Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Charlie is a 1.5yo neutered Boxer (50%)/Husky/German Shepherd Mix who was saved from euthanasia in Modesto, CA. He LOVES the company of other dogs, plays well, very submissive, and is good with cats! Sweet Charlie was clearly abused in his past, and as a result he is slow to trust humans and prefers the company of furry friends. With time and patience, he is the sweetest lovebug and regularly seeks out his foster mom for pets. Charlie is potty trained and kennel trained, great in the car, and loves to go with his foster mom on walks!
This beautiful boy is ready to be spoiled. To help Charlie settle in his furever home, his foster mom has offered to pay for one virtual session with the trainer they have been working with (All Ears Petcare), upon completion of adoption.
Dog Name: Charlie (fka Roscoe)
DNA says Charlie is 50% Boxer, 25% Husky, 25% German Shepherd. Husky traits and personality are most present. Likely 1.5yo as of summer 2024
Good with dogs? Yes, extremely
Good with kids? Older kids
Good with cats? Yes
Has experience on a leash? Yes
Potty trained? Yes
Crate trained? Yes
Where does the dog stay when it is home alone? In kennel, in room with other dogs
Where does the dog sleep? In kennel, in bedroom
When does the dog eat? Twice per day 7am/7pm 2.5c each meal
What does the dog eat? Purina pro plan chicken and treats of all kinds
Temperament/Personality: Charlie is a super loyal, playful goofball! He is very timid with humans at first, but given a bit of time and space, and with the help of another friendly dog in the home, is the sweetest most devoted companion. Charlie is great with other dogs, understands cues and is polite in greetings, very submissive, and does not resource guard at all. He is great with the cats and good around the horses, he is interested in the chickens but we’ve been able to call him away from them without issue. Charlie is good in the car, wants nothing more than to have his head out the window the entire time no matter how fast you go! He enjoys going with his trusted human anywhere, walks, stores, and has even visited a brew pub and settled with the other dogs despite the strange humans around. .
What does the dog's ideal home look like? Charlie needs a low-traffic home with another friendly dog or cat and humans that can be patient and allow him space to adjust with minimal handling and direct attention while he adjusts to the new environment. He is more wary of men, but can still bond with them given extra time and patience.
What are the dog's strengths? Charlie is cat neutral and ultra-dog friendly, very submissive and loves dog parks. When under pressure or cornered by humans, he will pancake or try to hide but never react with violence. Charlie loves to go with his trusted human anywhere and is great in the car. He is also so, so cute with his curly-q tail and morning goob sessions.
What is the dog still working on? What can they improve? Charlie is working on expanding his trusted-people and getting more exposure to people-places. We are also working to settle in kennel as a safe space.
If your foster were a celebrity, who would they be? Adam Driver, a reclusive goofball with distinctive recognizable features.
If your foster dog were on a dating site, what would their profile say? Working through my PTSD and anxiety, looking for a stable and loving home to help me gain confidence!
Beach or Mountains? Mountains, he’s been loving the trails of Western Washington but is not a big water guy.
Squeaky/Bouncy/Chewy, what do they look for in a toy? Trifecta squeaky, wiggly, and crinkly! He also enjoys a good chew sometimes.
Complete this sentence “My foster wishes they had a friend with whom they could share a loving and playful home!”
What’s your foster’s favorite dessert? Freeze dried beef liver crumb topping on greek yogurt over a pupsicle.
Trainer Notes
What does the dog’s ideal future home look like?
Charlie would likely do well in a home with at least one other friendly dog, and/or cat to show him the ropes. Charlie does well in a pack and is very submissive. The other pets in the home will help win over Charlie’s affection. Charlie would do well with owners who have experience with fearful dog behavior or who are willing to work with a positive reinforcement trainer from the start. Charlie will freeze when approached by a new human and not settle without guidance. A fenced backyard will help Charlie to move around and bond with his new dog pack while reducing the leash training at the start.
What is Charlie currently working on?
He was shut down from the extended time in the shelter. Fear shows up from loud noises and fast movements, Charlie is overly cautious about humans, leading us to believe he’s been abused. We see this from his pancake behavior on leash. He wants to trust his new family. He is willing but is fighting his survival mode of fight/flight/freeze.
Decompression and settling into a home environment to bring out his personality. Trusting humans again is our biggest priority since he had been so shutdown.
Building confidence and trust with people. Leash walking instead of stopping.
What should his furever family be prepared for?
Charlie will be more willing to approach you if you love your current pets. Be prepared to train all the dogs in a group until Charlie trusts you enough not to shut down from full attention.
Charlie may hide under a table or find a corner spot for his bed to settle and observe. He should be allowed to build trust at his pace and affection should not be forced upon him; he will eventually seek affection and physical comfort. He is seeking to trust but is currently very nervous around new people.
www.northwestwagrescue.org
Adoption $500
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