Snuffles is approximately 7-8 years old. Per DNA analysis, his father was a purebred German shepherd and his mother was half laborador retriever and half siberian husky. He weighs 75 pounds.
Snuffy is extremely affectionate and eager to please. He knows many commands and is readily trainable with food rewards.
However, I need to rehome him because he is reactive to other dogs and protective of his space. He is great with his people, but anxious with strangers and loud noises. At age 73, I am struggling to control this large, strong dog. I am also increasingly involved in caring for my 96-year-old parents, and I worry that he might knock one of them over, not through malice, but thoughtlessly.
Snuffy will be a wonderful companion in a suburban or rural environment. He barks rarely, but would be a deterrent to intruders. To his owner he is empathetic and loving. He loves to chase tennis balls, and is accustomed to relaxing indoors most of the time. He does not have separation anxiety, can safely be left alone. He does not counter surf, nor jump on people or furniture.
I adopted him four years ago. The previous owner told the shelter that he was kept in a backyard.
Snuffles is being rehomed because as an older person I can no longer provide the structured environment he needs. A quiet suburban or rural home, away from the overstimulation of city life, would be ideal for him.