Titan

Titan is an 8-year-old, 130-pound Anatolian Shepherd mix who is basically a grumpy old man in a dog body complete with strong opinions, a strict daily schedule, and absolutely zero tolerance for nonsense. He is a Livestock Guardian Dog through and through, meaning he's intelligent, independent, observant, and very aware of what's happening at all times. Titan knows exactly what he wants and expects you to know it too. Daily walks are mandatory, dirty drinking water is offensive, and trying to pass off a Milk-Bone when he knows better treats are available is downright disrespectful.

Titan is whip-smart and will absolutely use that intelligence to hold you accountable. His routines are sacred. If he doesn't get his walk, he'll pace and stare at you until you correct your mistake, which is a gentle but firm management style. He prefers colder weather and considers snow both enrichment and a snack, happily crunching snow chunks and supervising all winter activities like the dedicated working professional he is.

Ideal Home

Titan is friendly with respectful children, but he is not a dog who enjoys kids climbing on him, crowding him, or getting in his face. Because he takes his personal space seriously, we feel he would do best with children around 10 years old and up who understand boundaries and can respect when he wants his space. He is also protective of his food and treats, so mealtimes should be supervised and respected. Titan absolutely thrives on routine, finding comfort in structure, predictability, and knowing what comes next. Changes to his schedule can be stressful for him. Titan currently lives with three cats and has adjusted well, even befriending one. Dog-savvy cats with safe spaces to retreat to would be important. Titan experiences separation anxiety and forms incredibly strong bonds with his people, often waiting to eat or drink until his favorite person returns home. Therefore, Titan would do best in a home where someone is around more often than not - retired adopters, work-from-home households, or people with flexible schedules would be ideal.

Titan requires an experienced adopter who understands guardian breeds. He needs a physically fenced yard to patrol and oversee his kingdom, a home that understands and respects his boundaries, a person home most of the time, and structure, routine, and consistency. An adopter who appreciates independent guardian breed personalities is a must.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are mentioned.

Training & Support

Titan is a creature of habit who finds comfort in structure, predictability, and knowing what comes next. Changes to his schedule can be stressful for him. He will pace and stare until his routine is corrected. Titan has not yet been formally tested one-on-one with another dog, but shows encouraging signs of potentially doing well with an older, calmer dog who isn't overly energetic or constantly in his face. Introductions and feeding should be done thoughtfully and separately initially.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• Visit www.bigfluffydogs.com for more information about us and the rescue process.

Transporation

Titan is located at a partner rescue. Further details about transportation will be discussed during the adoption process.