Max 12-386 [1]

Max is 2 year old neutered 55 lb male. Golden,Lab,Shepard,? mix. Found as a stray in ND, so much of his history unknown. He is overall a healthy young boy, a bit underweight. He is up to date with his shots and microchipped. He has a chipped front tooth, but it is not serious or acute. Max gets along with everyone in our home, kids, cats, male and female dogs, young and old dogs.

Max loves to play with our 1 year old pup. They could play chase and wrestle all day. He will need frequent walks or a fenced yard. He respects the older dogs and reads their cues when they need their space. Loves kids and gets so sad when they leave or go to school, cries at the door. He is very affectionate and hugs very hard, leans his head in and never wants to let go.

Max has been house trained and we give him freedom in the house while we are gone. All is intact when we get home. He sleeps on a blanket by our bed on the floor. He is not accustomed to jumping up on furniture and does not table surf. No guarding of toys or food with humans or other dogs, takes treats from your hand nicely, he is quite agreeable. Only barks when very excited. Walks great on a leash.

He has had very basic training, but I don't see much reinforcement. He will sit, but not stay seated for more than a second. He comes when he is called, even when chasing the cat. He has some wandering issues if left to his own pretenses. He snuck out the garage door one day and he would sniff, mark and walk. over and over again. I followed him for 2 blocks but you would think I was invisible. He would not come to me, even when I said "treat". My husband came along with the car and he called him and he jumped right in. Go figure. He is definitely trainable and when his hormones slow down (he was neutered less than a month ago) it will get a bit easier.

You have to meet him to really appreciate how loving this dog is. My daughter really loves him and for some reason named him Joey. He would be a perfect foster failure for us, but we keep in mind there are lots of perfect dogs out there that need a temporary home like ours. But I would expect he won't be with us too long.