FROM THE SHELTER:

Name: Atticus
Birthdate/Approx Age: 5

Breed: Boxer Mix
Color: Brindle and white
M or F: M
Spayed/Neutered? Neutered
Any shots? All up to date

Microchipped? Yes
Get along with cats? Yes
Get along with other dogs? Yes, only ones smaller then him.
Get along with kids? Yes

Has this dog been around children under age 3? Yes

If yes, how do you feel he/she reacted? He watches them and lets them jump on him and play he is very calm around kids of all ages.
Get along with all people? Yes he loves attention and is a companion
Weight now? 65lbs
Weight full grown? 65lbs
Walks on Leash? Yes
Housebroken? Yes
Personality? He is watchful and aware of his surroundings but needs to exercise freely daily to curb his energy. He is very smart and food driven very easy to train. Atticus is dominant in nature an experienced family with the “pack leader” mentality would suit him best.
List good traits: Smart, Fun, easy to walk, great with kids of all ages
Any Health Issues? He has a sensitive stomach he eats only chicken products
Any bad habits? He likes to jump onto adults only he never has jumped up to any children or teens.
Trained to what commands? Sit, Stay, Here, No
Like Doggy Parks? He loves to be out and about freely and loves to run but, his dominant behavior requires him to be socialized regularly with close supervison at first but he plays well with most dogs.
Was this dog abused and how? No
Has this dog ever bitten anyone? No
Any dog aggression problems? His dominant behavior towards other dogs may intimidate some people but he has never bitten anything or showed signs.
Any anxiety separation problems? No
Does this dog need a fenced in yard? YES
Who would be the best kind of owner for this particular dog? A person or family that is active and has the to room to let him run and exercise regularly.

Is this dog crate trained? Yes, he was but we no longer use a crate.

Where does he/she stay when left home alone? He is free to walk the house inside.

Where does he/she sleep? He sleeps on his dog bed in the hall between everyone’s bedrooms

Application and home visit required.  Adoption fee is $150.