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Rescue group
PetRescue ID
909228
Shelter code
ED0370
Location
Chadwick, WA
About Dre
PLEASE NOTE THAT UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE UNABLE TO FLY OUR ANIMALS EITHER WITHIN WA OR INTERSTATE
NAME: Dre
BEFORE RESCUE: Came to SAFE Esperance as an owner surrender.
BREED: Neapolitan Mastiff
BREED TRAITS: originally bred as a guard dog the words used to describe this beautiful breed are stubborn, fearless, obedient, dominant, protective and trainable. Being a large breed he needs space to sprawl and run so a good sized yard is pretty essential. They are a sensitive breed and should be treated with gentle firmness and respect but do need to know their boundaries. Does not tolerate extremes in temperature well, nor being alone - he needs his family close by most of the time. Very affectionate with family and dog friendly if well socialised from a pup. They are not barkers but do need good daily exercise and love their playtime to avoid destructive behaviour. Drooling potential is high. With such a strong breed training is a must - not a breed for novice owners.
ASSETS: Easygoing, affectionate, devoted, eager to please, friendly, confident, sweet and playful. He's a beautifully natured boy who hasn't had the best start in life and subsequently suffers from separation anxiety at present when left alone. He is currently on medication to assist with all the changes he is going through at present but we feel that once he is settled in a loving home that provides for his needs he may not need this support. He's always very eager to please but can be stubborn at times!
FAVOURITE THINGS: Dre loves to go for long walks and /or runs with his carer. He loves games such as tug of war with his rope or rubber toy and likes to retrieve his ball when it's thrown for him - he will keep presenting his toys to you until you oblige! He's a cuddle monster and lives for one-on-one time with his person where he can be the centre of their world, and loves to ride in the car on trips out and about.
ENDEARING FEATURES: He has a loyal and loving nature and is especially gentle with his person. Plus he's extremely handsome!
OTHER ANIMALS: He gets on well with other friendly dogs once he's comfortable with them, however will need to be the ONLY animal living in the household.
GENERAL INFO: Dre needs some training on the lead as he will pull very strongly. He is housetrained and rarely barks. He hates to be left alone and may try to escape to find his person if left for long periods. His command training is coming along and with some daily dedicated training it should be a breeze for him. If his owner will put in the time with him Dre will be an exceptional companion. Due to a recent incident in his life he cannot live in a rural area near livestock. Dre has just been temperament tested and interested parties can view his report.
ESSENTIALS for Dre:
** A large breed experienced, active, loving home with someone who can handle his size and strength and who can be there with him for most of the day on a permanent basis or can take him with them when they leave the house.
** An owner who will dedicate time to training him and take him to classes where he can socialize and learn new things in a safe environment.
** Being an active boy, he needs good daily exercise, playtime and mental activity so an active home that is willing to involve him in daily activities is essential for Dre.
** Dre needs a large, high fenced, secure yard with grass and interesting things to sniff and explore.
** Dre loves to be with his people so he needs to be allowed inside the home when you are home and to sleep inside at night.
** Dre needs an adult only home due to his size and strength.
If Dre sounds like the perfect fit for your family, please send an enquiry and we'll be in touch soon.
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.