Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Bullet is one of those dogs who can steal your heart in a matter of minutes. He is incredibly lovable, affectionate, and full of personality. He knows “sit,” has good recall, enjoys being close to his people, and can settle beautifully when he’s getting pets and attention. He’s also a very active boy who loves to move, play, and be involved in whatever you’re doing.Bullet has a lot of energy and, more importantly, he has some big feelings about the world around him. He can be reactive to cars, bicycles, people, and things like vacuums, blenders, and lawn mowers. When triggered, he may bark, lunge, or try to mouth moving objects. His reaction to traffic can happen quickly and unexpectedly, so this is something his future family will need to take very seriously and be prepared to manage safely.He is also still learning boundaries in the home. He has struggled with furniture, counters, doors, and windows and may mouth or nip when asked to move from something he wants. Because of this, we believe Bullet needs someone who understands dog behavior, is comfortable setting clear boundaries, and is willing to continue working with him rather than expecting him to simply know what is expected of him. He has also shown a tendency to mouth hands and arms, so continued work on appropriate ways to interact will be important.Despite these challenges, Bullet has so many wonderful qualities. His potty habits are good, he loves affection, and he genuinely enjoys being with his people. He has previously lived with an active family, but his energy and reactivity ultimately became more than they felt they could manage. We don`t believe Bullet is a bad dog—we believe he is a dog who needs a confident, calm, experienced handler who can give him structure, consistency, and direction.Bullet has the potential to be an incredible companion for the right person. He needs someone who will see the lovable dog underneath the big reactions and be willing to put in the work to help him succeed. If you are experienced with energetic, reactive dogs and are looking for a companion who will give you just as much love as you give him, Bullet deserves a chance to meet you.Our dog adoption fee is $150 and includes their spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm testing, age-appropriate vaccinations and preventatives. You can get a head start by filling out our adoption questionnaire at https://agcshelter.org/adopt-1, or you can stop in at 2205 E. Washington St. in Mt. Pleasant, IA Tuesday-Saturday from 1pm-4pm. No appointment required! Please check our Facebook page before visiting to make sure we do not have any unexpected closures.
