Deano

Hello there! I'm Deano, and I'm officially accepting applications for my forever family.
APPLICATION PROCESS APPLIES FOR DEANO
PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW APPLICATION FORM 
https://forms.gle/n9BaH5cg3BybF5Ky7


Please Note: You'll only be able to meet Deano if your application is approved. Successful applicants will be invited to the shelter for a meet-and-greet, and any dogs currently in the home must attend as well

General:
• Familiarity/understanding and/or experience with my breed traits would be highly valued.
• I'll need a lot of daily exercise - walks, park or beach trips, and playtime in the backyard will keep me happy and healthy, a short daily walk will not be enough for me.
• I am a working breed and thrive when I have a job to do, I am eager to learn and would be best suited to a home that is going to give me lots of mental stimulation, physical exercise and enrichment to keep me cool calm and collected.
• I want to be part of the family indoors - not left outside without interaction.
• Secure fencing is essential to keep me safe.
• I'd love plenty of toys and mental enrichment to keep my busy mind occupied.
• Most importantly, I'm looking for lots of love and attention from my family.
• When I get excited, I can be bouncy and mouthy and may accidently hurt them so I can not go to a home with children under 15yrs.
• Socialisation is just as important as training. Taking me to new places, introducing me to all sorts of people, dogs, and other animals will help me grow into a confident, well-adjusted dog.
• Training, training, training - it's essential that I receive consistent guidance in every aspect of my life so I can become the very best companion as I mature.

Dog Compatibility:
• I'd love a friendly female dog playmate to keep me company when my family isn't home, being a working breed I will not cope being left alone in a backyard for long periods.
• I love female dogs but im not a fan of other male dogs, I will require further socialisation in a controlled environment.

Cat / small animal:
• I have a high prey drive, so I'm not suited to homes with cats or small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, or ducks.

Perks:
• I'm a very playful, happy boy with the cutest little wiggle-butt when I'm excited.
• I'm highly food motivated, which makes training lots of fun and helps me learn quickly.
• I absolutely love attention, cuddles, hugs, kisses and head scratches, and I'm quite partial to snoozing on the couch with my humans after my job is done for the day.
• I LOVE toys - especially my ball! Fetch and tug-of-war are some of my favourite games.
• I'm exuberant and full of beans, always ready for fun and adventure.
• I'm clever, enthusiastic, and would thrive with a family who'll continue my training and maybe even teach me some cool new tricks even though I already sit and shake on command.

Training:
• I haven't had any formal training yet, so I'll need help with all my basic manners and life skills, I can be jumpy and mouthy but the good news is I love food and toys, which will make positive training lots of fun and rewarding for me.
• Once I'm settled, I can walk nicely, but I may pull if something grabs my attention or if I decide I'd like to head in a different direction. I can also pull or a bit skittish if startled, so a harness or head halter would really help while I continue my training.
• I may initially shy away from things going over/ off my head (like a lead), but I warm up quickly and my fun, lively personality soon shines through

PLEASE NOTE: Shelter staff make the final decision based on determining if the applicant can meet the animals needs (lifestyle, home environment, experience) Our goal is to ensure a permanent home that sets both the animal and new family up for success.
Shelter staff reserve the right to deny an adoption if they determine the animal's specific needs do not match the applicant's lifestyle.