Paloma is an absolutely wonderful 1.5 year old, 74lb cane corso mix. She embodies everything that people love about mastiff breeds - she is incredibly loyal and bonds deeply with her person, she is strong-willed and very smart, and has the cutest body wiggles you have ever seen. Paloma was returned to the shelter by her previous owner because they didn't have time for her and kept her as an outside dog. She was understandably scared and confused at the shelter, sometimes "pancaking" in fear. Her fearfulness unfortunately landed her on the euthanasia list, but we scooped her up because we love big babies and mastiff breeds! In foster care, she has blossomed and shown us just how amazing she is. She is extremely friendly with all people, showing zero signs of stranger danger. Men, women, young and old, Paloma loves EVERYONE. She has no fear even when meeting someone in a wheelchair, showing politeness and friendliness.
Ideal Home
Paloma is a high-energy young dog looking for an active home where she can get the breed-appropriate exercise she needs, at least 1.5 hours daily. She also loves to curl up in a little donut next to her human and can be very chill when her exercise needs are met. She is terrific with other playful dogs around her size (40-80lbs) and has done beautifully with them. However, she has a more alpha personality, so if adopted into a home with another dog, that dog should be more neutral or submissive. She does have a high prey drive, so no cats for this lady!
Ongoing Health
Paloma is a healthy girl.
Training & Support
Paloma loves to train and is very in tune with her foster, responding to sounds readily and redirecting easily thanks to her deep bond with her human. Because of her love of training, we believe she has the ability to be a service dog if given the opportunity. Paloma is working on leash training and crate training. For leash training, a figure 8 harness and a low-level e-collar are being used to help with redirection, and she responds very well. Her adopter should be dedicated to continuing this work. With crate training, she has improved significantly. On lower exercise days, she will vocalize for 10-20 minutes before settling in her crate to sleep. On days with ample exercise, she goes right into her crate to sleep like an angel. An adopter should be excited and willing to help her continue to adjust to crate training, as she is just a puppy who was never exposed to indoor living.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transportation
Paloma is currently located in foster care in New Jersey. Transportation can be discussed once an approved adopter is found.
