Tank

My name is Tank and I'm pretty cool. My awesome foster paw-rents have helped me write this incredible bio so you can learn all about me. I might look like a big boofa, but I'm the sookiest, loving guy you could ever meet. I LOVE cuddles, laying on you, giving you kisses, and invading your personal space all in the name of affection. I will try to convince you I'm cat sized, and can fit into your lap.

Cause I'm still young and learning the right behaviour, I'll sometimes try on a little tantrum when I don't get my way. This means dog talking, putting my paw on your leg and crying when I'm craving attention or you're sitting at the dining table and not giving me any human food. I'm good at giving you big googly eyes, crying, and guilting you into giving me your food, but I need you to stay strong and say no. I have completed one round of puppy training and. I know how to sit, drop (lay down), shake hands, bring toys to you when I want to initiate play time. With more training I would be an exceptionally mannered boofa.

I love playing with my big brother (all other dogs really). I even let my friend Olive lay all over me and pull my extra skin and ears. I would love a home with another dog, male or female, because I would benefit from the companionship and an older sibling could help me along with my doggo manners. If I have met the neighbour doggos, I'm happy for them to be on the other side of the fence. Otherwise I'm convinced they could be having too much fun over there without me and tend to jump and bark with excitement.

I love playing outside with rope, kongs (the ones graded for extreme chewers as my jaws are quite strong), sticks and balls. I especially love tug of war ropes and catch. I love swimming in the pool, the beach (any water really). The hose is always fun when it's on and I'm trying to eat the water while foster dad tries to water plants. I like helping tear up big palm tree leaves, so they can fit into the bin or be used as mulch. My foster family thinks it's hilarious when I try to drag big palm tree leaves around and 10 minutes later they are mulch, the rest of the garden is nice, but doesn't interest me too much except when it's toy-play time outside. I love kids, but due to my size and enthusiasm, I would be better around kids 8 and older; despite how gentle I try to be, I may accidentally knock over younger children. I have a strong need to know what's happening all throughout the house and I get excited when deliveries are made. I need to know what is being delivered and all the cool new smells that come with it and make friends with the courier, so I can act as your own wireless doorbell when someone starts knocking.

I do enjoy my own company, and love trotting around the yard or laying in the sun. It also helps if I have a nice big bone to chew on while I’m outside. I always want to be included in what my family is doing, so would need a family that lets me inside on the couch, my own bed, or theirs as I really am the biggest sook. I would not cope being left outside all the time. I have tried using pet doors, but the ones at my foster family are a bit small for me. If you had the right sized doors, and the right treats, I could be enticed to use them. I am house trained, but once I have my own door it would make things so much easier.

Medical notes
When I was a wee small pupper, I hurt my back leg really badly. I have had multiple surgeries on it and my fantastic foster carers have put in SO much work helping me do rehab and physio so that I can walk properly. I'm always going to be a tad wonky on this leg and some on-going at-home physio stuff with you will help me stay fit and flexible. It's nothing major and won't require further expensive treatment at all - just basic stuff at home.

Please get in touch with the nice people from SAFE and they can give you more deets, while you hurry over here to give me the treats!