Pépé

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Name: Pépé Breed: Mixed DOB/Sex: May 16th, 2022/MN Known Health Issues: None at this time. Good With: All people, including (dog savvy) kids! NO DOGS. NO CATS. NO DOG PARKS Pépé is an absolutely fantastic, fun loving boy. He is lean, long legged, and very athletic! Though you wouldn't necessarily expect it from his mixed breed appearance, and livestock guardian grandparentage, he definitely has strong sport potential. He absolutely loves to play with toys, retrieve, swim, and has been started chasing disc rollers! While his engagement focus and drive to work with you is not as strong as say a German Shepherd, his independent thought just adds a little extra fun to your training challenges. He is still however very engaged, and has strong potential to go in a lot of directions. He's not a boy to sit on the sidelines, and is not going to be happy in a home that doesn't give him a focus and outlet for his high energy and drive. Pépé has matured into an individual that gets very jealous and possessive of his handler around other dogs. He has some reactivity, but I have zero problem taking him out on controlled pack group hikes, or other such structured environments. But he is absolutely not a dog to have canine socials, and is looking for a home as an only dog. He absolutely can, and will start a fight. No cats for the same reason, and I do not wish to see any cats harmed. His prey drive is also quite strong. I would also not trust him arouns livestock, or small pocket pets/birds in the home. He MUST be the only pet. Pépé absolutely LOVES people! He has become a bit more reserved in his teenage months, but is generally still quite social with proper introductions. He is happy to live in a home with all ages, with proper boundaries and structure. He would not be tolerant of rambunctious kids, grabby kids, being stepped on/tripped over etc. He's not a pushover dog, and if you're the type of person that likes to use force, or coercion to try and get your way, it's not going to be a successful relationship. He definitely is a dog that needs to see the benefit from his side as well, but is truly a joy to work with. For the active family who loves to adventure, explore the wilderness, and dabble in some sports whether backyard, or beginner entry level, he will make an amazing companion! Pépé is good for the vet, tolerant of grooming, excellent in his crate, and has decent general manners. He will very much benefit from training with his new family, to be the best canine companion he can be. He's fairly quiet, and generally no trouble, as long as his exercise, and mental needs have been met for the day. He does still get car sick, although he's getting a lot better with it, and I'm hopeful he will eventually completely grow out of it. Pépé is a dog with many, many wonderful qualities. Yes he's a mixed breed, but that doesn't mean he's any less awesome than the German Shepherds or Rottweilers here at the rescue. To meet him is to fall in love with him, so all it takes is that one application, for him to find forever happiness. If this people loving, adventure boy sounds like your perfect match, please message for an application to start the process. He looks forward to meeting you soon! Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/233466598767073 ❌️ Dogs ❌️ Cats ✅️ Kids! (Dog Savvy) ✅️ Teens! (Dog Savvy) ✅️ Alive people! ✅️ Hiking Buddy! ✅️ Swimming Buddy! ✅️ Running Buddy! ✅️ Lure Coursing! ✅️ Agility! ✅️ Parkour! ✅️ Dock Diving! ✅️ Scentwork! ✅️ CaniCross ✅️ Bikejoring ✅️ Carting ✅️ Rally-O ✅️ Disc/Frisbee ✅️ Obedience ✅️ Snuggling ✅️ Crate Trained ✅️ House Trained ✅️ Neutered ✅️ Up to date on all vet care Pépé is best suited to an active adventure home, or club/casual sport home. He is not for a first time dog owner, or apartment/condo type living. Pépé is very emotionally connected, and incredibly intelligent. He is independent, but balanced with a nice drive to work. Toy drive is stronger than food drive. Settles wonderfully in the home, and always wants to be near me. He has clear boundaries, and works best with cooperative care, and clear direction. Good for the vet, and groomer. ________________________________ Adoption through Inugoya includes: - the dog - All vaccinations & required boosters; DA2PPv, Bordetella, Lyme, Leptospirosis, and Rabies - 4DX Blood Test (Heartworm, Lyme Disease, Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis) - Age appropriate wellness blood screen - Fecal test - Deworming & Flea/Tick/Heartworm prevention - Spay/Neuter - Microchip - Hip xray for all dogs that undergo anesthesia - All medical needs assessed and concluded. For those that have ongoing medical needs, all bloodwork and tests will be current, and a full refill supply of meds sent with the adopted pet. - Full 30/35lb bag of their current diet - Nylon Leash & Collar set - Training Collar - Biothane Leash, Collar, & Training Line set from MyLeash - Country Canine Treat Package All Adopters are required to attend formal obedience classes upon adoption. All Adopters are required to obtain, and maintain pet insurance for their newly adopted companion. Please email InugoyaAdoptions@outlook.com for an application to start the process. Thank you for considering adoption!

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