Meet Denver, a 2-year-old, 50.5lb bundle of adventurous spirit! Denver is looking for a patient and understanding partner to explore the great outdoors with. He's eager to be your hiking buddy or overlanding companion, but he's also a sensitive soul who needs time and tasty treats to warm up to new people. Denver can be incredibly sweet once he trusts you, but meeting new folks is a big deal for him. He starts off nervous and requires you to let him set the pace, never forcing interactions like baths or nail trims. Respecting his boundaries will reveal the gentlemanly, snuggable boy that staff and volunteers have fallen in love with! He's described as a gentleman on walks, calm, easy to leash, and comfortable with petting. He even catches treats right out of the air and loves to solicit snuggles! When he's not seeking affection, Denver enjoys chasing toys in the yard. He's been tolerant and independent when meeting other dogs in playgroups and would like to meet any resident dogs before heading home to ensure a good fit.
Ideal Home
Denver would thrive with a patient adventurer who understands his sensitive nature. He needs a home where he can decompress and decompress at his own pace. He needs a safe place to retreat from new people entering the home. Walks should be in low-traffic, quiet areas. He requires muzzle training for safe introductions to new dogs and should not go to dog parks.
Ongoing Health
No specific ongoing health conditions are mentioned, but Denver has a bite history of a minor bite to a finder that did not break the skin.
Training & Support
Denver is selective with dogs and requires introductions to any resident dogs. He may exhibit resource guarding of space from dogs and needs his own space. He can be uncomfortable around new people, potentially barking, snapping, or fleeing, and needs slow introductions. Muzzle training is recommended for safe introductions to both new people and dogs. Due to shelter stress, he has been declining with other dogs and will need time to decompress and re-adjust to life outside the shelter. He may be overstimulated for the first few days after leaving.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- You must visit PACC before the deadline to meet with a counselor.
- Some dogs may require introductions to any dogs they may potentially live with.
Transportation
Denver is located at PACC. Information about transportation availability is not provided in the listing.
