Milo - Older healthy cuddly dog
Milo is a 9 year-old mixed breed dog. He is a good training buddy and highly food motivated. He has taken a number of training classes and knows many cues. On a day to day basis he's an easy dog who sleeps most of the day, while still enjoying walks and hiking. He's very healthy and regularly gets mistaken for a much younger dog. He walks well on leash. Away from the home he is friendly to strangers and non dog reactive. In the home he is overly excited by new people and takes awhile to settle. He loves all people, he just gets worked up at first. He is very anxious about babies and toddlers and needs a home without young children. We are rehoming him because he is not safe around our newborn baby. Milo would be a good companion for someone looking for a constant companion who enjoys daily cuddles. If you enjoy dog training, he'll train all day with you.
Pet's Name:
Milo
Dog: Primary Breed:
Rottweiler
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
Sep 15th 2015
Age Category:
Senior
Where did you get your pet?:
Rescue
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
Nov 23rd 2015
Gender:
Male
Size (at full grown):
Large
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35:
70
Primary Color:
Black
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Cuddles, hiking, and training.
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
Yes
What commands does your dog know?:
Down, sit, touch, spin, back up, paw, fix your paw (fix leash), up, off, over, wait, leave it, with me, find it, all done, go sniff, chin rest
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?:
No bite history.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
He is fine even all day, though can occasionally bark at sound outside when he is alone.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
He gets worked up over new people when indoors, demanding pets and trying to lick their face. It takes about an hour for him to chill out. He is extremely anxious around babies and toddlers when inside. When outside walking or at a coffee shop he is fine with kids and new people. He is over aroused and whiny in car.
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?:
He eats morning and evening. He sleeps most of the day and sleeps well at night. He enjoys walks, though can miss a couple days and is still happy at home.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?:
Some tooth tartar. He has some benign lipomas (harmless lumps).
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?:
Selective: Gets along with some dogs but not others.
How is your dog with cats?:
Aggressive: Does not get along with cats and may show aggressive behavior.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
He thinks he is a small dog and wants to curl up on your lap.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
Someone who is going to use positive training methods, no shock collars or similar.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
He is good with dog sitters, as he quickly takes a liking to new people staying with him.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Pet Behavior
Rehoming reason details (if necessary):
He is severely stressed and non-functional around our newborn baby, and is not safe around the baby despite training.
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?:
One month
Who is your veterinarian?:
Broadway pet hospital
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
Purina sport, but most foods will do
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
Yes
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Oakland, CA
Zip Code:
94606
How did you hear about us?:
Google Search
Service Level:
Priority Service: Fast-Track with Maximum Exposure