Adoptable Dogs
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| David | |
| Status | Adoptable |
| Id | 12-1373 |
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| Gender | Male |
| Expected Weight | Large (51-100 lbs) |
| Age | Adult (10 months up to 8 years) |
| Color | Black |
| Special needs | No special needs |
| House training | Is house trained |
| Child history | No known history with children |
| Other dogs | History with large dogs |
| Cats | No known history with cats |
| Description: | David is a young Lab who enjoys playing with his human, he can at times be a little mischievous; for example (off leash recall) but is quickly redirected when using tangible reinforcement such as food, treats, or a ball. David is highly food motivated and will willingly work for food. While on leash David obeys all appropriate commands but at times needs reassurance when walking. David has shown to need structure and routine to behave appropriately. A few beneficial ideas of structure would include training for 5 mins once daily focusing on "heel", "sit", "place", and "stay". This sets the tone for the day and creates a clear understanding that David is to obey commands while simultaneously keeping his training sharp and effective. Using treats during this process to reward good behaviors is a great way to build a rapport with David while keeping the training light and fun for him. A dog who enjoys working will continue to display positive behaviors in and out of the home. Another example of routine and structure for David would be physical exercise such as hiking. Hiking places David in new environments which helps to constantly change the environment which will help to develop his ability to quickly readjust to new scenarios while at the same time give him an outlet to burn any excess energy he may have. David in the transitioning phase would need to be crated whenever the owner is unable to physically supervise (i.e. sleep, work, grocery store, etc.) David can be weary at times of new people in the beginning so it's best to go with a low and slow approach not demanding of any commands in the beginning until a rapport has been established. Food is the best way to do so in this case. David has not shown any physical aggression to dogs while under my care and has been extremely clean house broken. David is a very well mannered dog who has spurts of fun energy when engaging with his human. I could see him flourishing in a home with a family who has children 12 and up. |
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| District | 12 |
| Location | Port St. Lucie |
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