Rogue

Pet's Name: Rogue

Dog: Primary Breed: Other, not listed

Primary Breed (if not in list): Central Asian Village Dog per home DNA kit (by definition a village dog is a mutt; the shelter had him listed as an Australian Cattle/Akita mix)

Birthdate (an estimate is okay): August 2020

Age Category: Adult

Where did you get your pet?: BARC

Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): 02/07/2022

Gender: Male

Size (at full-grown): Medium

Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size): 56

Primary Color: Black

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: No favorite toys; but he loves to go on walks and sunbathe, or lounge around the house

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes

What commands does your dog know?: sit, stay, down, up (stand from sit), wait (at doors), kennel (to get into a car kennel in the trunk), crate (to go inside his crate at home when we leave), hunt (when we spread kibble around the house for him to sniff out), place (go wait on his cot for meals or to leave the house), go ahead (his release word from his place)

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: he does fine in his crate just looking out the backyard window; sometimes we'll leave the tv on for him but he doesn't seem to care for it

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: strangers/visitors to the residence

Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: he wakes up around 7 on the weekday, 8/9 on the weekends; he's fed once a day around 7pm, bedtime around 10/11; he gets a chicken jerky before we leave the house and before bedtime.

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: no

Has your dog ever been diagnosed with or treated for any of the following? (Please check all that apply, even if your dog has fully recovered. This helps us provide the best support for future families.):

Additional notes about your dog’s health history:: anxiety/nervousness with strangers/visitors to the residence

Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: he bite my significant other when his movement startled him

How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : once every quarter or as needed, whichever comes first

Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: professional cleaning during his grooms, dental powder with his meal, bullysticks and other chews

Personality:

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?: he loves to be around you (not touching or seeking pets, but just be there in your presence). he does silly things like a horse trot, cat-like behavior

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: he'll need a ton of exercise (the vet recommended possibly 2 hours a day), he needs an alpha because he's a "back of the pack" type dog and requires a leader

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: he's not toy or affection motivated, nor is he clingy. he simply just chills around the house.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Baby/Child Safety

Details about rehoming reason (if needed): we're trying to grow our family but with rogue not being friendly to strangers/visitors to the house, it's hard to imagine having children with him in the house.

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?: Two months

Who is your veterinarian?: Parkwood Animal Hospital (Dr. Clark)

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: half fresh food (ollie or farmer's dog, though he prefers ollie), half kibble (different brand/flavor each night - we usually have 2 bags open at once) - we keep his protein on rotation so his stomach doesn't get used to 1 thing and he doesn't get tire of his food options. he absolutely loves chicken.

Do you currently have pet insurance?: Yes

Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:

City, State: Houston, TX

Zip Code: 77546

How did you hear about us?: Rescue/Shelter

Referring Name (person, page, or organization, if applicable): Friends for Life Animal Shelter in Houston

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