Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Story
Name: Skylar
Gender: Male
Age: 13 weeks
Current Weight: 15lbs
Expected Adult Size: Large (50-100 lbs)
Breed: Aussie mix. He is short haired, doberman coloring, and demonstrates a lot of "handsy-paw-play" and use of paws to direct, kinda boxer or lab like
Energy Level: Low-Medium
Dog Friendly: Yes, and can have other dogs in the home or can be an only dog
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Kid Friendly: Yes, any age
Apartment Friendly: No
Physical Fence Requirement: Physical fence preferred but not required with regular walks/exercise
Crate Trained: Yes for short periods of time
Potty Trained: Not fully potty trained, working on it
Ideal Home/Adopter: Not fully potty trained, working on it
What makes this dog special: Looking for a puppy? Slightly terrified at all that teething, potty-training, and puppy-energy? Well, meet Skylar! Skylar is the perfect balance of playful exuberance—that tops out at about 15-minutes before he is ready to curl into your lap and take a nap. At his foster home, he has adored spending time with the human kids and is unbiased as to who is giving him his due in scratches—5 years old to 55 years old! He is gentle with kids and has not shown any evidence of “sharp-puppy-teeth mouthing” of people.
He loves to play with other dogs. He is not a rough player or overly intrusive, which is kind of a unicorn temperament in a puppy—he just LOVES EVERYTHING and is ready to get involved. He was probably the “top dog” in his little sibling group of three before coming to RO, so little boss man strutted right up to his 100-lb “foster-sibling” who lives in the home. After a couple (hilariously funny) “are you serious right now?” rebuffs from the big dog, he found his place happily in the foster home hierarchy. He figured out that our other, grumpier dog (who is 10 years old but his size!). He learned quickly that she doesn’t want to play with him but that she is fine with relaxing together or working on a bone nearby in quiet times. He easily discriminated—BIG DOG PLAY! Grumpier dog cuddle. He continues to show that he is learning from the other dogs in the household!
Skylar is SO HAPPY. Like ALL the time. Things that make him happy include: existing, the presence of people of any age, snacks, the presence of dogs, food, snacks, more snacks, pets and scritches, snacks, breathing air, realizing he is still existing after forgetting that fact from five minutes before, seeing a dust bunny roll by, puppy teethers, crackly soft toys, food, snacks, pets…He loves the world and is looking for someone who will love all these things with him.
Skylar's adoption fee is $375. All fees include spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, worming, flea and heartworm current. All dogs over 6 months of age have been tested and are heartworm negative. If you are interested in adopting, apply at rescuedohio.org to become an approved adopter and a meet & greet can be set up once approved.
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