Ophelia - Boxer / American Bulldog / Mixed Dog For Adoption

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at first meet and I might whine a bit, I really, really love to please and will do whatever you ask of me to get head rubs and ear scratches or belly rub. Foster Mom says that someone must have spent some time with me because I know all my basic commands (Sit, Down, Wait) and I am a quick learner - she is a dog walker and I have already learned "Side" which means move to the grass and wait when other people are walking on the sidewalk. My recall is also excellent - I come pretty much right away when you call my name ... and you have to realize just how hard of a name Ophelia is to learn - really!! I love people but am a little nervous at first with some men and Foster Mom thinks that I am best with older children (12 years and up) because I get a little nervous and wound up with all the energy that those little people bring. I am also good with dogs but only those that have a similar energy level to me and are happy-go-lucky, trusting and confident. Foster Mom is a dog walker and she has let me walk with a few of her pack buddies (a couple of boxers, a golden retriever, a black lab and a lab mix) because she says that they will help me to relax more and be a happy dog. I am also good with cats but only those that are "dog savvy" - do not hiss, spit or run from me but instead head butt me, run in and out between my legs, drink from my water bowl and even steal my dog beds! Can you believe the nerve?! No small animals though because their energy gets me going and I just want to chase them.Foster Mom says that you need to be an experienced dog owner though, especially with the higher than normal energy dogs because my excitement can sometimes get the better of me - I sometimes whine and try to jump up when other dogs come along - Foster Mom makes me move to the side and sit to calm myself down when this happens. I absolutely LOVE going for walks - it is my most favourite thing to do - and Foster Mom takes me for 3-4 walks each day because she says that I am a boxer mix and require that much to "burn my energy". Sometimes I get to go on pack walks with 1-3 other dogs on week day mornings and then I usually get 2 more walks with Foster Mom before and after my dinner. Sometimes I even get to go off-leash with a few of Foster Mom's pack dogs when I am on my best behaviour - that is the best reward ever - splashing in the creek and running along trails - it is awesome!Diet-wise, I am fed raw food two times a day because I have skin allergies. Foster Mom says that she can definitely provide you with any information about feeding raw if needed and can also put you in touch with a couple of distributors. I am also completely house trained AND crate trained ... in fact, I love my crate and often go there at night to unwind closer to bedtime because it helps to relax.So, if you are looking for a super affectionate, loving, eager to please but higher than normal energy dog AND you are experienced with dogs of this type (boxers, huskies, Vizslas, etc.) plus are willing to help me get over my initial nervous energy, I promise to give you all I have to offer ... with a few licks to the face thrown in (if you are okay with that?!).Ophela is being fostered, loved and cared for in Ajax.EXPERIENCED OWNERHouse trained and crate trainedVaccinated and Micro-chippedBest with adults and children 12 years old and upGood with happy-go-lucky and confident dogs with similar energy level as her. Slow introduction will get best results as she is nervous and excitable at first approach.Good with "dog-savvy" cats - those who do not growl/hiss or run from dogs but accept them and are confident around them - display no fear.Not recommended with other small animals like rabbits as she has shown prey drive.Currently fed a raw diet as exhibited skin allergies with dog food.

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