Odinn

Pet's Name: Odinn

Dog: Primary Breed: Australian Cattle Dog

Primary Breed (if not in list): Husky

Birthdate (an estimate is okay): February 26th, 2019

Age Category: Adult

Where did you get your pet?: He was a stray i found when i lived in Texas

Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): May 6th, 2019

Gender: Male

Size (at full-grown): Large

Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size): 55

Primary Color: Calico/Multi/Tricolor

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: He loves to go swimming

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes

What commands does your dog know?: He knows all basic commands and several trick commands such as; sit pretty, dance with me, in between legs, walk with me (he walks right next to you on your side), speak, spin, whisper, and Bang! (play dead). Still has a hard time walking on a leash without pulling.

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: He’s completely fine. Even for long periods of time.

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Other animals in his house, a brush, dog parks can be challenging if it isn’t a huge open space where he can go do his own thing.

Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: Yes, wake up and outside immediately. He LOVES to spend most of his time outside, then breakfast, maybe a play then rest. He does best with an activity where he can have an exercise every day.

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: Just seasonal allergies

Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: Yes he resource guardes his space with other animals in his living situation. He has snapped at other animals i have lived with and around his food, toys, when he is sleeping. He is completely fine with no other animals in his living quarters. He loves to sleep in his back with his legs in the air like he is flying but you have to ask to rub his belly out he gets growly.

How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : No grooming, bathing as needed. Does not like to be brushed, especially near his face, so treats are a must. I give him a spa day once a month and during the colder and warmer months i use the paw stick on his paws every other day to prevent cracking or roughness.

Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: No

Personality:

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 is the sweetest boy when it comes to humans. He is a huge lover and will kiss you as much as you let him. Every time you come home he’s there to great you with lots of energy and Kisses. You could leave for 5 minutes and it’ll be the same response. He sometimes scrunches his nose and shows his teeth when he’s really happy to see you. He loves saying hello to people on walks. When he isn’t getting his way, he does this talky rumble and it’s really cute. He’s not a huge snuggler but does appreciate quite a bit if affection. He lives ear scratches to.

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: He really needs a owner to understand he’s a unique dog with a strong personality. He shouldn’t be placed with other animals and needs someone who is willing to work with him everyday positive reinforcement. To be very patient and gentle with him. He loves kids but doesn’t need to be with children under 10 years old due to his reactivity in his space.

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: He will give you a ton of love and always want to everything with you. He loves to go paddle boarding, swimming, go on walks/hikes, he isn’t the best at recall when he’s distracted by smells of the outdoors, he gets nervous or over stimulated in crowded social situations, he’s very vocal and knows how to use the push buttons to talk to you, he’s been attacked at a dog park in his earlier years and its been hard for him to overcome that ptsd around animals. He needs to continue to work on his confidence to become a better companion. He’s been through reactive training and could benefit from more individual work with him.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Incompatible with Other Pets

Details about rehoming reason (if needed): I have other pets that live with me and because the cost of living has gotten so high I’m forced to live in an apartment. He hates not having access to outside whenever he wants and doesn’t do well in small spaces or with other animals involved. He needs a human that can continue to give him the special attention he needs to thrive. He’s a great dog, but has resource guarding issues and does not do well with other animals in his living space. I have come to the hard realization that i am not the best for him anymore.

If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :

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?: Oregon community veterinary hospital

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: I used to feed him homemade food for years that was a strict healthy diet. I would meal prep his food each week. Since becoming a vegan I’ve had to switch over to dry food and sometimes add in a tablespoon of wet food If he is being picky. He loves snacks

Do you currently have pet insurance?: No

Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:

City, State: Vancouver, wa

Zip Code: 98661

How did you hear about us?: Google Search

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