About Bailey

MEET BAILEY, 3.5 year old Pit, neutered, 65 lb male. A CAT IN DOG'S CLOTHES - Explanation below. I know my face drew you in, didn't it?? I'm like the Joker only much nicer!! And I know I have that face and those wrinkly eye brows that people just want to come up and love. Now I guess is the time to tell you, I am not your typical pit bull in that I'm a pretty independent and mild mannered fellow. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE having people around and I want so much to cuddle and be patted but I'm just not comfortable with that. I lived a pretty overprotected life as a pup and so any new thing or person I meet with trepidation. So��%BD'��%BD|you will have to be very patient with me. I have come a long way. I mean just look at the video of me meeting this person for the first time!!! Something about her I was just drawn too but most times I keep my distance and I love from a far. I don't mind cats and I would do best with another mild mannered dog I could have as company but wouldn't need to interact with me much and he or she could help me learn not to be so scared. My foster says I'm a cat in dog's clothes. I think that describes me best. Despite my fear, I'm a happy go lucky boy with lots of puppy energy. When I'm outside on leash I easily pass other dogs, humans and wildlife. If I do become distracted you can give me a friendly reminder to 'come'and I will move along. If I see you while I'm out I will be more than happy to greet you with my tail a waggin. I'm only 2 years old and still learning some manners. Sometimes I get very excited when I play so it's best that I have no rough interaction until I learn that I cannot be jumpy and mouthy when I play. That's something I can learn to control with training. I will have these bursts of energy when playing and forget how strong I am. I will build up speed like a middle linebacker ready to tackle you or jump like an NBA player. For this reason I would do best with teenage children (13 & up) who have large dog experience. I'm crate trained but prefer not to be left alone in there for long periods. I need to get out a stretch my legs you know. I have no food aggression; and I will sit and patiently wait for the cue before eating my food. Want me to learn new things? No problem, just bust out the treats as I am very food motivated and I am willing to learn. Over the past several weeks I've learned the commands sit, stay, come, off, lay down, and crate. The 'drop it' cue is still a work in progress. When all else fails say 'treat' and you will get my attention every time. :) I have no issues with getting a bath, in fact I will jump right in the tub. I still have a few of those 'terrible two's' still lingering so make sure to have lots of chew toys available and its best to keep an eye on me when I am roaming the house. I know I have a lot of potential, and with patience and lots of love I will become your best friend for life. If you are interested in adopting me please reach out to my buddy Mary Lou to learn more about me.You can reach her at [email protected]

Worcester County
Massachusetts