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BackTank
Available for Adoption
Description
Tank
ID # RT20220614-1
Estimated Date of Birth: October 1, 2016
Sex: Neutered Male
Estimated Breed: Rottie mix
Weight: 125+ lbs.
Good with dogs? No
Good with cats? No
Good with children? Yes, older children as he isn't aware of his size at times and likes to sit on people's laps
Special/Medical Needs: Possible food allergy to chicken and grain
Estimated Energy Level: Medium - High
Adoption Fee: $375
Current Location: Calgary
Tank is a great senior dog and would be an awesome low maintenance pet for someone strong enough to handle him. He walks great on leash and behaves well overall on walks (once he knows you are in control). Although Tank can be reactive/anxious with small or aggressive dogs, he has no interest in hurting anyone and is the absolute sweetest boy. In our foster care Tank has had regular (controlled) interactions with tons of other dogs and small children with no issues. He has reacted on leash when other dogs come at him in an aggressive manor. For this reason, Tank requires a strong owner as when he decides to pull in one direction, its very challenging to stop him. The biggest concern with Tank is he does not know how big he is, and sometimes gets too excited during play with other dogs. For this reason we keep him mostly isolated from other animals, but truly believe he would do well with other dogs when introduced safely. Due to a very strong prey instinct, we dont believe Tank would do well with cats.
Tank loves to cuddle, play fetch with his favourite stuffies, and recently started swimming in lakes in rivers to keep cool. Swimming is quickly becoming his favourite activity, although car rides are a close second. Tank prefers several short walks in the day opposed to one longer walk as he does tire easily, especially in the heat.
Tank does have many food allergies and is on a strict vegetarian diet. Tank is very food motivated and although he is on a strict diet, he loves fresh vegetables and can be easily motivated this way.
Tank is fully potty trained and can be left for long stretches of time if needed.
Tank would do best with someone with the strength to handle a large breed dog, but otherwise is extremely adaptable. I believe Tank would do well in almost any home with the willingness to understand his reactiveness and show Tank he is safe to be the slobbery, affectionate, goofball that he is.
If you are interested in meeting this dog, please fill out an application.
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