Toby he is 63 lbs and 4 yrs old. He is UTD with shots & he is neutered. He does have hip dysplasia vertebrae that are going to be fusing together as he gets older and an overbite. These all are genetic due to his parents being siblings. He is a very sweet cuddly dog once he trusts the person. It can take him sometime to trust, he does have fear reactivity and severe separation anxiety. He has nipped at people but only when I am there, or he is in his home. He does go to boarding where they say he does very well. They bring him out one on one so they can go on walks with him. He currently lives in a home with other dogs and is fine with them. I do feel that it would be best to slowly introduce him to any potential owner/ other dogs if possible.
Pet's Name:
Toby
Dog: Primary Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
11/14/2020
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
Someone did not want him and gave him to me at 6 months old
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
07/15/2020
Gender:
Male
Size (at full grown):
Large
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size.:
63
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Chew toys, balls and cuddling
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
Yes
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, stay, wait, come, down, lay down, touch, to far, this way
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?:
Yes, when he is in the house or near me he becomes over protective barking and if someone were to come close he will try to nip at them. But when he is not with me or in the house he is fine ie at boarding
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
He is in a crate due to separation anxiety. He can not have anything in the crate other than his metal food bowl as he will eat it from anxiety. He was on trazodone, but it made him worse. He takes CBD and that seems to help.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
New people coming in the home or coming near me
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?:
Feed am & pm 1.5cups each. Goes outside at 8am for first time. Can not be on a lead as he is terrified of them. Will rarely pee or poop if on leash either
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?:
Hip dysplasia, overbite, inbred, vertebrae that will fuse together as he gets older.
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? :
1 time a month
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?:
Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
How he loves to cuddle and he likes to be picked up which is super cute
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
Someone who won’t give up on him when things get hard
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
He has not been around young children. He is with other dogs right now and does fine but has not interacted a lot with dogs outside of the house.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Other, Not in List
Rehoming reason details (if necessary):
Getting a divorce & moving somewhere I can’t have him. I’m also unemployed so can’t get a place of my own.
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?:
Two weeks
Who is your veterinarian?:
Medicine, man veterinarian hospital
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
1 1/2 cups in the morning and one and a half cups at night add water, salmon, oil, and multi multivitamin
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Morganton, NC
Zip Code:
28655
How did you hear about us?:
Rescue/Shelter
Service Level:
No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service