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About Tux
Allow us to introduce you to our stunning and vivacious boy, Tux. Named Tux due to his striking appearance, this handsome pup boasts a silky black coat with a touch of white on his chest, making it look as though he’s perpetually dressed in his finest tuxedo. Tux is a quintessentially sweet and joyful puppy, brimming with energy and a hint of mischief that only adds to his undeniable charm. He is the epitome of puppy adorableness, always ready to bring a smile to your face.
Tux has a few favorite pastimes that he absolutely adores:
Playing Tug and Chasing a Ball: These activities are his go-to for burning off some of that boundless energy.
Practicing His Manners: Tux is eager to learn and enjoys the process of mastering new commands.
Food, Glorious Food: Like many puppies,
Tux is highly motivated by food, which makes training sessions both fun and productive. Interactions with Humans Tux is a sociable and friendly boy who seems to take a liking to everyone he meets. His intelligence shines through as he quickly picks up on good manners. However, he can become quite mouthy when he’s excited, which means he might not be the best fit for families with very young children.
Animal Social Skills Currently, Tux is living with three other dogs and is in the process of learning his social cues. While he is naturally social, we are teaching him that it’s not always polite to greet every dog he sees. To this end, we’ve been practicing the “leave it” command during walks. Tux enjoys engaging in play and maintains a friendly demeanor with other animals.
Obedience and Training Tux is an intelligent pup who has already made significant strides in obedience training which he practices daily. He is has mastered commands such as “drop,” “wait,” “sit,” “off,” stay” and is walking very well on a loose lead. He recall is exceptional for his age. His training is ongoing, and we use plenty of positive reinforcement, primarily through treats. We hope his future family will continue to invest in his training, as he is eager to learn and please.
Walking and Exercise Being an active boy, Tux sometimes struggles to relax. To help him unwind, he spends some time in his crate during the evenings. He loves going for walks and runs with his furry friends, exploring new places, and engaging in a good game of tug. He thrives on learning and obedience training which definitely helps with keeping his mind active.
Food Tux is currently on a high-quality puppy food diet, which we recommend continuing until he is about 14 months old. His love for treats makes training sessions a breeze. He is hand-fed all his meals to practice obedience during mealtimes. Tux is not reactive around food or other dogs, but we do supervise all meal times to ensure harmony.
Sleep Tux sleeps in his crate throughout the night. He settles down and remains quiet for the rest of the night.
Toilet Training and Hygiene Tux has a coat that is easy to care for. Although he still has occasional accidents indoors, this is improving as he is redirected outside. He is always supervised when in family areas inside the house to ensure he stays on track with his toilet training.
Inside Behaviour Tux is learning his inside manners. Initially he found it challenging to relax indoors. He has been practicing sitting on a mat quietly. As he is still in the puppy stage, he tends to chew on things he shouldn’t. Therefore, if his family is not home, he stays outside, where he is quite content. Independence Tux is a dog who truly enjoys the freedom of being outdoors. He finds great contentment in spending time outside, where he can explore and take in the fresh air. When he is outside, Tux is quite happy and will often settle down comfortably in his dog bed, where he can rest and sleep for a significant portion of the day. However, it is important to note that if Tux is going to be outside for extended periods, he will need some form of entertainment to keep him occupied. Providing him with a variety of toys will help ensure that he remains engaged and happy during his time outside. We are looking for a family with another dog or someone who has plenty of time to spend with him Car Travel Tux settles well in the car. He was initially hesitant to travel in the car but now knows it means a daily trip to the park with his mates Ideal Home for a Growing Pup This young and energetic pup is looking for an ideal home that can cater to his active lifestyle and developmental needs. It is essential that his new family is equally active and enthusiastic, ready to engage in various activities that will keep him physically and mentally stimulated. The perfect family for him would be one that is committed to guiding and training him during his formative years. Understanding that he is still a pup, they should be patient and willing to invest time in his growth and maturation process. This includes teaching him good manners and helping him navigate through his youthful exuberance. Having a female mentor in the home would be highly beneficial for this young boy. A mature and well-behaved female dog could serve as a great role model, helping him learn the ropes and providing companionship as he grows into a well-rounded adult Due to some mouthy behavior that is typical of young dogs, he may not be well-suited for households with very young children. It is important that his new home provides a safe and spacious environment where he can explore and burn off his abundant energy. In summary, Tux is a delightful and energetic puppy who is making great strides in his training and socialization. With continued guidance and love, he is sure to grow into a well-mannered and loyal companion.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR TUXs ADOPTION PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM ON THE LINK WE HAVE LISTED RIGHT HERE
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Ideal Home
Ideal home
An active family to love the outdoor life to keep this boy simulated and happy
A medium- large secure yard,
Another dog of similar size and energy level but he will also be fine as an only dog.
He can be a bit mouthy in play so we suggest dog savvy kids who are able to tolerate an excitable but lovable pup.
A family that are going to put effort into his training to get out the best in this boy
No small yard or apartment living will be considered
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
Hi ✌
Please ensure you read the full profile of the dog you are applying for 👌
If you feel the dog described in the profile is a suitable match for you please send us a short overview of the home you can provide and we will send you an application for if we think we have your perfect match 😍
Please be mindful that we will review all applications carefully and will ONLY contact you if we feel your home is a suitable match for our precocious fur baby
We understand your disappointment if you do not receive a call but we are looking for a best fit for all of of kids
As a rescue we do not adopt male to male or female to female
We do this as we have seen way to many Alpha issues as dogs get older and never want our dogs to be in this situation so please understand and respect our policy.
Reading the full profile of our dogs up for adoption is crucial to your application being acceptable
LINK TO APPLICATION FORM
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K9 Team
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.