Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
ADOPTION PENDINGEARL GREY AND HIS REQUIREMENTS ( OPEN TO FOSTER TO ADOPT/ADOPT) Meet Earl GreyPlease read as this includes a bio and Q&ABIOWHO WOULD BE BEST FOR EARL GREY: If you are single, couple or family with teenagerswho enjoy walks/hikes, have some experience with bully breeds and are dog savvy – youwould be the one for me!INCLUDED IN ADOPTION – 3 TRAINING SESSIONS In-person in the GTA or zoom call oradopter to come to GTA.Are you the ONE for EARL GREY! I'm an active dog that loves to go for WALKS AND EXERCISEbut am also HAPPY RELAXING at home. I've been LIVING WITH A TRAINER for the past fewmonths and have learned lots of new skills like walking in a heel, recall, and other basic obedience.I struggled with my confidence but have made huge improvements. I would love a home that willcontinue to take me to new and different places so I can keep working on being more confident. Iwould benefit from someone who is bully-savvy and willing to follow a strict plan with me. I thrive onconsistency and want to continue to work on advancing my training.I really enjoy doing AGILITY ACTIVITIES and would love a home that would love to do that with me.I LOVE TRAINING FOR MY KIBBLE. I also love BELLY RUBS and HEAD SCRATCHES!I am not a fan of other dogs in my intimate space. I can ignore dogs while they are around me (whileboth on leash), but I'm happier spending time with people than with other dogs.GET TO KNOW EARL GREY WITH THESE Q & A’S FROM HIS TRAINERQ: Neighbourhood - a suburban, rural residential, farm or city home?A: Earl would do best in a suburban or rural area.Q: A multi family residence such as a semi, apartment or condo, or detached single familyhome? Why?A: Earl would do better somewhere out of the big, busy city in a semi or detached home.Somewhere where there are less distractions to keep him calm and focused. Although Earl is notafraid of loud noises, the distractions in the busy city will most likely increase his alertness and makeit harder for him to relax while outside.Q: A family with young kids, teenage kids, or no kids at all? Why?A: Earl would do well in a family that has teenagers who are dog savvy. Although he has beenaround children, he is strong and likes to lean into people for affection which might cause a smallchild to fall over.Q: A home residing with seniors?A: Earl does well with people. He can reside with seniors as long as they are not primary handlers.Q: An athletic or active family, a mellow quiet family, or somewhere in between?A: Earl would do well with active families and mellow quiet families. He is an active dog and woulddo well on hikes but he also enjoys sleeping on his dog bed.Q: A family with pets, or a family with no pets?A: Unfortunately, Earl is not a fan of other pets. He prefers to be the ONE AND ONLY.Q: If pets are ok, which pets would your foster best cohabitate with?A: n/aQ: Has Earl exhibited any prey drive? Could he be placed in a home with small pets or farmanimals?A: Yes – Earl has tried chasing cats and goats. Although he is neutral to them now, he should notbe left unsupervised with them. He is fine on leash around them.Q: How much exercise do you think Earl needs, ideally?A: A combination of physical and mental exercise for 30 minutes in the morning and evening wouldbe enough to meet Earl’s exercise needs.Q: What are Earl’s favourite things to do and what are his favourite treats?A: Earl enjoys walks and agility exercises like climbing. He loves training with his kibble – no needfor treats but he wouldn’t refuse those either!Q: Has Earl exhibited any signs of resource guarding (growling and protecting beds, toys orfood, etc.)A: No, Earl has NOT exhibited signs of resource guarding.Q: Does Earl know any commands (sit, stay, etc.)A: Earl has learned many things and is capable of learning more. He can SIT, WALK, DOWN,HERE, LEAVE IT AND MARK (Stay on elevated dog bed until released). He has been able to do allthis around any distraction while remaining focused on whoever is holding the leash.Q: Has Earl exhibited any signs of leash aggression? (Leash aggression - meaningaggressive behaviour but only while on leash)A: Earl has no forward aggression, but he gets uncomfortable when other dogs are in his intimatespace, like sniffing or licking. He will give no warnings and that is why it is best he is kept away fromother dogs. He understands to avoid the situation himself, but he does need someone who willrespect that of him and not put him in situations where he would feel the need to have that outburst.NONE of these behaviours are towards people.Q: Would Earl do well with a family who plans to utilize a dog park?A: Earl should NOT UTILIZE A DOG PARK – Earl is not a fan of other dogs in his space.Q: Do you have reason to think Earl requires a home with someone who is home all day?A: Earl is good in the crate for long duration of time. He has exhibited some separation anxiety, sopractising crate time has been helpful for him.Q: During the work week, what amount of time do you think your foster is comfortable beinghome alone for?A: He can be home in the crate for 8 - 10 hours at the most.Q: Does your foster need more work in the area of house training?A: Earl is excellent in the house. The use of his mark command helps him relax and re-centre whenhe gets over excited. He loves to cuddle on the couch or bask in the sun by the window.Q: What sort of follow-up training do you think an ideal family would provide?A: Earl would benefit from someone who is bully-savvy and willing to follow a strict plan with him.He needs consistency and to continue to work on advancing his training. It is recommended that hecontinues to work on his training after being adopted.Q: Does Earl require specific food? (raw diet, grain free, limited ingredients)A: No special diet required. Earl has a hard time keeping weight on so he might benefit from raw butit is not required.Q: Do you have reason to believe that your foster may have an allergy or sensitivity to certainfoods?A: He may have a mild sensitivity to chicken, so we have been avoiding chicken in his diet.Q: Is your foster noise sensitive or do they ever try to chase cars, bikes or skateboards?A: No, he is good with noises, cars, bikes etc.Q: Has your foster shown signs of separation anxiety? (Example: Chewing things and cryingor barking when you leave them alone)A: Earl has expressed separation anxiety. He used to bite his tail and lick his paws raw when hefirst came. Now, he's more relaxed and very rarely has an anxious outburst when left alone at home.His outburst now is just barking in the crate while leaving the door on occasion and gets over it veryquickly.Q: Are there any behaviours or quirks that we should make a potential adopter aware of?A. Earl will bite a dog that gets too much in his space. He has been corrected for attempting it, so heunderstands to avoid the situation, but it would be a poor choice to put him in that situation to makethat decision. As long as he's not being left around dogs, he will be fine. He is able to co-exist withother dogs (while all dogs on leashes); however, it is not recommended you let him sniff it out with another dog
