Shark is a 1-year-old Husky/Malamute/German Shepherd mix who is 55lbs, neutered, chipped, and up-to-date on vaccines. He is super intelligent and playful, and has a LOT of energy to burn. The ideal home for him would be with someone who can give him a lot of exercise, whether that be through taking him on hikes, long training sessions, or just chasing him around a fenced-in yard. He is crate-trained and needs to be crated when unsupervised because as Huskys are wont to do, he loves to get into trouble when unattended. He sleeps through the night in his crate currently, but there will be an adjustment period and he will cry. He has lived with dogs and cats before, and based on his experiences, I don't think he should live with cats, small animals, or any dog under 30-35 lbs. He loves kids and has played happily with kids as young as 3, but without more training, he should not be left alone with kids under 10 or so. New situations make him nervous, and in those situations his default is to back up and watch from a distance. He enjoys going to the vet and groomer, and in general is easy to handle. Doesn't mind his nails clipped, his teeth brushed, or having blood drawn. Unfortunately, Shark does have a biting history. He injured another dog in May. It was a superficial injury, but it happened. He had never shown aggression toward another dog before and hasn't since, not even so much as resource guarding. This happened at doggy daycare, and after this incident and learning more about Shark, I think daycares are not a good environment for him.
He really is an intelligent, well-behaved boy for what he's been through. He has his issues, but I think all of them would be easy to train out with enough time, care, and patience. I'm rehoming Shark because my own health issues have gotten worse enough that I've realized I can't take care of him while also taking care of myself, but I think he's a really special dog who would brighten anyone's life.
He comes with his crate, food, toys, leashes, collars, etc. We are near Powell Butte Park, I can be reached any time of day.
Contact info:
Adrian
e-mail: adrian_stone14@hotmail.com
text: (971) 517-7534
