About Max

Intake date: 6/2/23 From: stray in Yakima Microchip: none Dog's name: Max Breed:shepherd mix Age: 1-2 Gender: M Neutered Date: 6/12/23 Size: Medium Height: 19 Weight: 45 Coat: Short Description: tan w/black and white Nose: Clear Eyes: Clear Ears: Clean Missing fur: No Exposure to dogs: 2 adult females, several adult males Introductions to dogs: cautious, friendly, standoffish until he knows he can play Interactions with Dogs: cuddle on couch, play ball, wrestle, playful, seeks attention from other dogs Foster friends with: Marli and Sadie (my dogs), Bubba, Zorro, Rusty Exposure to cats: 2 adult female cats Interactions with Cats: curious, non aggressive, sniffing, tail wagging Exposure to children: 6 yrs and up Recommendation for children: all ages, but slower introduction to young children due to his background (I think he was abused and he has to gain trust before being grabbed or quickly handled). He observed a 6, 7, and 9 yr old playing. He liked to be near them to watch them, but didn't want to interact with them Housetrained: Yes Uses doggie door Crate trained: Unknown Marks: Yes Outdoors Traveling in a car: sits nicely Activity Level: Medium, Spends time both inside and out, outside fenced yard 6 foot chain-link Leash trained: Yes does ok Behavior on leash: pretty good, pulls a little at first, using Cesar Millan leash training techniques Commands: Sit, Lay down, Down, Up, Come Here Recall: Does ok, still learning his name Trim nails: Yes Brush: Yes Bathe: Haven't Tried Any Area You Cannot Touch: No Bad habits: Jumping (we encourage it at our house - that's how we hug) Anxiety Issues: Strangers - he has to warm up to people and trust them before strangers can touch him. Large crowds and fast moving children make him nervous Food Possession/Aggression issues: None Fed together with other dogs Takes Treats: gentle/nicely Personality traits: Shy, Likes to meet new dogs, Likes to be hugged, like tug o war, Gives kisses, Quiet, Seldom Barks, Offers belly to be scratched, Loves attention by people he knows, Playful, Loving, Likes to be with other dogs, Can pick up and hold/hug, Submissive, Cuddler, can kiss on face, can grab/ hold/ bear hug Any known medical issues/allergies: none known Injuries: none known Vaccination date: 6/17/23 Rabies: 6/12/23 Dewormer date: 6/17/23 flea tick date: 6/5/23 Other medical info: none When Max came to us, he was so scared. With him being so young, I really feel he was mistreated in his short life. It took my 16 year old son only a day to gain his trust, but it took several days for my husband and I to get on his good side. After that, he has been all hugs and kisses, playful, letting us pick him up and love on him. He just needed to feel loved and secure. Pics and videos (you may have to copy and paste into a new tab): https://youtube.com/shorts/5eZftup1MXA?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/1F_Tmbp8jAc?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/yYgtN21oDCI?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/i5IuXtsdrkQ?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/TNtClJE9Luk?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/n3_ycmTXy_E?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/e71FRU3v1nU?feature=share https://youtu.be/oZQ6Ohum3j4 https://youtube.com/shorts/t5znnBTlWI8?feature=share https://youtu.be/oKcS3jT3k8w https://youtube.com/shorts/TMoAKtN0NHM?feature=share

Yakima County
Selah, Washington