Adoption information
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About Lutz
1) General
Good with Other Dogs
Good With Cats
Good with Kids teenagers and older due size
Toilet Trained
2) Likes, Dislikes, Fears, Endearments and Quirks
Lutz, a Boerboel, is a powerful, impressive and beautiful looking dog - strong willed but also protective and loyal to the family.
Lutz also has a gentle side and is great with kids. He is friendly with the cows and horses that currently share his rural home. While has not displayed aggression he can accidentally hurt small animals while playing.
Unfortunately, if something triggers his interest Lutz will take off to explore - narrowly being missed by numerous vehicles (people don't tend to stop for a 75 kg dog) and his safety is now at risk. He needs a more secure home.
While Lutz prefers company he can cope alone.
3) Ideal Owner
As Lutz is accustomed to rural life he would transition well to acreage where he can roam around with his owner but with a securely fenced area when he is unsupervised.
As Lutz has a natural tendency to be the Alpha he needs a firm but kind owner so he can work on being an obedient and reliable companion.
Lutz is ok for full time workers (9am-5pm) as long as he is a central focus when people are home.
Another permanent friendly medium to large dog would be nice but not essential.
As Lutz is people orientated he needs to be part of family activities.
4) He will not suit homes with residents that are:
- very young, frail, elderly,
- renters,
- novice dog owners
- with small suburban yards
- on properties without secure fencing or time poor.
5) Tolerance to Being Alone During the Day
Will alert to something strange but is not currently a nuisance barker.
Lutz will suit any of the following:
- someone home more often than not.
- someone that works from home.
- part time workers.
- empty nesters.
- active retirees.
- full time workers (9am-5pm) as long as he is a central focus when folks are home.
6) Exercise Requirements
Medium - playful and moderately active.
7) When ON a lead ...
Lutz has never really been on a lead - he pulls and battles. He needs training.
8) When OFF a lead ...
Lutz's recall is not consistent. He cannot be allowed off lead until he receives training.
9) Type of Yard Required
Ideally Lutz would prefer acreage as this is what he is accustomed to. He may suit a medium to large interesting and secure yard.
Fencing should 1.8 meters high and unable to see through it e.g. colour bond.
He may take advantage of an open gate and wander off.
Located Pakenham Upper, VIC 3810. Applicants within driving distance.
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Adoption details
ADOPTION PROCESS (simple and easy)
1. Read the dog's detailed profile thoroughly - for you to self screen
2. The Expression of Interest (EOI) form MUST be completed prior to a meet and greet.
https://www.dogadoption.org.au/expression-of-interest---adoption.html
3. Speak to the carer/owner directly for more detailed info to determine if there are any 'deal breakers' - designed to save time and avoid falsely raising hopes.
4. 'Meet & Greet' - you travel to where the dog is. If you have a current dog it must meet too. We strongly recommend all members of the family attend. Both parties may wish to report their thoughts to each other but MUST update Dog Adoption directly too.
5. The dog MUST not be taken on the day unless PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS have been made e.g. travelling more then 2 hrs round trip. In this case we need a minimum of 2 days notice. The adoption agreement and payment must be made before collection of the dog.
6. Normally, both parties have a think about the meeting, and if they wish to proceed, the adoption is completed after the adoption agreement, payment and screening is finalised.
7. A 2 week cooling off period commences once the dog arrives.
Learn more about Cooling Off Periods V Risky Trials
https://www.dogadoption.org.au/can-my-dogs-new-owner-have-a-trial-period-before-deciding-to-adopt.html
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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.