Ivy/Gunner

My name has been Ivy, and it's also been Gunner, and honestly? I'll happily answer to whatever name you give me as long as it comes with love! I'm a 5-year-old, 45-pound "mutt of many talents," and after spending my whole life with one family, I was surrendered when they had a new baby. I've been with my foster for a month now, settling in and showing what a sweet, people-loving boy I am. I'm a medium-energy guy who enjoys going on a few walks a day, sniffing everything I can, and then hanging out at home to relax. I'm great with cats (truly, big fan of them!), and with dogs I can be reactive at first, but with slow, calm introductions I can do well. With kids, I'm a bit of a wildcard just because I'm strong and not always aware of my own body, but I'd probably do best with older kids who understand that I'm a lovable goof. My absolute favorite thing is being around people - meeting new ones, following my humans around the house, and curling up nearby. I'm fully house-trained and crate-trained for sleeping, but I don't do well being crated when you leave the house. If I'm left loose when you leave, I do pretty well as long as tempting things like food or trash are put away... I can't promise I won't explore! I am pretty alert at home and will bark at noises or when people come in until I get a proper hello. I'm leash reactive and fairly strong, so I'll need someone patient and steady to help me continue learning. I whimper a little when you leave, but it's mild and I settle down quickly. I'm really just a loving, loyal, sweet dog who wants another chance with a family who appreciates me. If you want to chill at home, I'm all in. If you want to go for walks or explore the neighborhood, I'm your guy. I just want to be with my people and feel part of the pack.

Ideal Home

An ideal home would be on the quieter side, with someone patient who can help me with training and give me the attention, structure, and exercise I need. Older kids would be best due to my strength and occasional unawareness of my body.

Ongoing Health

No special needs or concerns mentioned. My adoption fee includes my spay, vaccinations, and microchip.

Training & Support

I am potty trained and crate trained but prefer to be left out. I can bark at noises or when people come in until I get a proper hello. I am leash reactive and fairly strong, so I'll need someone patient and steady to help me continue learning. I whimper a little when you leave, but it's mild and I settle down quickly. I can also explore if left unsupervised with tempting items.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

I am currently located with my foster family. Transport may be available.