Neil
CUR/Catahoula leopard dog mix | male | 3 years Old | 67 Lbs
QUICK FACTS: ✔️ Housebroken! ✔️ Good in car! ✔️ Good running buddy! ✔️ Walks well on leash! ✔️ Could do well in an apartment! ✔️ Good for beginner dog owner! ❌ No young kids! ❌ Working on crate training!
Updates
Officially adopted on November 25, 2020!
Neil starts off the day whenever I get up and gets his breakfast and then we go on a walk for 15-30 minutes. Still working a bit on potty training, so if he doesn't take care of his business, he goes back into his crate for a little while, then gets another short walk to try again. He usually gets a walk around lunch time, and one in the evening as well. Dinner around 6 pm or so, then hanging out on the couch until bedtime, when he goes into his crate, and stays there with no fuss the whole night. He is a very sweet boy, who likes being pet and can be quite cuddly.
Neil is usually fine with most people, but maybe a bit cautious at first. A few people, like the mailman, have gotten barked at a bit, but usually he doesn't pay other people much mind. A few treats seem to work to overcome his caution with meeting new people.
He does not live with children in his foster home. He previously stayed with a dog sitter who has a 4-year-old child, and there were a few times were he growled towards the child. Neil should go to a home with older kids.
Neil is medium energy. Most of the time at home, he's napping in the sun, or next to me on the couch in the apartment. He's been getting three walks a day, occasionally with some jogging. He doesn't pull much on the leash, but he does weave a bit as he follows his nose on walks. He does a good job keeping pace and keeping a straighter line if I'm jogging. Usually he's pretty mellow around the house but can get a little riled up if convinced to play, instead of doing his usual napping.
No other dogs in the foster house. He is cautious of other dogs outside, especially male dogs. He mostly seems just warry and has not shown any aggression towards other dogs. An earlier dog sitter said that he displayed resource guarding with his food with their female dog, but besides that, got along fine with the relaxed female dog in their house. The shelter he came from recommended female dogs only. No exposure to cats.
Neil does fine in his crate while alone for a few hours. He’s been alone up to four hours and sometimes chews his blankets and bed. Neil will need continued practice with crate training. He hasn't been left alone out of his crate.
Neil is a very good boy!