Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi! I'm Red. I'm from Missouri.
From his foster: Hi! I'm Red. I'm from Missouri. My people call me Ol' Red or Shredder.
I have gotten pretty comfy in my foster home pretty fast- its been about two weeks. Before this I was in another foster home for about a month that I also liked but they had to get some work done on their home so I found a new spot. You can see what they had to say about me at the bottom!
So far in my new home I have gotten to know a cat- she doesnt really like me or want me around but she mostly lets me live. After a few kinna scary boops I have learned to give her her space (once I just turned around into the corner to hide.. shes small but feisty O_O) .
Most days I: wait patiently (and silently!) for my foster mom to get up. Then we go for a little spin around the block so I can sniff everything, pee in many places, etc. When we come in from outside I am learning to wait for my ma to take my harness off. I usually go right into working on one of my toys or wait for food in my snufflemat. My nickname is Shredder because I LOVE to shred a toy, find all the squeakers and remove all the stuffing. It is my main hobby. I have never tried to shred something that wasnt mine tho!
After playing with toys I like to lay on the couch and snore for hours or snuggle next to the nearest human. I am surprisingly good at going back to my own work when people have food around me- I seem to know the word No in a stern voice. I might know my name too, but we're not certain yet. Eventually we go on more short strolls, 20 mins is kind of my max. Then I repeat the mornings activities.
I take an omega supplement right now because people have said my back legs seem a little arthritic, but I seem to be doing well right now. I don't mind eating my pill twice a day with some accompanying treats. When my foster mom is at work, out of the house, or doing things where she can't watch me, I go in my crate. I dont like to go in on my own, but when she tosses some treats in it I do. And then I'm pretty much just silent and chilling till it's time to go out again. Right now I always go outside when I come out of my crate, especially cause I love marking around town. However, I've only had two smoll accidents in the house since getting here- one peeing on the literal human toilet (so close) and the other on my first day while getting the lay of the land I found the thing the cat loves to rub her face on so, obviously.
I love being in the presence of my person, sitting next to (or on) them on the couch, following them from room to room etc. On walks I love to meet new people and dogs, so I can sometimes put the brakes on if I don't get to (which is most of the time). I am particularly interested in people working and in cars. I am getting faster at moving along when told to. I love pets and scratches, and although I have some signs of wear (lol) I am only particular about touch when it comes to my rear feet/toes. Overall, I'm a sweet easy going guy who just wants someone to love and hangout with, perhaps a sibling??, toys to shred, and some strolls.
From his current foster: I could have easily foster failed Red already because he is lovable, sweet, easy going, and silly. I do think however that he would love a home with less stairs as he ages (he does great on them right now, but ours are tall steep and uncarpeted :/) and I think he would love another similar age/activity level dog to live, play and relax with.
From his previous foster: Red is a super sweet and affectionate boxer bulldog mix. He is good with people and other dogs, but we are not sure about cats. Red is very quiet and so far hasn't reacted when people have come inside the home. He doesn't need much exercise; a few 5 - 10 minute walks per day, or a few times outside each day in a fenced yard are enough. For these reasons, he would probably do well in any type of home environment. He is very friendly and insistent on approaching people and other dogs on walks, so we are working on his leash manners. Red is very treat motivated, so he will need to continue his training with treats on hand. Red is crate trained, potty trained, and he loves going on car rides.
Red can be a little stubborn on walks when a person or another dog catches his attention. He also tires quickly on his walks, especially when it is warm outside
