Hi, My Name is Obie

About Me
Obie is a handsome, affectionate and sociable young lad with lots of enthusiasm for life. Like many adolescent large breeds, he’s full of energy and loves being active. He’s a clever boy who enjoys learning and thrives when given training, structure and plenty of positive interaction. ObIe is looking for an experienced home that understands large, powerful dogs and is committed to continuing his training.
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Home Compatibility
Children: Adult-only home preferred, or a home with sensible older teenagers due to his size
Dogs: only dog. Although he has doggy skills, would prefer to be the only dog in the home, as he enjoys having his family’s attention all to himself.
Cats: No cats.
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Home Alone Time
Comfortable being left: Yes
Maximum Known Duration: Up to 4 hours.
Additional Information: Obie settles well when left but does not like being shut in a room or confined in a crate.
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Training and Behaviour
Car Travel: Travels well in the car, provided he is not crated.
Recall: Basic recall in place but requires further training and consistency.
Housetrained: Yes.
Lead Walking: Very strong on the lead and will require ongoing lead training with a confident, capable handler.
Reactivity Towards Dogs: Can become over-excited when seeing other dogs on walks but settles well with calm, appropriate introductions.
Reactivity Towards People: Excitable when meeting new people but quickly calms down.
Basic Training: Knows some basic commands, enjoys training sessions and is very eager to learn.
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Exercise and Lifestyle
Exercise Requirements: High.
Daily Exercise Needs: Requires plenty of daily physical exercise combined with mental stimulation and ongoing training.
Favourite Activities:
• Training sessions
• Learning new skills
• Walks and outdoor adventures
• Spending time with his people
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Public Places
Comfortable in Public Places (e.g. cafés, pubs, shops, town centres): Can become excited around new people and dogs, so would benefit from continued training and confidence-building in busy environments.
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Personality
• Friendly and sociable
• Happy and affectionate
• Intelligent and eager to learn
• Energetic and playful
• Confident
• Can be boisterous due to his age
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Medical
• Neutered
• Vaccinations up to date
• Flea treatment up to date
• Worm treatment up to date
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Ideal Home
Obie is looking for an experienced home with confident handlers who are familiar with large, energetic breeds. His new family should be committed to continuing his training, providing plenty of exercise and mental enrichment, and helping him develop into the wonderful adult dog he has the potential to be. He would be happiest as the only pet in the home, where he can enjoy all the love and attention for himself.