About Muffin

Meet Muffin! Muffin is a super playful and loving 1.5 year old German Shepherd looking for a forever home where he can thrive. The best home for Muffin would be one where he can continue to improve his socialization (ideally with a playful dog sibling), and with someone who is caring and understanding of his fears and anxieties and willing to help him learn that the world is not such a scary place. The good stuff (there's a lot!): Muffin is a super goofy, energetic lovebug. He lives to play - his favorite games are tug-of-war and keep-away, especially with a good stick. He has a silly 'silent bark' he uses to invite play, or a high-pitched puppy bark if he's being insistent! He's fully house-trained and crate-trained, and he knows a few basic commands like sit and off. He is a hilarious goofball - whether sleeping upside-down with legs in the air, or being a bit of a clutz, Muffin will keep you laughing. He also loves a good cuddle, and adores being scratched and petted all over. He shows no sensitivity to touching paws, tail, or any other part of his body. In the past, Muffin has struggled with fear-based behaviors that can look like snarling or growling when he feels trapped or pressured to do things he is very afraid of. With time and stability he has already shown great progress, but he would require a family that is willing to be patient and continue to help him become more confident. At home, Muffin is playful and pro-social with both dogs and people, but can be leash reactive on walks. He will need continued training to help him redirect and build more positive associations on walks. Usually though, Muffin is a bit of a homebody and mostly loves to play in the house and yard. Overall, Muffin is an absolute joy of a dog and would be a wonderful addition for the right family. He is highly trainable and responds beautifully to positive, force-free methods. He's already showing how quickly he can grow when approached with patience and respect. Muffin's perfect home would be calm, predictable, and understanding of sensitive dogs - even better if you have experience with German Shepherds. It would be great if he had a confident, playful, well-socialized dog sibling to help guide him (a slightly older female dog would be ideal). He would do best with experienced adopters who are patient, empathetic, and committed to helping him work through his fears at his own pace. Because of his handling sensitivities, a home without young children is recommended.

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Multnomah County
Portland, Oregon

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Justine Elmer

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