Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Ollie is learning very quickly how to be a great dog, but still has room to grow. He has mastered stairs, but doesn’t quite understand edges, so he may fall off the couch or bed during his adventures or an intense scratch. He is eating twice a day with some treats in between, but isn’t super food motivated, so using treats to train doesn’t always work. He does love cheese and the occasional piece of hot dog, but is confused by most dog treats. We’ve been trying an assortment of treats, so he is getting more and more used to them. He is very skittish around strangers, but once he knows you, can be a real snuggle bug, especially at night. In the daytime, he does like his alone time, napping in a sunny spot or in a comfy dog bed, as long as he has the option to be near you if he wants (no closed doors). Ollie is somewhat house trained, but may take quite a while to get totally there. He no longer potties on carpets, but will still mark his favorite spots, even if he just had a potty break.Ollie is very scared of the leash. Even the slightest tug will send him into full panic mode. We are working on it, but it is a slow process for this special guy. Similarly, the car still scares Ollie, but he is brave and curious, so I have no doubts he will learn to love it!He loves our other dog. He will curl up and nap alongside him or follow him around all day. Ollie is also very playful and loves to chase and wrestle our other dog.Although he is very smart, he is hesitant to learn commands. This may be a slower process than with some other dogs, as Ollie is still decompressing and learning to trust people. He does not try to hop gates or dig under fences, but he will not come when called or stop behaviors when remanded. This does mean you need to keep a close eye on him, especially around carpets or blankets as he will try to eat them.Overall, Ollie is a very lovable dog, and with patience and the right family, will thrive!
