Arek

Arek is a gorgeous black and red male about 2 years old. He was surrendered to animal control after receiving several complaints from neighbors about him running at large. After several citations the owners would/could not make fence and kennel repairs to comply with the mandate from the county.

Arek seems to have lived indoors part of the time, as indoor living and all that comes with it such as stairs, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners seems familiar to him. He has not had an accident in the house.

Arek has done well with the large female dogs in his foster home, they can jump all over him and pester him without issue so far. He is a confident male, and needs a very controlled environment with other large males around as he tends to get a little huffy, and it doesn't take much before things escalate. If he drags a leash, or is tethered to someone, he is fairly easy and will just lie down even next to another large male. He just doesn't make the best decisions on his own quite yet.

Arek doesn't seem to have had much in the way of formal training. He is fairly easy to walk on leash, and will heel without much correcting. He has learned sit, down, and kennel, and seems fairly eager to please. He still does jump up, and is a little pushy when he wants something, so should probably not go into a home with small children.

Arek sleeps quietly in a crate at night, and rides nicely in the car. He settles easily in an outdoor kennel during the day when his foster people are at work, and after a walk and play session will settle in the house in the evening. Arek is very people-centric, and likes nothing more than to be with his people. He settles nicely while his people are working on the computer or reading. He is learning not to beg when they are eating dinner.

Arek would like a home where he is either an only dog, or has a large female to play with. He requires structure and discipline, as well as continued socialization and training. He would like to be included in daily activities. With some time and effort, Arek will be an amazing dog, and outstanding companion.

No cats, or small furry critters

This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what a dog of this Level requires.

Added January 2015