Gunnar
Available
- Age 1-2
- Sex Male
- Size 62 lbs
- Fixed Yes
- House Trained Yes
- Foster Parent(s) Thanks to Tom, Eleanor, Anna and Will for being great fosters to Gunnar!
High energy, super smart, highly food motivated. See video of his food ball skills! Would be well suited to an energetic family, where he will get lots of exercise and mental stimulation. Very polite with new people and treats all family members equally (no obvious favorites). Does well in crate when relaxed and sleeps in it through the night. Because of the drugs and exercise restrictions involved in heartworm treatment, it is hard to say exactly what his character will be like when he is recovered. The treatment is tough so he will only be more relaxed and happy when he is through – and even at this low point, he is a clearly a great, friendly pup!
More info about Gunnar
Other Dogs ▼
Gunnar is wonderful with other dogs and loves to play. He is looking forward to getting back to full health so he can get back to living his best life and playing with other dogs.
Cats ▼
Previous shelter suggests that he got over excited with cats, but he was having a generally tough time at the shelter so this might change.
Children ▼
No aggression but high energy and a high food drive. Older kids would be great. Small kids might get snacks snatched initially, which would not be ideal.
Leash ▼
Not trained at all but not too bad! Highly food motivated and a very fast learner. Will bark at other dogs. Shelter suggested that he is friendly in their dog tests and just desperate to meet them, but given heartworm treatment we can't facilitate interactions right now as he would get too excited.
Where I'm from ▼
Came from Texas to a shelter in Fort Collins. Was really struggling in a shelter environment and so was fostered with RMLR, where he can get the quiet and rest that he needs to get through the heartworm treatment. Once that is done, he will be fully recovered and ready for a long, happy and energetic life! If Gunnar is adopted before the HW treatment is complete, RMLR will cover the cost of the remaining treatment at one of their approved vets.