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Description
Name: Manolo
ID # A156002
Estimated Age: April 26, 2024
Sex: Neutered Male
Estimated Breed: German Shepherd Mix
Weight: 37 lbs.
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes, with some guidance
Good with Children: Untested, but likely
Special/Medical Needs:
Estimated Energy Level: Medium
Current Location: Edmonton, AB.
Adoption Fee: $650
🐾 Meet Manolo (aka Rollo, Bollo, Nollo) – Your Future Adventure Buddy and Cheese Enthusiast 🧀
At just 1 year old Manolo is a petite shepherd-cross at 40lbs, with the soul of an old man and the zoomies of a caffeinated toddler. He’s currently mastering the fine art of being a Very Good Boy™ in a apartment, and frankly, he’s crushing it.
Manolo lives by the motto: “Work hard, nap harder.” He’ll happily snooze on the couch while you work from home, then instantly switch to adventure mode when you clip on the leash. He’s been working on his leash manners for a few months and will heel like a champ — unless a squirrel commits a personal offense by simply existing. Luckily, Manolo can be swiftly bribed with cheese, hotdogs, or blueberries. (He would trade all earthly possessions for a hotdog. He told us.)
He’s also been doing amazing recall work on a long line — he'll check in with you mid-adventure without even being asked, just in case a treat might appear. Talk about a teacher's pet.
This handsome goofball is dog-friendly, plays beautifully off-leash with his foster brother (a very dignified Aussie), and knows how to give space to small dogs who think he’s too much. His only flaw? When he sees a dog on leash, he sometimes transforms into a spring-loaded jellybean. We’re working on it, and he’s already showing progress! (Bonus: he’s starting dog training classes to level up his skills.)
Manolo is:
✅ Crate-trained and sleeps through the night
✅ Potty-trained (in an apartment situation, no less!)
✅ Travel-tested and hotel-approved (he travels on the road with his foster mom)
✅ Polite with cats (after a “Sir, no thank you” reminder)
✅ Obsessed with window watching like a tiny dog grandpa
✅ Basically a Cheese-Based Lifeform™
He thrives with enrichment (Kongs, puzzle toys, hide-and-seek games) and would love a home with another playful dog, or a mature dog mentor to help him refine his puppy etiquette. He’s great in new environments, rides like a pro in the car, and has even attended conferences with his foster mom like a proper business dog.
Manolo is still a puppy with energy to spare and needs someone willing to keep up the great foundation his foster family has laid — structure, positive reinforcement, and lots of cheese-based negotiations.
So, if you're looking for a best friend who’s equal parts cuddlebug, cheese thief, and loyal sidekick, Manolo might just be your guy. He’s got the charm, the ears, and the squish factor. All he’s missing is a forever home.
If you are interested in meeting this dog, please fill out an application.
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