Meet Opie, a 5.5-year-old, 68lb Pit mixed looking to embark on the perfect next chapter of his life. Opie is a smart, athletic, and well-trained dog who thrives on companionship, fun and structure. He’s fully; house trained and e-collar trained for off-leash adventures. He knows a variety of commands, including sit, stay, down, come/here, place, wait, and gentle when taking treats and “give hug” where he will jump up into open arms and give hugs. I have invested in professional training to help him be the best version of himself, and it shows—he’s obedient, eager to learn, and incredibly loyal.
Other than his sensitive stomach, Opie is in excellent health. He is fully vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. Full medical records are available.
While Opie has so many amazing qualities and is the perfect companion and best friend, he does have a bit history. It has been over 1 year since he has bitten someone, however this is something that any potential adopter should be aware of. His reactivity is fear-based, the times he has bitten there was a stressful situation or moment and his primary handler was not present. Additionally, those around him were not confident and experienced handlers which led Opie to become extremely stressed. As his primary handler, I personally have never once experienced or even seen these behaviors. In moments of stress when I am present, he will look to me for reassurance and if I provide it he will start to calm. Because of this, Opie needs an experienced owner who is confident in handling a dog that requires structure and control.
I want to find Opie a home where he will continue to thrive with a dog-savvy owner who understands his reactivity and is willing to continue training as well as be there to comfort and reassure him in times of stress. He does best when he can get regular exercise and mental stimulation and would love to receive it daily, although that is not an absolute requirement as he is also comfortable laying around cuddling on the couch most of the time. A yard or space where he can play off-leash safely would be ideal. He has lived in 2 homes, one without a fence (on a cul-de-sac with little to no traffic) where he was comfortable being off leash in the yard while supervised and did not wander beyond the property lines and the second having a fenced in yard.
He has not been around children or cats at any point. He is selective with other dogs. Most of the time he is completely neutral, however he has had instances where he and other dogs do not get along. He would likely do best in a home where he is the only dog or his fur sibling is also very neutral.
Opie is a loving, active, and highly trainable dog who will be an incredible companion in the right home. If you think you could be the right match for Opie, I’d love to hear from you. Serious inquiries only—we are committed to finding the best possible home for my best friend so he can spend the second half of his life thriving.