Bourbon - Stratford

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Looking for a dog who can keep up with your active lifestyle? Meet Bourbon — a smart, driven, high-energy working breed with a big personality and even bigger potential.Bourbon thrives when he has a job to do. Whether it’s hiking, running, scent work, or structured training, this boy needs daily physical and mental enrichment to be at his best. Left bored, he can become destructive (he’s even had foreign body surgery in the past—he’s a chewer!), so his future home must be ready to keep his brilliant mind and busy body engaged.He can be vocal when frustrated, but with clear structure and an outlet for his energy, Bourbon is an eager learner. He’s still figuring out his social skills with other dogs, so slow, positive introductions will be key. With continued guidance and training, he has the potential to become a well-mannered companion.Bourbon isn’t a couch potato or a casual stroll kind of guy — he’s a full-throttle partner for someone who understands the needs of a working breed and is ready to meet them. In the right hands, this boy will shine.If you`re ready to channel Bourbon’s energy into something amazing, he’s ready to be your teammate.IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:53 lbs.HOME TYPE:House, can be vocal when left alone.CHILDREN:Teenaged - he is a large dog that lacks manners and can be jumpy when frustrated, so he would need his new home to consist of all adults or adults and near adult age children with previous large dog experience.CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:No - Prey drive for cats and small animals.OTHER DOGS:Yes- Dogs potentially compatible. Does best with other large high energy dogs.ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:Two in-person training to work on socialization, manners, and basic trainingHUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Very human social, he loves being around people once comfortable.FAVOURITE THINGS:He loves to work! Scent games and tracking are the best, but he will also settle for playing with his toysFIELD TRIP INSIDER INFO:HUMAN SOCIAL:Bourbon loves people and is very social. He even sits for strangers in hopes of getting a treat! CAR MANNERS:It takes some time for Bourbon to settle in the car. He moves around a lot at first.LEASH MANNERS/ON WALK MANNERS:Bourbon walks

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