walks very often, so if there is not a fenced backyard one would have to be patient training to pee/poop on a leash. Invivisble fence may also be an option for an experienced owner.
Personality: Solo is a sweet boy. He can be very velcro but he is learning independence as he settles in. He loves to be pet and will settle at you feet or next to you on the couch if invited. He has become very playful with his toys. He will grow into being more social given patience and time. He is happiest being in the room with his person.
Health history: He is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm prevention. No medical issues. He did have loose stools at first but that is resolved at this time. I would recommend slowly changing diet when he is adopted. His next leishmaniasis test is due July, 2026.
This dog originates from Greece where Leishmaniasis is endemic. They tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. or if your vet is willing to send the test to a veterinary college lab, cost can be as low as $80.
Foster comments: Solo has a story to tell. I am looking for an adopter who is an experienced dog owner and will be patient and let his story unfold. He wants to please. He is learning that humans and homes are safe places and he will be loved. He sits so pretty to be pet. I think he would do best with an another dog that is calm, confident and playful. Being in California, I would be willing to drive an additional 500 miles for the right adopter to add to the 1000 mile transport route.
Foster location: Long Beach, CA
Additional video: https://youtu.be/YwRZTUv_vS4
Socialization: He can be cautious at first when he meets new people but readily adapts if he does not feel threatened. I have taken him to restaurants. He sits at my side, we are working with him to lay down and relax. He allows strangers to pet him without any issues. Solo is one of 5 dogs at my house. He gets long with all of them and likes to play. He has started to demonstrate some inappropriate behavior with one of my younger male dogs. We are working on that. We do not have cats but I can cat test; however, he does have a strong prey drive. He has not been around many of children. He has been around my nephews who are 13 and 11. There were no issues but they are both fairly dog savvy.
Training: Solo knows sit and touch. He puts himself to bed most nights in the crate. He is crated if we are not home. He sometimes barks initially but he is not barking when we return home. He is playful with toys and has learned where the toy boxes are. We are working on a down. He knows stay, we are working on increasing distance, duration and distraction. He rides well in the car. He is anxious when I leave the house, even with my husband home and the 4 other dogs. I am working on this and it has improved greatly. He is not destructive, he just paces and pants. We are also doing relaxation training to help with his anxiousness when I leave him.
Activity requirements: I think Solo would love to be able to run in a large yard. Our yard is small but he does enjoy chasing toys and the other dogs. We walk about a mile and a half a day. I am working on leash training. He does well with a bridle head collar.
Fence requirements: Solo would need a tall fence if left unattended in a back yard. He is very athletic and would jump a short fence. Our fence is six feet and that has been fine. He would do fine with long walks. He would need 2-3 walks a day if he did not have a backyard. He does not pee on his walks very often, so if there is not a fenced backyard one would have to be patient training to pee/poop on a leash. Invivisble fence may also be an option for an experienced owner.
Personality: Solo is a sweet boy. He can be very velcro but he is learning independence as he settles in. He loves to be pet and will settle at you feet or next to you on the couch if invited. He has become very playful with his toys. He will grow into being more social given patience and time. He is happiest being in the room with his person.
Health history: He is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm prevention. No medical issues. He did have loose stools at first but that is resolved at this time. I would recommend slowly changing diet when he is adopted. His next leishmaniasis test is due July, 2026.
This dog originates from Greece where Leishmaniasis is endemic. They tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. or if your vet is willing to send the test to a veterinary college lab, cost can be as low as $80.
Foster comments: Solo has a story to tell. I am looking for an adopter who is an experienced dog owner and will be patient and let his story unfold. He wants to please. He is learning that humans and homes are safe places and he will be loved. He sits so pretty to be pet. I think he would do best with an another dog that is calm, confident and playful. Being in California, I would be willing to drive an additional 500 miles for the right adopter to add to the 1000 mile transport route.
Foster location: Long Beach, CA
Additional video: https://youtu.be/YwRZTUv_vS4
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