Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Needs special attention,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Story
MARR covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Rush is being fostered in IN currently. However, transportation is available for adoptions within our coverage area.
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Rush is a friendly, playful, deaf (with some partial hearing) 2-year-old neutered male Rottweiler who has had several homes before finding stability with his current foster family. Despite a difficult start in life and multiple returns, he has proven to be a loving, well-adjusted dog.
Personality & Behavior
* Very affectionate, social, and playful.
* Thrives with other dogs and enjoys being part of a pack.
* Loves tug-of-war, play wrestling, and chewing toys.
* House-trained with excellent indoor manners.
* Travels well in the car and behaves well in public.
* Comfortable with handling, grooming, and veterinary visits.
* Sleeps quietly in a crate overnight.
Training
* Deaf but highly trainable and eager to learn.
* Knows hand-signal cues for sit, stay, come, down, heel/side, and waiting at doors.
* Learns quickly and responds well to guidance from both people and other dogs.
Health
* Has an ongoing issue with his front left leg, likely tendon-related, though no definitive diagnosis has been made.
* Enjoys playtime but is not fond of long walks due to the leg discomfort.
* Previously experienced anxiety-related behaviors (panting, pacing, whining at dusk) and was treated with Prozac, but has since been successfully weaned off the medication.
Other Animals
* Gets along very well with other dogs.
* Has shown appropriate curiosity around cats and may be able to live with one after proper introductions.
Ideal Home
Rush would do best in a home with another friendly dog or dogs, a consistent routine, and adopters willing to continue his training and communication through visual cues. He is a sweet, smart, and resilient dog who loves companionship and play and is looking for a stable, forever home.