Max is a goofy, sweet, loyal, and loving dog. He is my heart, but he has bitten my wife twice, resulting in stitches. He is a resource guarder, and has also gotten into scraps with one of our other dogs as well. He loves to play tuggie. I think he'd rather do that than eat. He's also very sensitive to emotions, crying in particular. The moment anyone starts to cry, he gets anxious and tries to lick them, then will wiggle around until they stop crying. It's both annoying and endearing. I love him so much, I can't fathom the thought of euthanizing him, so I need to be sure he can thrive as an only dog.
Pet's Name:
Max
Primary Breed (if not in list):
Mixed
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
12/21/2017
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
Rescue
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
12/21/2019
Gender:
Male
Size (at full grown):
Large
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35:
60
Primary Color:
White
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Tuggie is life
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
No
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, wait
Has your dog ever exhibited any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, could you please share some details about the situation?:
He's a resource guarder and as such, he's bitten my wife twice, both times resulting in an ER visit. Also there have been some scraps when he thinks another dog is moving in too close to whatever he has at the moment.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
He's ok, usually not left alone more than 5-6 hours
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Thunderstorms, fireworks, any resource he needs to guard
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?:
He sleeps in bed with me, he eats in his crate.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
His ears and his cheeks
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
Keep him alive
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
Be ready to play.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Pet Behavior
Rehoming reason details (if necessary):
He's a resource guarder and has gotten into scraps with our other dogs over treats and toys
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes
Who is your veterinarian?:
Deer Park Animal Hospital
What do you feed your pet?:
Dry Kirkland brand weight control kibble
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Deer Park TX
Zip Code:
77536
Service Level:
Priority Service: Fast-Track with Maximum Exposure