Max #18

Updated on Friday, 07/29/2005

Adopted!

Yeah, I know what you're thinking - another "Max"? So my prior owner didn't have much imagination - I hope you won't hold it against me. And let me tell you, I am not just another pretty face! I'm a 3-4-year-old, neutered, male, long-coated boy. I am fairly good with other dogs and I have been GREAT around my foster mom's kitties. I was turned in to the shelter because I guard my territory a little TOO well - I can be very demonstrative. You see, I was found on the docks of a marina on the eastern shore about 6 months ago, and lived on a boat, and would bark at passersby. Those owners decided they couldn't/wouldn't train me to be a better behaved dog or neuter me, and decided to turn me in to one of the worst shelters in Maryland (as far as euthansia rates). Luckily VGSR sprung me in the nick of time - it was literally hours before I was slated to be euthanized, but I'm OK now. I'd like a new owner that will take the time to work with me on a daily basis to teach me when it is OK to bark at strangers and when it is not. Since I have no problem using my voice, I would probably not be a good dog for an apartment or a townhome. I am neutered, up-to-date on my vaccines, and healthy. My vet says my hips appear to be *very* well seated in their joints (Max probably will not have a problem with hip dysplasia as he gets older). I am crate trained at my foster mom's house, and am probably house-trained, since I lived on a boat. If you've got the time to work with me to be a better dog, I would love you forever. Please contact my foster mom at barbie@shepherdrescue.org. DBMD Adopted: 06/28/05.