Pistachio
catahoula leopard Mix | male | 3 months Old | 18 Lbs
QUICK FACTS: ✔️ Good with older kids! ✔️ Crate trained! ✔️ Good in car! ✔️ Good running buddy!
✔️ Walks well on leash! ✔️ Good for beginner dog owner! ❌ No cats!
Updates
It’s happily ever after for Pistachio on October 16, 2020!
PUPDATE 2
Pistachio is really starting to settle into the house. I can't get enough of his long legs and his gorgeous eyes. I mean, have you ever seen blue eyes with brown freckles? He still loves to drag carpets and blankets around the house, earning the affectionate nickname Little Linus.
He is such a smart, inquisitive dog. He has learned to go to the door when he needs to go out and will occasionally come sit by you if you don't notice he's by the door. He also learned kennel, sit, down, and paw. We're still working on consistency, but he is learning so much for being so young.
He has also started to learn to respect his elders. Pistachio has many puppy friends but just gained an older dog friend. When he tries to play too rough or is in his space too much, the older dog will give him a bark or growl and Pistachio has learned to respect it most of the time. He loves to play with toys and tries to steal or dangle toys to create a game of tug. His hound nature comes out when he is exploring or when you are cooking. That nose is never off.
Pistachio has also gained confidence with kids. He has met, taken treats from, and been patted by a 2-year-old without hiding behind my legs. He is still learning basic manners with little people. It is not okay to take the little human's toys or food. He enjoys walks and has been to outdoor patios and dog friendly stores like Farm and Fleet.
Continued socialization and strong boundaries have been key to his growth.
PUPDATE 1
Pistachio wakes up at 6 am on the dot. He's my new alarm clock. We go out for a morning walk around the block. He'll eat and go out one more time before he has a little play time with his foster sister. They play hard and loud but end up in their beds chewing on bones after about 45 minutes. This repeats throughout the day until it’s time for bed at 10 pm. Since he is a puppy, he needs frequent potty breaks.
When it comes to humans, he is very shy initially. He warms up, but once he does watch out. All he'll want to do is play and he'll let you know. It is really important to have toys available to encourage him to chew or mouth on appropriate things. He is also very food and toy motivated so it helps to break the ice with him too. He will back up and hide between your legs when he meets little kids. Pistachio would do best in a household with older children.
Pistachio is really good with his recall and enjoys playing fetch along with tug. He enjoys walks but there are a lot of new things on those walks. Sometimes those new things are scary at first. He can be an energizer bunny that doesn't know when to quit, so sometimes you have to give him a break. For us, that just means giving the dogs space, by either letting him relax in his crate or having them go in different rooms.
Social cues are a non-starter with Pistachio. He loves to play and will poke and poke until he gets a reaction from someone. He has had experience with cats but tries to play with them like other dogs. They've booped him on the nose a few times but he doesn't understand that they don't like him. When other dogs tell him off, he still believes they are trying to play.
Pistachio shouldn't be left to free roam as his curiosity gets him into loads of trouble. If you take your eyes off him for five minutes, he'll do some redecorating. He enjoys dragging blankets and rugs and dog brushes to new locations. He enjoys his crate but will cry when you leave the house. He settles down eventually.
Pistachio is gorgeous and quirky pup. He loves to play and explore but could use a human to teach him boundaries.