Scooby (20260909-03)

My story

Scooby is a sweet, playful boy with a big personality and an even bigger love for his food! He loves getting outside, where his first order of business is usually to run like the wind and burn off some energy. Once he gets those initial zoomies out, he settles nicely into a more moderate energy level. Scooby loves playing ball and is perfectly happy entertaining himself, making him a fun companion without needing constant attention. He already knows several commands, including sit, down, leave it, and "Scooby, come." He is house trained, crate trained, walks on leash and rides well in the car. On walks, he may pull with excitement at first but settles as he gets going. Scooby has done well with men, women, children and other dogs. His experience with cats has been limited. When tested with cats outside a fenced area, he showed curiosity and interest in what they were but did not appear to fixate on them. A future home with a cat would therefore depend on the individual cat, careful introductions and appropriate supervision. S Scooby would be happiest in a home with a yard, with a large yard being ideal so he has plenty of space to run and play. He does not need another dog in the home. Apartment living would not be the best fit for this vocal guy - especially around mealtime, when he has no problem letting everyone know just how excited he is for dinner! Overall, Scooby is a happy, affectionate and playful boy who already has a great foundation of training. He's looking for a home where he can enjoy plenty of outdoor play, continue practicing his manners and, of course, never miss a meal! Good with women: Yes Good with men: Yes Good with kids: Yes Good with other dogs: Yes Good with cats: Limited testing, Scooby was interested and curious when tested with cats outside a fenced area but did not appear to fixate on them. Compatibility would depend on the individual cat and appropriate introductions. House trained: Yes Crate trained: Yes Energy level: Medium, initially has lots of energy when he gets outside and loves to run, but settles once he has burned off that initial energy Can be handled/touched: Yes Barker: Vocal, particularly when his meals are being prepared Flight risk: No; however, all newly adopted or fostered dogs should be considered a flight risk while adjusting to their new environment Food aggressive: No, as a rescue precaution, dogs are fed separately from one another Walks on leash: Yes, he may pull initially but settles as the walk continues Leash reactive to people or dogs: No Rides well in car: Yes Destructive: No Needs a home with a yard: Yes, a large yard would be optimal Needs a home with another dog: No Can live in an apartment: No, Scooby can be quite vocal, especially when he knows his food is being prepared! Please visit our website niagaradogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.

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