Melvin

Dog

Adoptable

Melvin's Story

Melvin

Approximate age	1 year +
Approximate Weight	8.9 kg at last vet visit
Energy Level?	Enjoys playing with toys High Energy-Requires long walks, dedicated to regular activityYARD REQUIRED to burn off his energy. Requires a good daily walk and a backyard to play in. A tennis ball in the backyard will be your best friend (and his) Requires toys for inside stimulation. He likes small ropes and bones for chewing; a big stuffy for carrying and tossing, smaller squeaky toys (fabric kinds) I feel a rotation of toys would be beneficial (but not necessary) during his transition to his adopter
Socialization	Social with people
How does this animal behave around men?	Loves men
How does this animal behave around women?	Loves women
How does this animal behave around children under 10 years old? Check all that apply:	Loves teens Too energetic or rough for young children Recommended for 10+
How does this animal behave around dogs? Check all that apply:	Lives with dogs but needs guidance and proper management
This animal has been introduced to: Check all that apply:	none-High prey drive
How does this animal behave around strange dogs or other animals? Check all that apply: Check all that aply	Require proper introduction and management, more socialization Enjoys playing with other dogs with supervision
DOGS: How does this dog behave around OTHER DOGS and high value food, treats or toys? Check all that apply:	Gobbles the food faster.
DOGS: How does this dog behave around HUMANS and high value food, treats or toys? Check all that apply:	Gobbles the food faster.
How does this animal behave around cats?	Not tested, not recommended for cats due to prey drive
Feeding Requirements?	Requires separate feeding space
Leash/Collar training?	Already wearing a collar and used to it Learning about walks and loving it Working on developing better skills on leash
Being left alone?	Needs crated, but not destructive when left alone
House training?	Crate trained Housebroken; not one accident; but I am still learning for his signs that he needs to go out Can hold it overnight
Fences?	Needs a fence at least 6 feet high
Car rides?	Loves the car, rides great. Sits in back seat- Needs a barrier or buckle-in harness initially but he is successfully working on staying in the backseat and laying down Needs help in and out of vehicle because of his cute little legs When stationary in a vehicle (ie: waiting to pick up son from a movie) he will whine; we have him where he just watched people now but as they draw near, he will bark. We are successfully curbing that. It is 100% trainable
Nail trimming?	Does well, but wiggly
Profile Information	Melvin is friendly, affectionate, cute, and loves people. He knows commands like sit, shake a paw, and jump. He is very energetic and smart, a quick learner and is highly trainable but need consistency and training especially for barking and jumping. He needs more direction and exposure to life, he’s just so excited to be out there experiencing what the world has to offer. He enjoys walks and behaves reasonably well on a leash, quiet during car rides. Melvin requires a house with a yard so he can easily burn off the zoomies. Will not do well with only on leash walks or apartment living. Melvin greets everyone with a happy wiggle! He also loves to give lots of kisses! He will bring lots of love and fun to anyone who meet him. Adoption fee $495 Melvin will need to be enrolled in basic training and requires an adopter who has a yard.