Max #8

Updated on Sunday, 10/29/2006

Adopted!

Max is a 6-year-old male GSD that weighs about 90 lbs. He’s house-trained and has never chewed/destroyed anything in our house. He also knows basic commands such as heel, sit, stay, etc. He’s a very quiet dog, never barks unless a stranger is at the door (he won’t bark at people he knows) and usually just lies in front of a window or door so he can look out of. He’s crate-trained and loves his crate so much that he even spends time in it when we’re home. We just leave the door to his crate open for him all day. He’s a very friendly dog, however he has shown some aggression towards some men. He’s never bitten anyone, just nipped them as a warning. He’s good with our one-year-old son, but has never been around any other kids. In fact, he’s extremely protective of our son and won’t let any strangers near him. He’s good with cats as long as they're indoors, but likes to chase them when outdoors. He’s good with other dogs, however he prefers smaller dogs. I think he gets intimidated by the bigger ones. He gets walked twice a day (morning and evening), which seems to be sufficient for him. He likes sitting out in the sun sometimes, but we don’t let him out when it’s too hot. He doesn’t bark when he wants to come back inside, he just comes and sits at the door. Regarding his meals, he gets a large milk bone in the morning and then one scoop of food in the evening around 5 pm. He doesn’t get very many treats since he’s got a very sensitive stomach, so it’s important not to switch his food (Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Adult Dog Food, it’s the dark blue bag). He’s up-to-date on all his shots and exams. VGSR Tag #? Adopted: 09/30/06.