Moose
Reference Number: 36301
Background: Stray
Breed: Bull Arab X
Gender: Male
DOB: 13/5/2024
Size: Large
Weight: 34kg
Desexed: Yes
Adoption Fee: $401
Requirements:
Experienced owners
Must meet all family members in the home
Kids (any age)
Best as only dog in the home (for now)
Commands I know:
Sit
Shake
Meet Moose,
Moose is an adaptable and easy going boy who will fit right into any home. Whether you’re out exploring the great outdoors or having a lazy day on the couch, he’s happy to be right by your side. He’s friendly, social, and always excited to make new friends. He can keep up with your active lifestyle and provide endless cuddles!
That being said, Moose has his quirks. Every now and then, he gets a little lost in thought, staring off into space as if contemplating the meaning of life. We suspect he’s a philosopher at heart. But as soon as you call his name, he’s back to his playful, affectionate self, ready for belly rubs, zoomies, or a cuddle session.
Moose would thrive in a home with experienced owners who appreciate his mix of goofiness and devotion. If you’re looking for a dog who will make you laugh, keep you active, and love you unconditionally, Moose is the one!
Ideal Home: Moose is suitable to live in a standalone home or on a farm/acerage, with a medium to large yard & high, secure fencing.
Family: Moose is open to meet kids of any age, but families with young children should be aware that Moose is a little clumsy & sometimes falls over himself. He may unintentionally knock over smaller kids if he is super uncoordinated.
Moose is fine to spend time in the yard on his own but would also love the option to be inside with his new family. Moose is suitable to live with people who work full-time hours.
Furry Friends: Moose is best to be the only dog in the home (for now). During his dog assessment he was fine but when it came to him being face to face with the other dog he got uncomfortable. He has potential to be dog social, but he would need further socialisation before being expected to make friends.
As we cannot test, we are unsure how Moose would go living with or meeting cats/pocket pets. This would be up to the discretion of his new owners.
Training & Development: Moose would benefit from post-adoption training such as training at home to cover basic commands/obedience. Group classes would also be good to help Moose with his socialisation training around other dogs.
With time to settle & ongoing training, George could be the type of dog that you could take to a dog friend café or social setting.
Moose is still learning his name, but he knows commands such as: sit & shake. Moose is food motivated and is known to be gentle when taking treats from you too - having treats on you during training to mark good behaviour would be an excellent idea.
We always recommend post-adoption training whether it be at home or with a professional. Training doesn’t have to be a chore – it can be a fun experience for you both, it doesn’t have to take long & is a great way for you to bond with your new pal.
Play: Moose mid-range energy needs & would benefit from exercise, play, or walks from 30-60mins every day to keep him content & satisfied. Moose shows interest in playing with toys - soft toys tend to be his favourite (unless he gets distracted). Moose enjoys personal play with his handlers, too.
Moose walks well on lead & he is best to be walked on a martingale, collar or harness.
Staff Comments: Moose is suitable for most homes & lifestyles. He is a friendly boy who loves interaction. He is a lovely dog who is a big softy & sweetheart. He is a nice dog whose ready to be adopted & can't wait to meet his potential new family!
Post Adoption Life: With all animals it’s important to understand that going into a new environment with new people may not be as seamless as we want it to be. It’s important to know that these animals have unknown histories - most are left in the shelter by their owners. The information we have is from observing the animal’s behaviours & reactions to certain stimuli whilst in our care. Adopted animals can take up to 3 months to properly decompress from post-shelter life & a lot of behaviours & quirks may surface during this time. All that we ask is that their new owners have an open mind & are patient.
