Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Adoption Fee: $475
When available, all animals are fixed in accordance with Colorado law, up to date on vaccines (may need boosters), and microchipped!
What we know: Transferred from La Junta Animal Shelter. Believed to be 2-3 years old.
From the foster: UPDATE - While he doesn't like to go in the crate, once he's in there he's pretty calm and quiet. We've been having him sleep in it, and left him in there for a few hours without issue. He loves toys now and tug of war is his favorite.
His instinct with other dogs is to run up and get all in their face and shower them with love. Our dog does not like that so we've been working with him on a less intense approach and he's definitely improved over the last week! He's making good progress on socialization and takes correction well.
ORIGINAL - Axel is a very handsome, 2–3-year-old pup full of love and potential. His coat is already improving after just a few days in foster care, and while we don’t know much about his past, his future looks bright.
Axel is smart, food-motivated, and eager to please. He knows how to sit and absolutely loves walks. He’s a high-energy dog who needs daily exercise, but he also settles nicely and can be very calm. He’s an excellent car passenger—often riding shotgun with one paw on the armrest and happily napping.
Mealtime is one of his favorite parts of the day. He eats very quickly and still needs to gain some weight. Chicken doesn’t agree with his stomach, and he needs reminders to take treats gently—he’ll do it beautifully with a little guidance.
Axel had varying degrees of success in his two foster homes with potty-training;in one, he gave clear signals when he needs to go out but in the other, he was only partially reliable. He may need some patience learning how to tell his humans it's time to go out but he seems to understand the overall concept well. He hasn’t chewed anything in the home and is slowly discovering the joy of toys. He’s not a fan of the crate but he will go in it.
Axel is a total Velcro dog who loves being near his people. He’ll follow you from room to room, help with chores, snuggle, or simply curl up at your feet. He craves affection and gives it right back.
He’s polite when meeting other dogs and stays focused on walks, showing little interest in squirrels or other distractions. With consistent training and attention, Axel will make an incredible addition to a loving family.
We’ve listed Axel as good with kids 10 and up because he gets excited bursts of energy where he’s a little rambunctious and would be a risk for knocking over younger children, and because during times of excitement, he will sometimes initiate play by grabbing hands and arms lightly in his mouth.
[UPDATE]: Axel is very anxious meeting dogs at the rescue, less so outside of the rescue. He went to a foster home that was giving him a try to see if it would work, and Axel loved the dog who was able to play and roughhouse with him, but ultimately did not get along with the older dog who is 14 and not very interested in playing, so he's back and available for meet and greets. If the timing could work, we would consider an outside meet and greet for Axel given his anxiety when meeting at adoption events.
www.coloradopuppy.org/how-to-adopt
