11mo old Blue Pittie Boy ISO Forever Home

Beaverton OR

Description

Brodie is an 11 month old pittie (not sure if pure or not) whose passions in life are food, play, and ALL the cuddles. He's friendly with new people and new dogs, but we haven't had him around small children (mine are 12 and up) or cats. He behaves pretty well on the leash and knows a few commands, but he's a bit on the stubborn side when he wants to do this his way instead of yours, especially if he knows no food reward is involved -- and food is definitely this dog's motivation in life. He will do his best to convince you he is starving to death right after you feed him and drools like Multinomah Falls during spring thaw when you're filling his dish, but his little tippy-tap dance is pure joy to watch. His main playmate is our middle dog, a Husky/Border Collie mix. He's picked up some behavioral cues from her, so if you have a Husky, no worries about him misunderstanding Husky body language! He loves tug-of-war, kind of understands the point of fetch but only seems to care the first couple throws, and LOVES going for walks and rides. Unfortunately he's also very keen on leaping into raised garden beds and tables, so if you have any, you may want to keep an eye on that. He ate my mint this morning. The only reason we are rehoming Brodie is because our oldest dog REFUSES to get along with him, and we cannot rehome that dog due to the fact that he hates non-family humans and has a bite history that basically means instant death if he gets dropped off at a shelter. We have tried for nine months to help them learn to get along, but the situation is now getting dangerous -- the older, tinier dog has now started full-on attacking Brodie, and while Brodie has done absolutely nothing in retaliation, we're not anxious to find out if Brodie does in fact have a breaking point. The stress between Brodie and the oldest dog has reached the point where our middle girl, who has never so much as grumbled, actually growled and snapped at one of the kids who was trying to break up a fight. Oldest and middle are bonded, though, leaving Brodie the odd pup out. He's been visibly depressed by the situation, too, and as much as it hurts to basically give away my baby, it would hurt worse for either dog to end up maimed or dead. Brodie needs an active, loving home with walks and attention. He's pretty chill most of the day if he's getting enough exercise and is content to curl up next to you while you relax and watch movies. He does use his mouth and paws a lot when he's playing or communicating, but he hasn't ever bitten and stopped nipping pretty quick as a tiny puppy. He hates and is very dramatic about getting his nails done, I'd recommend a groomer for that chore. There will be a $800 rehoming fee, which includes his leash (if desired), outdoor doghouse/igloo (if desired), crate, bed, blanket, heartworm and flea prevention medication (Simparica Trio), puzzle dish (to slow down his eating, he's a gulper), water dish, and a few days' worth of his food (Victor Classic Professional all-ages dry food). He's fully up to date on his shots, fixed, and microchipped through HomeAgain. I can include his toys too if desired, but they're getting pretty ragged already and will need to be replaced soon. If you're interested in adopting Brodie, please tell me about yourself, family and living situation, and any current pets and how you plan to integrate them. We just want to make sure our baby is safe and happy.