Moose: Big Heart, Big Personality, Looking for His Forever Home
Moose is a handsome Pit Bull mix with a big personality, a goofy spirit, and an even bigger heart. At approximately 14 months old and around 67 pounds, he’s still very much a puppy at heart, even if he doesn’t realize how big he is anymore.
Moose is affectionate, playful, and loves being around his people. One of his favorite things is flopping dramatically onto his back in front of you for belly rubs. He also loves playing fetch, carrying around a ball, and chewing on his favorite bones and chew toys. Once he’s had some exercise and playtime, he’s happy to settle down and enjoy cuddles and attention.
Moose is fully house trained and crate trained. He currently sleeps in his kennel at night and is comfortable there, though he would likely do well sleeping in his own dog bed, too. He has only had one accident in the house recently, which appeared to be a submissive reaction rather than a house-training issue.
As a young dog, Moose has plenty of energy and is still working on his manners and impulse control. He knows several basic commands, including sit, stay, down, and leave it. He is very food-motivated and responds well to treats during training. Like many adolescent dogs, he can struggle to focus when he’s overly excited, but he has shown that he is capable of learning and responds well to positive reinforcement.
When meeting new people, Moose tends to have one of two reactions: he either gets very excited and wants to jump up to say hello, or he acts a little shy at first. Once he warms up, he is friendly and affectionate. I have not observed any aggression toward people.
Moose has spent time around older children and has done well, but because of his size and enthusiasm, I believe he would be a better fit for a home with older kids who won’t be easily knocked over by an excited greeting. He still acts like a puppy and isn’t always aware of his own strength.
Around other dogs, Moose can become very excited and overstimulated. He has not shown aggression, but he does need continued work on appropriate greetings and remaining calm when encountering other dogs. On walks, he can become very focused on distractions such as dogs, squirrels, and other exciting things in his environment. Fortunately, he is highly motivated by treats and toys and can usually be redirected with consistency.
Moose has been around cats and has generally shown curiosity rather than aggression. If he gets too enthusiastic trying to sniff or investigate, he typically backs off when corrected by the cat and moves on.
He is used to having plenty of appropriate chew toys available and has not been destructive in the home. He occasionally checks out what’s on the counters, but understands being told to get down.
Moose would thrive with an active person, couple, or family who can provide regular exercise, continued training, and lots of love. He is a sweet dog with so much potential and would make a wonderful companion for someone willing to invest a little time and consistency into helping him mature into the amazing dog he’s capable of being.
This decision has been incredibly difficult, but my goal is to find Moose a stable, loving home where he can receive the time, attention, and opportunities he deserves. He is a special dog, and I want to find the right match for him.