Puma

My story

Name, age, breed: Puma, 3yrs, Boxer-mixLikes: Toys, being active, cuddlesDislikes: loud noises, being left alone, sudden movements, loud cars on walksWhat would be the ideal home? Active household with people often home, space for him to run aroundGood with other cats? UnknownGood with dogs? Unknown, seems very excited when we see other dogs outsideGood with children? Unknown, I think he would be gentle especially when he’s calmerTemperament: high-energy - especially in the morning, very affectionate with people, a bit protective when people (especially males) enter our home but he quickly becomes friendlyMotivators? Toys, we’ve also been using his kibble on walks and it seems to help with trainingAny commands? Sit, down, paw, stayHouse trained? YesCrate trained? No, but we are working on it and he is improvingHow long will it take to settle into a new environment? 3-3-3 rule: First 3 days - Your dog may be overwhelmed and may hide, have a lack of appetite, or test boundaries. Give them space and time to adjust in a quiet room with their bed, food, water, and toys. 3 weeks - Your dog may start to settle in and their personality will emerge. You can expect behavior issues to arise, so set boundaries and expectations with positive reinforcement training. 3 months - Your dog should be comfortable and acclimated to your home. They should know their routine and expect meals and enrichment at specific times.Any special needs or traits an adopter should know? Puma is currently on treatment for allergies, which is anticipated to be a long-term solution. Must be given strong, durable toys – Puma is a very strong chewer and will ingest unsafe materials. Needs a secure, tall fence and cannot be off-leash unless fully enclosed.Medical: Allergies - z/d diet and apoquel long-term.If you think Puma is the one for you – fill out an application today!

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