Gideon

My story

I'm a 9yyr old Boxer mix and whatever you’re doing, WE’RE doing together. I have a tough exterior but honestly, I just want to be around you. I am pretty cautious around new people however, I'm easily won over with treats. I just want to hang out with my people. I'm very calm and low energy 90% of the time. The other 10% is full on sassy personality. Don't you dare leave me at home if you go out to get coffee! I NEED a pup cup! When we're hanging out, I'll follow you everywhere like a shadow. When you're gone, I'll patiently wait to greet you with the excitement of best friends who haven't seen each other in years. I bark at new noises and I'll let you know somebody is at the door before they are able to knock. I'd do best in a home as an only dog. Breed: Boxer /Mix Color: Brown/Chocolate - with White I'm very good at just hanging out and blending into your routine. I like to wake up with you in the morning, eat with you, go with you to get coffee (so I can get a pup cup of course) and just generally be around you throughout the day. I know basic cues but I'm definitely not perfect. I'm also super sassy occasionally and will have a full on conversation with you. I'm terrified of people who are afraid of me. They make me feel very uncomfortable and I just struggle to be around people like that. I don't exactly “beg” for food but I will get close to you in hopes of getting a treat. I love my treats! I'm really great about letting you know I need to go outside to potty. I will scratch at the door to get your attention. No other animals please. I do best when I can just hang out with my humans and relax. I had a sister doggo but that was years ago and since then, I am reactive to other animals. I MIGHT be able to adjust although it would take the perfect circumstances and some extreme patience with introductions. I really like children from about 10 years old and up. I love to play “Blanket Monster” where my little humans hide under the blanket as I run around and nibble at them and try to uncover them. This always leads to hysterical laughter and a good time for all. I'm very gentle with my little humans. Younger kids scare me so I'd do best in a home without them. I don't really play with toys. I get my enjoyment from walkies, food time, pup cups and sun bathing followed by more walkies. My Ideal forever home is a family with older kids where somebody is almost always (if not always) home. A stay at home parent, a human that works from home, or a schedule that means I always have a human to hang out with is best. I would like a house with a yard (doesn't have to be big) where I can roam around the backyard and sunbathe whenever I feel like it. My ideal humans would be able to continue to feed me a fresh food diet. It's what has helped me stay so healthy and the food is SO GOOD! I need somebody who understands I'm an amazing doggo who just happens to be particular about certain things. I look forward to us getting to know each other!

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