Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi there people! I have an opener I like to use but foster mom is shaking her head at me right now. "My name is Aker and I love tight spaces." Aaaand she just threw her hands up and left. Yay, now it's just us. I like it better this way. So I love tight spaces because I'm a delightfully wonky boy who identifies as a little pup even though I'm an approximately 1.5 year-old husky mix who weighs a healthy 55-ish pounds. I'm like a reverse claustrophobe and I will do everything I can to wedge my frame into that crate meant for a toy breed (like my little furry foster brother who I just adore...more on this in a bit).
I am vaccinated, microchipped and I'm like a school-safe snack because I come nut-free! Foster mom just popped her head back in and she says I'm supposed to use the procedural term "neutered". Why you humans put that first "e" in there is completely beyond me, because from personal experience it had nothing at all to do with taking away my "neuts".
Puppies are fun and I'm still at that fun puppy age BUT I won't keep you up all night because....drumroll...I am AMAZING in my crate! My foster parents say I'm a dreamy dog because all they have to do is say, "Aker, crate" and I saunter right in. I sometimes like to roam from room to room first to make sure the house is safe and sound for my humans before I snuggle into my crate for the night (I call this "securing the perimeter"). I sleep in it uncovered with a soft blankie, a comforter and a toy. I'm a bit of a bedtime diva because if my comforter is in the wash I'll wait until it's back in my crate before settling in for the night. I like my beds like I like my ladies...fluffy!
Foster mom calls me a gentle old soul in a young dog body, because I'm a super quiet, super chill, super lovable lad who is fully house trained and hasn't had a single mess in my foster home. If I have to go out I'll stare at foster mom and then go and sit at the door. High paw! I absolutely adore going for walks and only pull on occasion, like for a squirrel, at which point foster mom says "Follow" and changes direction. I'm really good at taking directions because I'm a super smart stud who aims to please. I already know, "Sit", "Stay", "Wait" and am excited for whatever new commands my forever home will teach me.
You'll notice that I'm marked for mandatory training and this is because, well, all dogs need structure and a chance to bond with their incredible humans, but I'm considered "mandatory" because I have some natural dominant tendencies(jumping up on people, and sometimes forgetting you need your own space), and I don't love every dog I meet. These are just some things I need to work on and training will help move me from an "almost practically perfect in every way" dog to a straight-up perfect one by establishing clear rules and boundaries in your home.
In terms of other dogs, I get along really well with them with proper introductions. I live with a furry foster brother who is essentially lunch sized for me and we get along fantastic, and I play superbly with dogs I've made friends with. It's just that I need to take the introduction phase nice and slow because I'm an old fashioned romantic type. Think of me as more of an "e harmony" dog than a Tinder type. For me a proper introduction is letting us get to know each other with quick hellos, a nice loose lead, and for me I like to give new dogs a nice sniff to see what they're all about before they get all up in my beautiful grill. I have this complex where dogs who are bigger than me make me feel insecure, so I'm a different dog with the big boys and girls (particularly the un-nuttered males) when I meet them on walks than I am with the little dudes or the pretty ladies who I tend to jive with more. If a big dog growls at me I sometimes feel inclined to "man up" and growl back, but with a quick "no" and a tug of my leash I'm happy to move on (and it's a good thing too, because I'm not that manly anyway).
I haven't met cats yet, so I don't know how I would do with them yet and while I've met children on walks and been totally fine I haven't had the opportunity to live with any yet. If I feel about little humans the way I feel about little dogs I'll be just fine.
I don't have any chewing tendencies, so go ahead and leave your shoes out. In terms of playtime my favorite toys are my foster fur sibling and my people. I'm really good at reading people. For example, when I want some lovin' from you I know the best way to get it is to stick my booty in your face. I believe you call it "Backin' that thang up." I know, my knowledge of your kind is almost limitless. Don't even get me started on your mating rituals.
Going for drives together is a favorite pasttime for me...any opportunity to get out and smell the world. Next time you're out driving around town in your uber fashionable hazmat suit with the window rolled down and your 2-week supply grocery list gripped firmly in your plastic gloved hand, imagine looking in the rearview mirror and seeing my adorable mug sniffing gently out the window, tongue out, happy to be your forever passenger, no matter what the rest of the world looks like.
To get our journey started please visit www.findingthemhomes.com and fill out an application for me, Aker, your tight space loving, totally non-offensive, old school, renaissance super dog.
It is HIGHLY recommended to keep me on leash for a minimum of 2 weeks both inside and outside of your home. This will help keep me safe and help you establish clear boundaries with me!
