Stark

Meet Stark
Can we do everything together?
I am looking for my forever best friend! My personality is the epitome of what it means to be a Heeler. I want to be around my person and alwaystouching them when we are together. I love to play tug, chew bones, and get exercise. If I can cuddle while doing so, even better! Most importantly, I LOVE CARS! I always want to hop in the car or truck.I am afraid of new experiences, but I am brave. As long as I can smell around, I will warm up to the new person, place, or thing. Although I am deaf, I constantly check in and read the social cues given by people and other animals, aswell. I'd do best in a home with children 13 years and older. Please no apartments for me, I can bark a bit and we thinkI may get in trouble in an apartment!

General Socialization Notes:

I do fine with some dogs, but will need a slow introduction and very specific boundaries in the house as I tend to guard resources. While outside on a leash, I have only shown positive interest in other dogs. When I am uncomfortable with another dog, I will warn them with a low growl.Typically, I warm up quickly after my warning. I have not had any accidents inside.I am fully potty trained. I love my crate!I am learning to walk on a leash, but I pull and try to play tug with it. I am a bit mouthy and need help to curb that behavior.

Does Stark like other pets?

I have lived with cats prior to my foster and showed little interest. I show a lot of interest in the cats I live with currentlybecause they react to me.I do betterwith female dogsthat are my size.I have shown extreme resource guarding with the large dogs whom I live with currently. I am working on that. Outside of the house, I only show positive interest in all dogs.

Does Stark like children?

I have only lived with teenagers prior to my foster home. Outside of the home I have not enjoyed watching kids run around. They make me nervous. I'd do best in a home with children 13 years and older.

Favorite Toys:

I love rope toys to play tug. I also enjoybones, kongs, and other hard chew toys. I would probably enjoy soft toystoo, but my foster siblings rip soft toys to pieces before I have a chance to play with them.

Ideal Forever Home:

A home with confident, calm, yet active peoplewould be wonderful!Please no apartments for me!I am a Heeler and I have the energy to back it up! I want to use my intelligence and need exercise daily.I would love it if you allow me to go on car rides with you daily because I love the car.I need someone with a lot of patience and someone willing totrain with me especially since I'm deaf! I would love a place that likes cuddles and constant interaction. I bond with my person& quickly and would love to give you all my loyalty and companionship!