American akita. He's skittish at first, very playful and hyper, and very, very stubborn. He is a 1 dog type of household and shouldn't be around small children just because he's too hyper. We have to rehome because he can't seem to calm down around our 1-month-old. He's almost 2 years old.
Pet's Name:
Niko
Dog: Primary Breed:
American Akita
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
02/09/2023
Age Category:
Young
Where did you get your pet?:
Breeder
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
05/10/23
Gender:
Male
Size (at full grown):
Large
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35:
90
Primary Color:
Tan (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Any toys and being outside
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
No
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit and paw sometimes
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 will try to attack puppies and small dogs. Might get along with females but will fight male dogs.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
Perfectly fine
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
No
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?:
We open feed and let him sleep wherever he wants
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?:
No
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?:
Aggressive: Does not get along with other dogs and may show aggressive behavior.
How is your dog with cats?:
Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
His energy
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
They seem like genuine people that will take care of him and able to work with him and give him the affection he deserves
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
He's a lot of work but he's tons of fun and goofy
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Other, Not in List
Rehoming reason details (if necessary):
Too hyper for our newborn
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?:
N/A
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
Purina Dog Chow
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Lawton, OK
Zip Code:
73505
How did you hear about us?:
Facebook
Service Level:
No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service