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Charles Gus

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Description

Name: Charles G
ID # RT20231227-2
Estimated Age: 3 years
Sex: Neutered Male
Estimated Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Weight: Unknown
Good with Dogs: When we went to the vet, Charlie was surrounded by several high energy dogs and he was unphased. He has also been around two dogs, a small chihuahua, who nipped at Charlie, and he was very confused but did not react at all, he was also around a very high energy pug who Charlie was very interested in, but did not know how to interact, he just followed the other dog around smelling him.
Good with Cats: We have not seen any cats on our outtings, but was told he has a high pray drive instinct.
Good with Children: So far, Charlie has only been around low energy teens. He allows pets from my teen boy, but adores my daughter and wants to be around her as much as she allows.
Special/Medical Needs:
Estimated Energy Level: Low
Current Location: Cranbrook, BC
Adoption Fee: $650
Do they bark?: Charlie only uses his voice very quickly and briefly, when he feels scared (my husband or son coming into the house) he usually just whines.

Are they house-trained?: Mostly. He still has his occasional accident in the house, but only in one spot (where puppy pads were)

Are they good in the car?: Charlie does not like getting into the car, but once inside, he lays down and sleeps.

Are they good on leash?: Charlie is very scared outside. He goes outside to do his business and likes to come back inside. Needs to be reminded to walk nicely, as he likes to rush back in.

Charlie is a sweet boy, who has had a terrible past.
He does well with females, but is very timid around men.
Hes not agressive in any manner, but he does growl in fear/instinct when my husband or son come home.

He likes to be laying with mom, either on her lap on the couch or beside her.

Charlie sleeps well in his crate, he is hesitant going in, but settles quickly and is silent until let out.

Charlie was put onto anti anxiety meds that he takes twice daily. The vet says this could be a lifetime thing, but we have cut his dose in half and he seems to be doing well.

Charlie is a low energy dog, he likes to snooze alot. So far, he doesn't like to go outside much. But I feel he would enjoy it alot more if he had a fenced yard that he could run without leash.

He free roams the house while we go out/are at work and hes usually sleeping the entire time.

I feel Charlie would do best in a home with another dog to keep him company and show him how to be a dog, a home with a patient human to love him, and work with him while he navigates being loved and treated right.
He is such a loving, sweet, gentle boy that has not had much love in his life.

Charlie knows "wait", "sit", "outside/walk time", "treat"( he gets half slice of cheese morning and night with his pill in it) and "walk nicely" when he starts to pull/walk too fast.
But he will need someone consistent and patient to continue working with him while he learns all the new rules and way of life.

Adoption costs: $650.00