Animal details

Milo

Gender: Male
Breed: German Shepherd / Coonhound, Treeing Walker
Age: 1 year 3 months
Size: Medium
Colour: RedCream

Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Declawed: No
Housetrained: Yes

Location: Dog Pod 3

Milo arrived with us at the shelter November 9th, 2023- as an unruly pup 10 months old. The family did not have the time for him, and unfortunately it shows. He had no prior training in manners, or boundaries and can be a lot when over stimulated. Milo did very well in the shelter environment, getting the structure and routine from the staff and volunteers. There were no red flags. Milo got adopted out Dec 11th brought back to the shelter Dec 16th because of over stimulate redirection. It sounds scary but this can be managed with proper outlets and a good dog trainer. He is incredibly smart and needs proper stimulation/ mental and physical stimulation. He needs a "Nothing in life is free kind of concept in any situation. Meaning he needs to work for what he wants to get; he cannot just have it. So, for example: sitting before going through doors, crossing roads, getting food. Just getting him to do tricks or commands for any task helps get him stimulated in a positive way. Some other Great outlets that work WELL for him are:
PLAYING BALL: This benefits him by being interactive with him in a positive way. This teaches and keeps him interested at the same time learning to work with you.
FIND IT GAMES: Hiding treats in a room or outside in a fenced area and just letting him use nose to find things, giving him positive feedback. Doing this daily would benefit him as positive stimulation for him.
SNUFFLE MATTS are more ideas for "find it games." Find it games helps to focus his energy so that you can encourage, and reward positive behavior.
KONGS and DOG PUZZELS, more ideas for excellent "find it" games. These are what he enjoys doing in his down time or in his crate.
LOOK AT ME: To do this, do not say his name or make a noise, just wait him out. When you see Milo's eyes look at your face for even a quarter second, say your marker "yes!!" or use clicker. Give him a treat, move a couple of feet away and repeat. Doing this daily will benefit him in simple training
ENRICHMENT: This is very important for any dog and be creative!! This is a good way to make milo want to take you seriously and work with you- it helps to get over that adjustment "bump" of Milo getting into a new environment and become overstimulated with no outlets to go to.
Milo is muzzled trained and learning to be crate trained.
Milo is house broken and enjoys cuddles and belly rubs!
Milo will not do well in a condo or apartment setting; he will need a house with a fenced area to play.
Using these tools, Milo has completely turned around and has become a lovely dog! He will be a project but has so much potential!
He has won over the hearts of many staff and volunteers, who just want to see Milo go to an amazing loving home!
If you would like to get to know Milo or have any other questions, please contact the shelter info@uppercredit.com or 519.833.2287