Seeking New Home
I have had Benny since he was 4 months old. He is now 4. He is energetic, cuddly, loving and goofy. I have had to make the very hard decision to rehome due to his reactivity. I am in an apartment and unfortunately, apartment living is not good for him due to overstimulation. I took him to a training place for 2 months, which helped a bit, but the apartment triggers can cause him to be reactive. He is very well trained - sit, down, sit pretty, shake, place, wait, come.
Benny is definitely an outdoorsy dog. I have taken on many hikes, camping trips, and cabin trips. When we are the cabin, he is free to roam off leash, as his recall is very good. He thrives outside. He also loves car rides with the windows down. He will take in every smell!
Benny currently lives with another dog so it would be great if his future home has a buddy for him to play with. I am also seeking someone with fenced yard for him to run around in or land where he can roam.
Pet's Name:
Benny
Dog: Primary Breed:
Other, not listed
Primary Breed (if not in list):
Mutt - Shitzu, Great Pyranese, Pitbull Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
June 28, 2020
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
Lewisville Animal Shelter (Texas)
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
October 25th, 2020
Gender:
Male
Size (at full grown):
Medium
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35:
41
Primary Color:
Black (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Lamb Chop, bones, tennis balls, stuffed toys
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
Yes
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, stay, down, place, shake, sit pretty, wait, off, heal
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?:
Benny is reactive on the leash towards people and dogs. He loves people and dogs while he is off leash.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
He is kennel trained so I typically leave him in the kennel and he does well.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Loud sudden noises, other dogs while on leash, people while on leash (mainly men), fast loud moving objects such as skateboards
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?:
He eats 2x a day. I typically wake up and get ready for the day and then I feed him and let him out. I walk him 3-5 times a day (I live in an apartment), but some of the walks are short. He eats dinner around 4-5 pm. He sleeps in his kennel in my room, but the kennel door is open. He finds comfort in his kennel.
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
How is your dog with other dogs?:
Friendly: Generally gets along well with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?:
Friendly: Generally gets along well with cats.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
Big time cuddler!
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
The adoptive family needs to live in a home with a decent sized backyard. It would be great if they have another dog. Benny has always been around my family dogs and he loves having a buddy to play with. If you do not, I have always taken him to dog parks and he loves playing with dogs there.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
Benny is an amazing dog and you’ll fall in love with him very quickly.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Housing is Inadequate for Pet
Rehoming reason details (if necessary):
Benny struggles on the leash when there are people and dogs around. The apartment living is stressful for him with all of the stimulates. He needs a yard to run around in so he does not require leash walks.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
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?:
Chewy Vet Care 9+CO
What do you feed your pet?:
Purina Beneful Originals with Natural Salmon
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Denver, Colorado
Zip Code:
80206
How did you hear about us?:
Google Search
Service Level:
No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service