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My name is Ryker!

Posted 1 day ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Cared for by Private owner (Austin, TX)
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Adoption fee: $25

My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog/Belgian Malinois
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
7997511

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
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:


We adopted Ryker 2&1/2 years old cattle dog mix) from the Austin Animal Shelter 5 months ago. We find that we aren’t the right home for him. He needs to be an only dog - we’ve had a number of nasty dog fights between Ryker and our black lab. He has resource guarding issues which make him unsuitable for a home with children. And, he’s very high energy so needs an active pet parent who wants to take him in walks/hikes/runs. When we first adopted him, he would leash climb but we have worked hard on eliminating that behavior- he no longer leash climbs. He’s healthy but takes meds for anxiety which we are hopeful is residual from time at the shelter. We are heartbroken as he’s such a sweet dog when not resource guarding. We are in Austin but are willing to drive for meet & greet. Rehoming fee of $25.

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