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,
Story
Age: 10 months
Weight: 42 lbs
Dog friendly: Yes, requires a confident companion dog in the home
Cat friendly: Yes
Kid friendly: Yes. Older/Considerate would be best
Potty trained: Yes
Crate trained: Yes
**REQUIRED**: A confident dog within the home
Adoption fee: $395
🖤 Meet Hemlock: 9 Months Old, Suspiciously Adorable
Hemlock was born in rescue. He was socialized. He has met plenty of people. We have explained to him repeatedly that humans are generally fine. Hemlock remains unconvinced😂 It’s not that he doesn’t like people — he LOVES people. He just needs a minute to determine what exactly your intentions are. Why are you looking at him? Why are you walking over here? What’s in your hand? Why did you move that chair? Has anyone actually done a background check on you? Hemlock prefers to sit back, observe, and conduct his own investigation before agreeing to participate.
But once he decides you’re safe? Oh, you’re screwed. 😂 The independent gentleman who needed his personal space suddenly becomes a giant Velcro baby. Going to the bathroom? Hemlock. Getting a snack? Hemlock. Moving six feet across the room? Interesting development — Hemlock will be accompanying you. He absolutely loves his people and wants to be wherever they are, preferably with the rest of the pack nearby too.
Hemlock does great with dogs of all sizes, and another confident dog in his forever home is a must. He doesn’t need a bossy CEO who is going to micromanage him — he needs a socially competent emotional-support coworker. Someone who can casually reassure him, “Dude, it’s a garbage truck. We’re fine.” He takes a lot of cues from the dogs around him, and having a confident buddy helps him remember that the world is actually pretty fun. Hemlock has also spent time around our 5-year-old grandson and does really well with him. His preferred strategy for dealing with small-child chaos is extremely reasonable: leave. 😂 When the tiny tornado comes barreling through, Hemlock simply removes himself from the path of destruction and finds somewhere quieter to hang out. Honestly, excellent judgment. No notes. He’s good with cats too, although he does occasionally bark at them. We assume this is because someone needs to question their motives as well. He doesn’t chase them — he just files verbal complaints from a respectful distance. One place Hemlock feels especially comfortable is the car. He LOVES car rides and is perfectly happy cruising around and watching the world go by from the safety of his seat. His forever family will need to keep gently exposing him to new people, places, and experiences so he can continue building his confidence. He doesn’t need someone to toss him into the deep end and demand that he “get over it.” He needs someone who will keep bringing him along, let him watch when he needs to watch, and show him that new things usually turn out okay.
Hemlock is crate trained, shared walls are fine, and he does not require a fenced yard. He does require another confident-but-not-dominant dog in the home. Cats are okay, kids are okay, and strangers will be subjected to a brief but thorough Hemlock security screening. Give him a little time, keep showing him the world, and let him figure you out at his own pace. Quickly, he’ll decide you’re one of his people.
And then good luck getting this giant baby off you🖤😂
