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last posted on 03/11/25 by
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Male Dog, Pit Bull Terrier
Pit Bull Terrier (Medium Coat)
Description:
03/10/25 19:18Here are some notes on Brutus from one of his fosters:Brutus is a silly, excitable boy who would make a great adventure buddy! He seeks out back rubs and only wants to be loved by his people. He is a snuggly boy once he settles down and gets familiar with his surroundings.My family took Brutus on a 4-day getaway. He panted anxiously during his first car ride. But by the end of the second day, he had already mastered jumping in, and eagerly awaited each new destination without worry. Some of his favorites were as follows:At the park there was a group playing soccer. When Brutus saw people playing ball games, his face lit up. In a silly, non-aggressive way, he got ready to play. In the hills, Brutus went on a few hikes wearing an Easy Walk harness. He was careful and did not chase after any of the other dogs hiking with their owners nearby. His pull is often medium to strong. He would benefit from additional leash training. He is cautious when stepping over bushes or logs. At the beach, Brutus fearlessly chased his ball into the incoming waves.There were off leash dogs nearby who approached Brutus. He was excited but not reactive. At a cafe, there was a patio where we were able to eat with Brutus on a leash alongside us. As time passed he realxed, sat down, and did not react to the other dogs nearby or the crowded vibe. A ten year old child who Brutus had never met came up and gently pet Brutus on his face and neck. He remained relaxed and happy.At home, we set up two sleeping options for Brutus, a crate and a soft fluffy mat. After having his dinner and turning down the lights, he chose the crate on his own and rested for the night. Several times during the night he came out from the crate to sleep on the mat for a while. He is crate trained, potty trained, and knows basic commands like sit and down. Just during the short period we cared for him, he made progress on the stay command, too. He is a master at fetch and returns the ball at your feet. He was OK being alone in his crate at home for several hours. He did not bark, not even once during his time with us. He likes his toys and plays with them, but does not chew.12/16/24 01:44Doggy Day Out Report:Today I: Met 2 new friends and I rode in a car and I went for a long walk by a lake. I was pretty nervous at first, but my friends went slow for me, which helped a lot. Most of it was very fun, but I also sniffed and saw a big, scary pig â which made me VERY nervous! Thankfully my new friends got us away from the scary thing! I was still nervous, but then my friends gave me a stuffy and everything was sooo much better! I love stuffies!Three Words to Describe Me are: Careful â Gentle -- NervousNotes from My Walker: Brutus is such a sweet, gentyle boy, but he does find the world to be a little scary. He was quite nervous when we first met, but a slow, gentle approach worked well to build his confidence. At the car, he was hesitant to get in, but allowed help. When walking, he was excited to sniff and explore. We noticed that shadows made him nervous, but he would recover quickly. However, once he sensed the boar on the trail, his nervousness was a great help! Because he alerted us to something wrong, we saw the boar well in advance and quickly went the opposite direction! Later on the walk, I offered Brutus a toy and discovered that this boy LOVES stuffies! He walked happily with the toy in his mouth and kept it in the car. Once back at the shelter, he got to keep his new friend. Brutus will do well with a family who will give him time and gentle treatment. He is a sensitive boy and deserves a loving, forever family.10/31/24 10:12Reason animal needs rescue: Brutus is a large male shepherd/pit mix that needs out of the shelter. He is stressed in kennel but once out, he will seek attention from people. Type: BehaviorImpound type: ConfiscateAdditional notes: Brutus would benefit from an adult household that can work on socializing him and getting him use to new environments. Brutus has a hard time in crowded or novel places. He will bond with the human walking him and he may guard that human so we are recommending an adult home.
