Meet Gus, a 145-pound Great Dane and gentle giant with a deeply affectionate heart. Once he trusts you, he becomes a loyal Velcro dog who loves being close to his person.

Gus has made remarkable progress in foster care. He checks in with his handler, makes eye contact, seeks guidance, and responds beautifully to praise, gentle redirection, and relationship-based training. He loves toys and bones, rides well in the car, and is eager to please.

Ideal Home

Gus needs a patient, compassionate adopter experienced with giant breeds or positive, reward-based training. He would do best in a calm home without young children, cats, or other dogs. He can be fearful of strangers and reactive on walks, especially around unfamiliar people, uniforms, other dogs, and cats. Visitor introductions should be slow and thoughtful. Once properly introduced inside the home, he settles well and shows his sweet, social personality.

A confident handler who can calmly take responsibility for keeping Gus safe will help him continue building confidence.

Ongoing Health

Gus has a history of bloat and has had a gastropexy. He eats a specialized diet and takes daily digestive supplements and an acid reducer.

Training & Support

Gus is fully housetrained and knows heel, sit, and down. He rides beautifully in the car and has made significant progress with trust, window barking, and guarding behaviors. He needs kind, relationship-based guidance rather than force.

Application Details

• Applications start by contacting the provider through Wags.
• Gus needs an experienced adopter familiar with giant breeds or positive, reward-based training.
• His adopter should provide a calm home without young children, cats, or other dogs.

Transportation

Transport options are available to help adopters nationwide.