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Meet Batman!
Batman is a 4-year-old large mixed-breed male with a gentle yet cautious demeanor. Found as a stray by officers, he has shown resilience and a sweet personality despite his initial nervousness. Here's what you need to know about Batman:
Behavior Overview
Behavior Assessment: Batman is a Level 3 dog, meaning he has specific needs that an experienced and patient adopter can address.
Handling: He tolerates handling but shows sensitivity, especially near his lower back. Slow and positive reinforcement will help him feel comfortable.
Sociability: Batman is moderately social, wagging his tail and occasionally placing his head in handlers' hands when he feels secure. He prefers to approach at his own pace.
Energy Level: Batman enjoys leisurely walks and interactive play. He likes to carry toys during his walks, which helps him feel confident.
Daily Walks and Outdoor Fun
Batman is a polite walker, staying near his handler on a loose leash. He may show interest in birds and will need gentle redirection to avoid pulling. He finds joy in simple pleasures, like walking through leaves or basking in the sunlight.
Behavior with Dogs
Batman is neutral around other dogs but may be avoidant or stiff during introductions. He prefers to focus on his handler. A home where he is the only pet or with slow introductions to other dogs is ideal.
Ideal Home Environment
Adults Only: Batman would do best in a home without children under 13 due to his handling sensitivity and fearful tendencies.
Calm Atmosphere: He thrives in a predictable and low-stress environment where he can decompress and build trust at his own pace.
Experienced Adopters: A home with someone familiar with handling sensitive dogs or willing to work with a trainer is key.
Fun Facts About Batman
He loves Vienna sausages as treats!
Batman enjoys carrying plush toys during walks-it's his way of staying relaxed and happy.
He's a dedicated sniffer, always curious about his surroundings.
A Volunteer Wrote: We wish this amazing boy had the superpower to fly his way out of the shelter and into your loving home, but he may need a little help on this one. He is heart-meltingly wonderful, all love and snuggles and mellow energy. One of his favorite things to do is sit in the sun with his head on my leg; if I happen to pet him, all the better, but he'll settle just for me being near. Sweet Batman cannot get close enough to his walker to show how much he loves them. (He was timid when he arrived in the shelter and shy of being touched, but those days are clearly long gone.) He's a knockout on a leash, never pulling, appears beautifully housetrained, and has the biggest, kindest heart. He could use a hero of his own right about now, and if you can take him home, you will feel like you saved yourself as w
Primary Color: Fawn
Weight: 75
Age: 4yrs 6mths 2wks
