Pretzel Radar Ready

Those ears! They must be acknowledged first; they truly deserve their own spotlight. One up, one out, they operate independently of each other, each with its own plans for the day. Add in that 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, and you have Pretzel. He's a big, lovable boy with amazing features and the sweetest heart. Pretzel is 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 best described as a puppy in a big body. He gets so excited when offered affection and can occasionally jump up and get a bit mouthy. This would 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.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are mentioned in the listing.

Training & Support

Pretzel is still learning leash manners and can pull when meeting new dogs. He's enthusiastic and needs a confident handler who can guide him. Once corrected, he checks in nicely and can walk more calmly. With other dogs, he is a big puppy still learning social ropes and can be a bit pushy. He understands clear corrections and guidance from people and well-balanced dogs. Pretzel has shown promising signs with cats, approaching with curiosity and then disengaging.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• You will have the opportunity to track their journey in real time, see photo updates, learn fun facts, and connect with fellow adopters and fosters through our private Facebook event page!
• Before the adoption is finalized, you will meet your pet through a video call.
• The adoption fee is $900.
• Adopters receive extensive behavioral testing and information from trainers, discounts on Embark DNA test kits, 30-day trial of pet insurance with Trupanion, a free private online dog training session with GoodPup, discounts on in-person dog training through Rover Training, discounts on Fetch fresh dog meatballs subscription, coupons for Petco, and discounts on pet first aid and hygiene solutions.

Transportation

Pretzel is located in Texas and can be transported nationwide using their 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). A $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs. Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.