Description:8/13 Update!
George has responded very well to his training and is now one of the most educated dogs here at Safe Haven! He looks forward to weekly field trips with a dog buddy to a volnteer's fenced acreage--where he loves to run and explore, but is good about checking in with his humans and responding to recall. He is a stellar car passenger and enjoys dog puzzles and pool time. This guy's brain is fascinatingly sharp!
Meet George! George came to us as a stray found in Williamsburg, and was never reclaimed. He is a very loving boy - who also enjoys to talk! Since George was a stray, we don't have any information on his past, so we are not sure if he was an inside dog - he may have lived his life outside up until now! With a consistent routine, we are sure George will learn very quickly how great life with his new family is as a loved family pet.
He enjoys being outside exploring, and has had a few dog friends at Safe Haven that have a similiar active, confident playstyle. If George does not get enough attention, playtime and excercise he has shown some troubling behaviors that including jumping on and even nipping/scratching our volunteers when he gets over excited. This behavior is sporadic, but can be concerning if not corrected properly, so we have been working with a certified trainer to help us help George be the awesome dog we know he can be. We have learned that George needs a confident, experienced owner, and will thrive if he receives playtime with a proper dog friend, and lots of 1:1 time and enrichment activities. We have also learned that George thoroughly enjoys and mentally thrives off of having a large fenced-in yard, so having a fenced-in yard is strongly encouraged. Not only does he enjoy being able to safely run off his energy, but a fenced-in yard also allows him the space & room that he desires. If that may be you - please contact us about this gorgeous boy!
Please complete an online adoption application for George if you are interested in meeting him. Once the application is submitted, a volunteer will be in contact to set up a meet & greet time.
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