Diego

My story

Diego came to us from Mexico. He was found tied up on a wall trying to escape a yard full of feces and algae water without food or water. His collar cut his neck severely while we was trying to escape. While Diego has had a traumatic past, he proves to have potential. Due to the trauma he has endured, he does have behavioral issues such as resource guarding and feeling uncomfortable when cornered into tight spaces. He is complex and will need a dog savvy home with an owner interested in dog training and continuing his dog training Diego has completed a board and train program with Frankie and Friends Dog Training. He will come with free dog training sessions with her for one year post adoption! We require a minimum of 3 training sessions with Diego and his trainer/foster prior to his adoption (no cost to you) - Diego has an incredible toy/play drive, you would think he is a german shepherd in a husky body - He's good with other dogs. He has play sessions daily and is a respectful player - He does have resource guarding of food and must eat in his crate. He has made incredible strides with his dog trainer and no long guards as long as he eats in his crate. He was tied to a pole and had his neck ripped off with his food being maggots so do you blame him?? Very manageable but need to be a strong leader and utilize the crate for all high value food items - Crate trained! He is quiet and not destructive when left alone in the crate. - Loves to go for walks, runs and hikes. He's active and young so loves to run and play as much as you'll let him. Great hiking or biking dog and dog for anyone active! - BONUS an amazing ski joiring dog (he can pull you on skis!) - He is e collar trained and has amazing recall. A Husky with recall?? yes please! - He is good on leash and has learned to walk in a heel and with multiple other dogs - due to the resource guarding resulting in a bite, kids are not recommended in his next home - He likes to chase after cats so no cats in his future home Check out his foster/dog trainers instagram page highlight of him to see his progress and how his training is going! @frankieandfriends_dogtraining

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Diego, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.