Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Animal Profile: Hunter is an estimated 2-year-old 117 lb recently neutered male Great Dane who was found as a stray in San Bernardino wandering in tact and with a cherry eye. He was urgent at the crowded shelter where he was a volunteer favorite due to his goofy friendly nature with people and dogs. We will share more as we get to know him in foster care. Foster Update: Hunter is a sweet, goofy, loveable boy with an easy-going disposition. He's yet to meet a human or dog he doesn't love. He's also met some cats he loves, but he doesn't understand why they don't like playing with him. Typical to the breed, as a young Great Dane, he is completely unaware of his size and rather uncoordinated. For this reason only, he would do best in a home with older children and preferably some giant breed experience. He loves his cuddles and becomes very attached to his people. He is a classic velcro dog that sticks close to your side wherever you may go. He does very well in a crate or kennel and has been great when left for longer stretches of time while at work. He is extremely food motivated and very smart so he will be easy to train with positive reinforcement. The downside to his food obsession is that he will continue to need work with counter-surfing. We are actively working on this and making improvements. As a teenage Dane, he divides his time equally between erratic zoomies and long naps. He does a wonderful impression of Tigger jumping from couch cushion to couch cushion. A few highlights of his accomplishments and personality: Knows Sit and is working on Down Rings the bell to go outside for a potty break Doing well learning leash manners Enjoys a longer lead but could learn a heeled walk with more training Crate trained and house trained Likes to play fetch Can amuse himself with toys in his quiet area Loves other animals and is non-reactive He is slow to pick-up on cues from his fellow canines when they are asking for space so he needs help setting those boundaries and re-directing Observes and learns quickly, including handy tricks like how to lift the toilet seat, get over a gate, or open a door with a handle Hunter is all-around a truly wonderful young boy. His goofy traits and sporadic bursts of energy are typical of a young Dane for those familiar with the breed. He has the best disposition and doesn't let anything get him down. Due to his previous stray lifestyle, he is used to taking initiative to get his needs met and it will take some time for him to learn that he no longer has to do that. Setting boundaries and consistently reinforcing them will be the key to his success, but he's such a smart boy I have no doubt he will learn everything quickly and be an amazing addition to anyone who adopts him. Adopter Profile: Large breed experience required Giant breed experience preferred Other dogs / cats / older kids OK Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $550 which include neuter, cherry eye surgery, core vaccinations per AVMA standards, health check with veterinarian, and microchip with lifetime registration. Adoption fee may be tax deductible as Dog Gone Seattle is a 501c3 organization. Apply online: www.doggoneseattle.org/adoption-application Animal History: Hunter was a stray intake in San Bernardino and rescued from San Bernardino city shelter, arriving to Seattle area foster care on April 7. He will be neutered and have cherry eye repaired on May 6, and then be available for adoption in the greater Seattle area. May 3, 2024, 7:55 pm
