BREED
Mastiff Mix
AGE
3 years
SEX
Male
WEIGHT
85lbs
GOOD IN A HOME WITH
dogs
Robin (aka Bobin, aka Robin Hood)
The first thing that comes to mind when you think about Robin is that he is a big goof. He is like a little puppy in a big dog’s body! It’s endearing to watch him clumsily gallop around the yard, or try and figure out how to fit his long legs underneath him to lay in a chair. He often lays down in the most random places in the goofiest positions. For example, on his back, belly up, in a tiny chair. Or underneath a table or desk. He has no clue how big he! He is often content to simply lay down by himself, but loves to snuggle with you while you watch a movie or read a book. Robin loves his people. His long tail rarely stops wagging and will whip even faster if you just look at him! Robin craves attention and love from his people more than anything. For him, getting pet from someone he loves is better than walks, food, toys or treats. He learned to ‘sit’ and ‘lay down’ by getting pet (most people would use treats to teach this!). Speaking of walks, Robin is, by far, one of the easiest dogs to walk on leash. Although he is interested squirrels, he rarely pulls on the leash and is happy to simply mosey a step behind you like a little (but big) duck. Speaking of food, Robin doesn’t guard his food bowl from dogs or humans and lets his people pick it up no problem. He is quick to trust other dogs—I’m not sure I have ever seen another dog so excited to go into doggie day care (sometimes I think he likes dog day care more than his people!).
Robin needs to continue to learn about himself and others. He needs to learn how to control his big and tall and goofy body – he’s not a puppy anymore! For example, he craves pets from his people so much that he will often place his paw on your leg or arm as if he is saying “pet me, pet me, pet me!” While this wouldn’t phase an adult, it’s not the best way to interact with a little human. Same with his mouth, Robin chomps on treats, not aware that he now has a big head and big mouth—he is learning to be gentle. Robin also needs to learn about others. He is super loyal to his people and needs someone to teach him that new humans are safe and good and aren’t there to hurt him or his people. Robin is motivated for food and attention from his humans (he gets 6 cups of dog food a day and still needs to gain weight!) so using food and praise are great ways to help Robin learn. Robin will do best with humans who are willing to teach him about himself and show him that the world is a good safe place. He would love to have a quiet yard (suburbs/farm) to relax, play, and gallop in (either with himself, or with a dog brother/sister).
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