We are looking for another doggo, and the shelter has this sweet boy who is 3 , 110 lbs, and a golden retriever/German shepherd mix. He’s pretty calm and gets along with our dog. When he does pull he’s very strong though. He was also malnourished for his first couple years as previous owners couldn’t afford vet bills etc…but he is good now.

I am wondering though, it seems like a bad combo. He’s real tall and gangly. Not that we can’t afford medical bills for him, I’m just concerned…he also has anxiety but I think a stable house would help him.

We figured if someone doesn’t adopt him in a week we would maybe get him.

  • phdepressed@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I think this sounds ok then as long as you are comfortable with being able to prevent his pulling from being successful while you train. I should note that a 70lb dog tail is at a different height and hits with different force and what each dog would consider a tight space is also different.

    My advice for doggy daycare would be to slowly ramp up time there. So do half days 1-2x a week for a couple weeks then full days same thing before any overnights. Similar with leaving alone at home. Of course thats the ideal but things happen. He’d at least have his friend of your other dog that should help his anxiety. Hopefully he doesn’t have separation anxiety.

    I presume you know the other things of giving them something that smells like their people when boarding them.