Pretzel Radar Ready

Pretzel is a big, lovable boy with a perfectly patterned brindle coat, a head tilt that feels straight out of a cartoon, and a happy, wiggly presence that's impossible not to smile at. His ears must be acknowledged first; they truly deserve their own spotlight... truly. One up, one out, they operate independently of each other. He's estimated to be around 1-2 years old and weighs about 72 lbs. He appears to be a bully mix, but as always with rescue, breed and age are our best guess. What we know for sure is that underneath all that size is a dog who is still very much a puppy at heart. He's eager, smart, responsive, and wants to do the right thing. Pretzel is incredibly people-oriented and adoring. He checks in with his handler often, leans into you for connection, and clearly looks to his person for guidance. There is a soft sweetness to him that makes you all Team Pretzel immediately. He's not stubborn or defiant; he's learning, and when you show him what you want, especially with a treat in hand, he is all in and a master in no time.

Ideal Home

Pretzel is a puppy in a big body who gets excited and can occasionally jump up and get a bit mouthy when offered affection. This is something that will benefit from structure, redirection, and consistency. He would do best with a medium-energy dog who can tolerate his learning curve and help show him appropriate play. He has shown promising signs with cats, approaching with curiosity and then disengaging.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are mentioned in the listing.

Training & Support

Pretzel can occasionally jump up and get a bit mouthy when excited; this will benefit from structure, redirection, and consistency. He already knows how to sit, and with a little follow-through, this skill will become a great tool to help him settle and make good choices. He is very food motivated, which is going to make training both effective and fun. On leash, Pretzel is strong and enthusiastic, especially when meeting new dogs. He will pull and needs a confident handler who can guide him and help him stay focused, but he checks in nicely and is able to walk more calmly once corrected. With other dogs, he doesn't quite understand boundaries yet and can be a bit pushy on occasion, but he understands clear corrections and guidance.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Pretzel is located at our Texas-based property. We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system. Drop off locations include WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area. A $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.