About LEGENDARY

PRIORITY PLACEMENT - Anxious - at risk of self-harm LEGENDARY feels anxious at the shelter, ACC thinks he would benefit from finding placement soon. INTAKE DATE: 28-Nov-2020 They had no time for him and his pregnant sibling. Sounds like a real dream home right? Wrong. Unaltered pets, one getting the other pregnant, and hormones running high, LEGENDARY was not in the home of his dreams. Worse, he had been a 'giveaway' to his parent 4 years earlier, so his life has had no stability at all. Yet despite the changes, despite the loneliness, despite the chaos, he managed to gather a sterling resume of skills and commands, and he was always up for playing with other dogs. His consolation was milkbones, his favorite treat, or the very rare game of tug when his parent was not too ill or too busy to give him their time. His eyes would light up, he would get all wiggly and playful, and perhaps the game would last more than a few minutes. But he would live off those few minutes for months afterwards. He needed training he never got, exercise to tucker him out, games to stimulate his mind�'�|.all the things that every dog gets, but he never complained. Without their guidance, he didn't learn the calming exercises like 'down stay' or 'place' that would help him channel energy in a positive way that would allow him to remain calm in the face of distraction. He also didn't learn 'drop it/leave it' so he could learn to share his resources --- resources that were his only comfort when no one else paid him attention. Legendary got a raw deal, but now it is time for him to find that experienced foster or adopter who will give him all the time he needs, the training he is eager for, and the love and attention he has gone without. HURRY AND MESSAGE our page or EMAIL US at [email protected] if you are the one who can give him the family he's always dreamed of. A staffmember writes: Legendary was surrendered due to the owner not having time for their pets anymore due to their personal health as well as behavior challenges. The owner reports resource guarding as a potential challenge; Legendary has been fearful in the shelter and has kennel presence. He came in with another dog that was pregnant and already placed; he reportedly did well with her. He is apparently healthy. MY MOVIE: Legendary 105111 | Mmm...Doughnuts ��%8D� https://youtu.be/WId2UIi9blE LEGENDARY, ID# 105111, 6 yrs old, 56 lbs, Male, Brooklyn ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Tan / White Owner Surrender Reason: surrendered due to the owner not having time for their pets anymore due to their personal health as well as behavior challenges Shelter Assessment Rating: New Hope Only No children (under 13) Medical Behavior Rating: 4. Orange CAME IN WITH another dog that was pregnant and already placed OWNER SURRENDER NOTES - BASIC INFORMATION: Legendary is an approximately 4 year old unaltered male large mixed breed his owner got as a giveaway. He came in to BACC as an owner surrender after being in the home for 4 years. Legendary was surrendered due to the owner not having time for their pets anymore due to their personal health as well as behavior challenges. There are no known injuries or health issues. Legendary previously lived with 2 adults and 2 children and 1 female dog. Around strangers, he will growl. Around children, he will growl and snap. Around other dogs, he is relaxed and playful. Legendary has not been around cats. His behavior around cats is unknown. Legendary will growl and snap if his food, toys, or treats are touched or taken away. He has no bite history. He is housetrained. His previous owner described his energy level as high. Other Notes: During fireworks and storms, he is nervous. He will snap if held/restrained, groomed, or if someone unfamiliar approaches the home or a family member. Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No Medical Notes: n/a For a New Family to Know Legendary is an anxious dog. he likes to play with chew/bones. He enjoys playing tug. he stays mostly indoors. He eats dry food. Loves milkbones. He is house trained and goes potty on grass and dirt. When left home alone, he will bark and whine. When left alone in the yard, he is well-behaved. He has been crate trained. he understands cues such as sit, come, and stay. He likes to play in the yard. INTAKE NOTES - DATE OF INTAKE, 11/28/20: Upon intake, Legendary came in muzzled. He was very nervous, growling, whale eye, and had his tail tucked. No handling was done by counselor. He was taken straight to medical by a behavior specialist. BEHAVIOR NOTES Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner Surrender Bite history: None SHELTER ASSESSMENT: Behavior Assessment Date: 11/30/2020 Summary: Due to Legendary's highly fearful and potential for defensive aggression, he is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time. PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: According to Legendary's previous owner, when around other dogs, he is relaxed

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