Nifler

Pet's Name: Nifler

Dog: Primary Breed: Boxer

Primary Breed (if not in list): Boxador

Birthdate, estimate is okay: Nov 2020

Age Category: Young

Where did you get your pet?: Hall Co Animal Control

Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: March 9, 2024

Gender: Male

Size (at full grown): Large

Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35: 65

Primary Color: Calico/Multi/Tricolor

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Chewing, cuddling, tug & sunbathing

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Not Sure

What commands does your dog know?: Sit, down, easy, wait, free/eat, place, give it, place

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 tends to “nibble”/bite hard when he’s bored or angry about not getting his way - ex: getting on the couch, if someone is sitting in what he’s deemed his spot, stealing our house shoes to chew, etc. He barks if he can’t see his people.

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: He barks for 20+ min and seems to go to sleep after that. We keep a crate in the car so he can do carpool with us just in case I have to run an errand. He is very good riding in the car, but, left unattended , he will eat/ chew on whatever he can find.

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: High emotions and loud voices.

Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?: Nifler sits before he goes through a door and must wait for me to go through the door first; he must wait to eat his food until I say “free”; we try to only feed him on his plate including table food; he has kibble dry food, but I also cook a little extra of our dog-safe human foods to blend for his wet food, his crate is his quiet, safe place; he goes to crate if he won’t stop barking/nibbling hard; while he’s decompressing he sleeps a lot through the day & sleeps through the night.

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: His hip is sensitive and sometimes he has a hard time jumping up onto he couch or into the car.

Personality:

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: How much he likes to snuggle & how smart he is already without any known training.

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: They must have a calm home, preferably with a fence because he likes the sunbathe, and be willing to maintain training and firm boundaries.

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: I would recommend children 7+. He really likes to chew - especially plastic and wood, so it is wise to keep several chews available. His hip seems to both him sometimes especially if he is too big for what he wants to lay on. He loves a comfy couch and to be covered/snuggles in a blanket.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Foster Pet

Rehoming reason details (if necessary): We rescued him from a kill shelter while he was on his last day of the urgent list.

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?: He was last seen at Hall Co Animal Control.

What do you feed your pet?: Purina ProPlan Chicken

Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : No

Would you consider a long distance adoption?:

City, State: Gainesville, GA

Zip Code: 30506

Service Level: No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service