Available Airedales
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Drako, 4 yo male purebred Airedale **ADOPTION PENDING!**
Yo! My name is Drako. As you can see, I am a handsome boy of 4 yo and, up until I came into Rescue, I had spent my entire life outside on a chain. And WOW! This living-in-the-house thing is a BLAST! I would love to find a permanent gig!
My foster mom is cool, but she already has a houseful of dogs. I get along with them ok, but it would be pretty nice to have a Human to call my own! Someone who isn’t intimidated by my big (90lb), boyish, bouncing outsides and can see that, even if I can sometimes be pushy, inside is a big, loving Airedale heart. I hope it is someone who already understands Dog, cause I’m still learning about being indoors.
I would be happy as an only dog, but it would also be fun to live with another dog who could show me the ropes; I take direction well. I do best with dogs who are active like me. If the dog seems too wimpy, it brings out the bossy yard-dog in me.
So far, I’ve learned that being an indoor dog does require adapting to new rules and routines. First and foremost, Don’t chew on stuff and Don’t pee on stuff. Easy-peasy. Knocked that out pretty fast. I was surprised to discover that I like sleeping in a crate. And car rides?! The BEST!
I still have a bit of work to do, I’ll need time and patience to get up to speed. The idea of that leash contraption appeals to me, but I haven’t quite figured out how it works in practice. And I’ll admit that my sit/come/stay manners need a little polish—OK, OK, a LOT of polish! But I’m willing to give it a whirl. And will eagerly work for FOOD!
FOOD! Wowie-zowie! Who knew that inside a house there is a whole room FULL of FOOD??!! My foster mom says I need to wait until it’s offered, but it is soooooo haaaaard. I mean, if she leaves something out where I can reach it, doesn’t that mean I should help myself?! (Apparently not---the countertop, she claims, is not a Dog Buffet. Sure looks like it to me!)
Speaking of food. Sometimes I can be a little growly, which might scare little kids. Living outside on the end of a chain I quickly learned that if I didn’t guard my food, I would go hungry and if I wasn’t vigilant, I’d lose my toys.
Some of the humans I met could be a little rough, so I am suspicious of people messing with my paws or my ears (What are they up to??). But petting?! I am LOVIN’ that belly-rubbing, butt-scratching, ear-tousling thing that people do! More of that please!
I'm healthy, vaccinated, neutered, and Heartworm & Lyme negative. I take monthly HW pill and flea/tick preventative. Im ~90 lbs and could lose a few pounds. As I get this leash walking down, then long walks, hikes and maybe runs will help me slim down.
As you check out my photos, you will see that I entered rescue very matted. I had not been bathed or clipped for a couple years. Oh yes, I was "aromatic". They had to shave me down under anesthesia because the process was so frightening. Another thing I was to learn. AND I have a natural tail. It curls like a pinwheel. Im told that makes me even more special
I have met horses and donkeys and was fine with them. I was too interested in the cats, so NO cats.
I can see it all now: my human (adults and older teens), my dog buddy and me, all lying on the couch together to watch the game, playing ball and going for walks. Heaven!
My foster Mom is ready to answer any & all questions.
My foster mom is cool, but she already has a houseful of dogs. I get along with them ok, but it would be pretty nice to have a Human to call my own! Someone who isn’t intimidated by my big (90lb), boyish, bouncing outsides and can see that, even if I can sometimes be pushy, inside is a big, loving Airedale heart. I hope it is someone who already understands Dog, cause I’m still learning about being indoors.
I would be happy as an only dog, but it would also be fun to live with another dog who could show me the ropes; I take direction well. I do best with dogs who are active like me. If the dog seems too wimpy, it brings out the bossy yard-dog in me.
So far, I’ve learned that being an indoor dog does require adapting to new rules and routines. First and foremost, Don’t chew on stuff and Don’t pee on stuff. Easy-peasy. Knocked that out pretty fast. I was surprised to discover that I like sleeping in a crate. And car rides?! The BEST!
I still have a bit of work to do, I’ll need time and patience to get up to speed. The idea of that leash contraption appeals to me, but I haven’t quite figured out how it works in practice. And I’ll admit that my sit/come/stay manners need a little polish—OK, OK, a LOT of polish! But I’m willing to give it a whirl. And will eagerly work for FOOD!
FOOD! Wowie-zowie! Who knew that inside a house there is a whole room FULL of FOOD??!! My foster mom says I need to wait until it’s offered, but it is soooooo haaaaard. I mean, if she leaves something out where I can reach it, doesn’t that mean I should help myself?! (Apparently not---the countertop, she claims, is not a Dog Buffet. Sure looks like it to me!)
Speaking of food. Sometimes I can be a little growly, which might scare little kids. Living outside on the end of a chain I quickly learned that if I didn’t guard my food, I would go hungry and if I wasn’t vigilant, I’d lose my toys.
Some of the humans I met could be a little rough, so I am suspicious of people messing with my paws or my ears (What are they up to??). But petting?! I am LOVIN’ that belly-rubbing, butt-scratching, ear-tousling thing that people do! More of that please!
I'm healthy, vaccinated, neutered, and Heartworm & Lyme negative. I take monthly HW pill and flea/tick preventative. Im ~90 lbs and could lose a few pounds. As I get this leash walking down, then long walks, hikes and maybe runs will help me slim down.
As you check out my photos, you will see that I entered rescue very matted. I had not been bathed or clipped for a couple years. Oh yes, I was "aromatic". They had to shave me down under anesthesia because the process was so frightening. Another thing I was to learn. AND I have a natural tail. It curls like a pinwheel. Im told that makes me even more special
I have met horses and donkeys and was fine with them. I was too interested in the cats, so NO cats.
I can see it all now: my human (adults and older teens), my dog buddy and me, all lying on the couch together to watch the game, playing ball and going for walks. Heaven!
My foster Mom is ready to answer any & all questions.
