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May 23, 2010 - updated June 3rd
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Scout
The REAL Energizer “Bunny”...
Scout is an adorable, good-natured, neutered, 8 month old, malamute pup who has come into rescue due to an unfortunate fit with the older dog in the home and his gregarious, enthusiastic puppy antics. As a young malamute, he still has puppy manners with other dogs and the non-stop “play-with-me!” thing is just too much for the older dog.
Update from Scout's foster home (July 2010):
"I received this young boy into my foster care with the understanding that he was dominant towards women. This is untrue, but will try to take control if he thinks he can, with anyone.
I had multiple issues with control when it came to food, walking, and the fact that when he wants to play, it was almost easier to just play with him than to tell him no.
After the constant work by myself and a female friend of mine, most of these issues have either been cured or are on they’re way. He is very food oriented (like most dogs) and will do almost anything for a treat, which has helped in his training.
He will walk calmly next to me but squirrels and birds are still proving too much of a distraction for his 8 month old mind.
As for other dogs, they are all playmates. Big and small, young and old, he will happily have a sniff and then try to play.
He is also developing a bit of separation anxiety, and will show his displeasure with you by strategically placing EVERY one of his toys around the house so you’re never sure if you’ve gotten them all.
He also likes laundry, and doesn’t seem to mind whether it’s clean or dirty. I left for a minute, and returned to find him in a very good sit, amid a pile of clean socks! He seemed to find that very amusing.
He is a bright and energetic boy, so new things are best explained after a good walk, and he has begun to learn how to fetch, so tiring him out is getting easier and easier. He can and will learn, but patience will be required.
I recommend that he be placed with an experienced dog owner. One who is strict but forgiving, demanding yet patient.
He plays well with other dogs so, a home with another dog would be acceptable, but they will need to sort out who’s in charge for themselves."
Scout needs a mal-savvy, patient family who will continue his training, channel his energy in positive ways and live by the motto, “A tired malamute is a good malamute”. He could live with another dog that would help him to wear himself out and possibly help teach him boundaries.
If you think you would like to give Scout the home he deserves please complete an application to adopt a Malamute from the AMHL at:
http://www.malamuterescue.com/rescuedb/app/adoptapp.php
If you have any questions, please contact Isobel at: Isobel@malamuterescue.com
The REAL Energizer “Bunny”...
Scout is an adorable, good-natured, neutered, 8 month old, malamute pup who has come into rescue due to an unfortunate fit with the older dog in the home and his gregarious, enthusiastic puppy antics. As a young malamute, he still has puppy manners with other dogs and the non-stop “play-with-me!” thing is just too much for the older dog.
Update from Scout's foster home (July 2010):
"I received this young boy into my foster care with the understanding that he was dominant towards women. This is untrue, but will try to take control if he thinks he can, with anyone.
I had multiple issues with control when it came to food, walking, and the fact that when he wants to play, it was almost easier to just play with him than to tell him no.
After the constant work by myself and a female friend of mine, most of these issues have either been cured or are on they’re way. He is very food oriented (like most dogs) and will do almost anything for a treat, which has helped in his training.
He will walk calmly next to me but squirrels and birds are still proving too much of a distraction for his 8 month old mind.
As for other dogs, they are all playmates. Big and small, young and old, he will happily have a sniff and then try to play.
He is also developing a bit of separation anxiety, and will show his displeasure with you by strategically placing EVERY one of his toys around the house so you’re never sure if you’ve gotten them all.
He also likes laundry, and doesn’t seem to mind whether it’s clean or dirty. I left for a minute, and returned to find him in a very good sit, amid a pile of clean socks! He seemed to find that very amusing.
He is a bright and energetic boy, so new things are best explained after a good walk, and he has begun to learn how to fetch, so tiring him out is getting easier and easier. He can and will learn, but patience will be required.
I recommend that he be placed with an experienced dog owner. One who is strict but forgiving, demanding yet patient.
He plays well with other dogs so, a home with another dog would be acceptable, but they will need to sort out who’s in charge for themselves."
Scout needs a mal-savvy, patient family who will continue his training, channel his energy in positive ways and live by the motto, “A tired malamute is a good malamute”. He could live with another dog that would help him to wear himself out and possibly help teach him boundaries.
If you think you would like to give Scout the home he deserves please complete an application to adopt a Malamute from the AMHL at:
http://www.malamuterescue.com/rescuedb/app/adoptapp.php
If you have any questions, please contact Isobel at: Isobel@malamuterescue.com
Given that it is impossible to predict with complete accuracy how any dog will react in a given situation, without completeknowledge of its life experiences, the AMHL urges the adopter to exercise caution in introducing the dog tonew situations until the dog has become fully adjusted to its new environment and the adopter has had an opportunity to become familiar with the dog's unique personality.