Meet Penguin! This sweet, gentle soul is about 3 years old and weighs 68 pounds. Penguin can be a bit shy and unsure when he encounters new people, places, or situations, but once he feels safe, he warms up quickly and absolutely adores his people. He's the type of dog who looks to his person for reassurance and is happy to show off his affectionate and friendly side with a little encouragement. Penguin is a quiet boy with a kind heart and a gentle demeanor that makes him easy to love.
He's still learning how to interact with other dogs. While he seems interested and will offer adorable play bows, he tends to run away when things get exciting. He can be a bit of a chaser, but he's patient, gentle, and very teachable. With positive guidance and experiences, we believe he'll build confidence and learn valuable social skills. Cats don't seem to be a major concern; he notices them but is usually more interested in other things.
Penguin's biggest hurdle is his confidence. New experiences can make him nervous, so he needs an adopter who understands that trust and confidence take time to build.
Ideal Home
Penguin would thrive with a calm, patient, and kind adopter who can provide leadership and stability. He needs a securely fenced yard and someone committed to helping him build confidence through positive experiences. This home should not have young children.
Ongoing Health
No specific health conditions are mentioned.
Training & Support
Penguin needs help building his confidence. He can be a bit of a chaser, and while he's patient and gentle, he is teachable. Positive experiences and guidance will help him learn valuable social skills with other dogs.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- More information about our rescue process can be found on our main website, wags.com.
Transportation
Penguin is located at our facility. We can discuss transportation options to approved adopters.
