This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.Yasuke is at risk due to behavior concerns. Yaskue came to our care center as a stray. During his stay in our care center, Yaskue charges the front of his kennel, bares teeth, growls and muzzle punches his door. At times can have a tense body and hard stares at staff. During his assessment Yasuke becomes tense while hovering over a toy and snaps, bites the assess-a-hand. Yasuke is receptive to treats which he takes firmly and is social with handlers on walks. He walks with mild pull and responds to verbal cues. Medically, Yasuke is apparently healthy.
Meet Yasuke!Yasuke came to ACC as a stray and is currently at risk due to behavior concerns in the shelter environment. In his kennel, he can appear intense-charging the door, hard staring, growling, baring teeth, and "muzzle punching" the door. Out on walks, though, Yasuke shows a very different side: he's social with handlers, receptive to treats (he takes them firmly), and can settle into a steady, sniffy walk once outside. Yasuke needs a confident, experienced adopter who understands that shelter stress can amplify behavior-and who can help him decompress and build trust safely.
My Ideal HomeYasuke is looking for an adult-only, experienced home that can provide structure, clear routines, and force-free training. He will benefit from a predictable environment, calm handling, and a thoughtful management plan around high-value items. Consistent enrichment (food puzzles, scent games, long-lasting chews) and training sessions that focus on engagement and impulse control will help him thrive. A built-in crate for transport is recommended, and he should be the only dog in the home.
Good with Kids?No. Yasuke is recommended for an adult-only home due to his behavior concerns, including guarding and on-leash intensity in stressful moments.
Good with Other Pets?Yasuke should be the only pet. He has shown resource guarding and stress-related behaviors, and management will be safest in a home without other animals.
Leash MannersIn the shelter, Yasuke can pull hard getting out, but once outside he often settles into a milder pull and is responsive to verbal cues. He does well with treat-based redirection and handler engagement. A front-clip harness and reward-based leash training are recommended.
Primary Color: Brown
Secondary Color: Brown
Weight: 61
Age: 1yrs 2mths 1wks
