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About Boston
Boston is a 16 month old Great X Neo Mastiff. He’s a big, loving, happy, super curious, drop dead gorgeous, slobbery boy. Boss as he’s affectionately known, is far from the Boss. In fact, he’s looking for a boss with the experience needed to take him into adulthood with continued training and direction. Boss is frightened of new things which mixed with his puppy exuberance when he finds something he’s interested in can make for bumpy walks. Boss pulls on the lead quite a bit still so while he masters lose lead walking, he’s going to need someone who is strong enough to manage his training.
Boston’s fear and worry about surroundings made group classes difficult as a younger pup. His confidence has grown on his regular walking routes, however new surroundings or sometimes even a single item can make him unsure. He has been exposed to other dogs previously in a local dog playgroup, however it wasn’t a suitable group due to his size and his puppylike bouncing and being allowed to chase others resulted him not being a desired group member. To get him socialised again, he will need to start from the basics and at first with one-on-one sessions with a trainer, slow dog introductions and with a view to join a suitable group again.
Boss loves chasing birds and cats, cockroaches, bobtails, turtles – just about anything moving in the bush. And he is not snake trained. Boss hasn’t shown aggression towards creatures, but a lot of work and constant supervision would be required if he were exposed to smaller critters.
He is not crazy about his baths but loves playing with garden sprinklers and doesn’t miss an opportunity to pop into a muddy puddle on his walks.
Boston is an indoor pet, a true Velcro dog and follows the chosen one everywhere, even the toilet if he can. Despite him having his own cot bed and outdoor couch on the balcony, he is prone to sneaking into a human's bed or lounge on the sofa if there’s a chance. Even once Boss is a confident boy, being a close companion will still likely be where he’ll be happiest.
Boston loves having his people around. Even though he is used to having someone at home most of the time, he can be left alone for several hours. He has been using a doggy door to let himself out for his toilet needs.
Boston is not a noisy dog, so his neighbours are more than happy for him to hang out front and watch passing people and dogs through the fence. He will woof if a stranger comes up to the house entrance.
Kids plastic toys are seen as chew toys, he’ll tear up teddies, but doesn’t really care for dog toys at this stage. He doesn’t chase the ball much but is happy to play soccer with a punctured (by him) basketball.
Boston loves his belly scratches and cuddles. He is very affectionate with his family but stand offish with strangers so can’t be rushed into meeting new people. He has grown up with children and could suit a dog savvy family where kids are over 10.
Boss is at a real pivotal stage of life where with the right training and owner, he’ll flourish into the most incredible companion dog in no time at all. He’s an adorable boy, his softness is very endearing and with an in tune experienced owner it won’t be hard at all to grow his confidence. Boss has the most enormous potential which he is yet to realised.
Medical notes
Appears healthy.
Adoption details
Please contact Lisa of Great Dane Association of WA
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.
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