Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
Special Foster Home Needed for Rio – Edmonton Area Only
NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION -- Although our foster homes generally get the first right of refusal when their foster dog is ready for adoption, Rio needs further assessment and care before he will be available.
PLEASE READ ENTIRE PROFILE! Unfortunately, applications that do not meet the criteria listed below, will not be responded to.
Rio is really struggling right now, and we’re hoping the right foster can help him.
Rio has lived in the same home since he was a puppy, and when his owner got sick, his world was turned upside down. He was placed in a foster home briefly, but after just one night he was returned. He is now in a boarding kennel, which is not the environment he needs right now.
What Rio needs right now is time and space to decompress in a calm, predictable home.
Here’s the honest part (and also the hopeful part)…
Rio sometimes shows stress by growling and barking at the people around him, similar to a person who may lash out at their significant other when they have had a bad day or are feeling overwhelmed. Aggression does not always mean a dog wants to inflict harm, but it is how they communicate fear, anxiety, and discomfort. In Rio’s case, as long as people respect his signals and give him space when needed, he generally does not escalate beyond these initial warnings.
Because of this, we are looking for a foster who: Is not fearful of canine communication, including growling and barking Understands that aggression ≠ “bad dog” Will not threaten, punish, or try to dominate him (“Alphas” need not apply) Believes in compassion, patience, and letting a dog feel safe Can calmly back off when Rio says “I need space” Will follow a training plan provided by the rescue Lives within 1-1/2 hours of Edmonton
Rio is good with other dogs and may do best with: A small dog, or A large, calm female dogAn adult-only home is required. Rio was not exposed to cats in his previous home, so cat owners would need to be willing to manage interactions to ensure introductions are done in a slow and controlled manner.
This is not about “fixing” Rio at the moment. It’s about giving him a safe place to land while his nervous system settles after a lifetime of familiarity followed by sudden change.
With the right foster, someone steady, kind, and experienced, Rio will have a chance to relax and show who he really is once he feels secure.
If you feel that you might be that person, or if you want to learn more before deciding, please reach out.
Sometimes the dogs who need us most are the ones who are simply asking us to listen.
Rio is a CKC registered purebred. Although we contacted the breeder, they declined to take him back.
Please read through our position statements and apply to foster Rio at adoptadobe.com/foster-application.
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