ICE - GREAT DANE DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Great Dane. LOCATION: Bethlehem, CT DOB: Approximately 02/2021 (5 years old) Meet Ice, a striking merle Great Dane with a tall, lean build and a soft, thick coat. Ice is an intelligent, attentive boy who forms deep bonds with his person. When you call his name, he will come, sit, and look directly into your eyes, fully focused and ready for direction. Northeast adopters are preferred. Ice thrives on human connection and wants to be close to his people as much as possible. Like many Danes, he expresses affection with the classic “lean,” often pressing his full weight gently into those he trusts. He is highly responsive to engagement and does best when he feels included and guided. Ice is neutered, crate trained, potty trained, and Sprenger collar trained. He understands structure and responds well to clear, consistent leadership. He is eager to please and does best with an experienced handler who can continue reinforcing boundaries and expectations. Ice is intelligent and active-minded. Without adequate structure and mental stimulation, he can become bored and destructive. Providing durable chew items, routine, and purposeful engagement helps him remain balanced and content. He benefits from predictability and consistent daily expectations. Ice bonds deeply to his people and can exhibit resource guarding of human attention in multi-dog settings. With firm, fair correction and consistent management, he responds appropriately. Because of this tendency, he is best suited as the only dog in the home. Placement with an experienced owner who has a submissive large-breed female may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Ice should not be placed with male dogs, small dogs, cats, rabbits, livestock, or other small animals. He would do well with older, respectful children who understand boundaries and large-breed behavior. He is not recommended for first-time dog owners. His ideal home is calm, structured, and led by a confident, experienced large-breed handler committed to maintaining training and providing consistent leadership. Ice has been through significant transitions but remains loving, loyal, and deeply devoted to his person. In the right home, he will be an incredibly affectionate and attentive companion who simply wants guidance, connection, and stability. All donation options, adoption applications, and important links are available here: linktr.ee/Srgdrr If donating, please note who or what your donation is for.For more information, please email us at rescuemesrgdrr. For an application to foster or adopt, please go to .saverockythegreatdane and fill out an app. Thank you so much, we look forward to helping you.

• Physical Attributes

  Altered

  Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Cats:	No
  Other:	Housetrained

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations