Tyson
Reference Number: 35945
Background: Surrendered
Breed: Staffordshire Terrier
Gender: Male
DOB: 4/1/2022
Size: Small-Medium
Weight: 21kgs
Desexed: Yes
Adoption Fee: $105
Rehoming Priority: High
Requirements:
Experienced owners
Must meet all family members
Kids (any age)
Must be only dog - does not want dog friends
Low energy
Meet Tyson,
About: Tyson is a confident & independent dude, he can also be a bit aloof. He is best suited to owners who have owned dogs before & have experience. Although Tyson is agreeable he has a few behaviour traits that would be better suited to an experienced owner.
Tyson is best suited to a calm & quiet home, as he prefers a more peaceful approach to life.
As Tyson is outgoing & friendly he would be a great dog to take away on camp trips as he would love the adventure. But home-bodies rejoice, as Tyson is also a bit of a couch potato & would also enjoy lazing about - why not combine the two? Take him for a camp trip, only for him to snooze in a different location...?
Ideal Home: As Tyson is on the smaller size, he would be able to live in any property type/dwelling, as long as the property has a medium to large yard & high secure fencing.
Tyson loves being around people, so having access to inside the home would be great, so that Tyson can spend time with his new family.
Family: Tyson is affectionate & is open to meet kids of any age. He may be a teeny bit timid at first but he warms up very quickly. This little tid-bit of information is just to ensure that kids don't get the wrong idea about him. Let him come to them, and he'll be as happy as can be!
Tyson is fine to live with people who work full-time hours.
Furry Friends: Tyson must be the only dog in the home. He has had no socialisation with other dogs & feels very uncomfortable around them. Based on what we know about him from his previous home, any interaction he did have with another dog probably wasn't positive either. Tyson is very happy being the only dog in the home. This would extend to Tyson going for walks as well - it is perfectly fine for dogs to not like other dogs - you just have to advocate for him.
As we cannot test, we are unsure how Tyson would go living with or meeting cats/pocket pets. This would be up to the discretion of his new owners.
Training & Development: Tyson would benefit from post-adoption training, such as training at home to cover basic commands & obedience & one-on-one with a professional if you want to address his attitude towards other dogs.
Tyson knows his name, but can sometimes pretend that he doesn't, and he quite smart as he also knows command such as 'sit', 'down' & 'shake'. Tyson is also food motivated, so having treats on you during training sessions will be a good idea! He also takes treats gently from your hand. Tyson may jump up to greet you but he is smart enough that he can be trained out of doing this.
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: Tyson has low-range energy levels. He would benefit from walking, play or exercise 2-3 times a week. Tyson doesn't care too much for toys, preferring quality one on one time with his human friends.
Tyson walks well on a lead, there may be some minor pulling, but overall he walks well. He can be walked on a collar & lead.
Staff Comments: Tyson is a great dog. His behaviour towards dogs is easily managed providing you advocate for him. He is an easy going dog with low energy and perfect to live in smaller houses/apartments etc. He doesn't require vigorous exercise, he's a bit of a couch surfer in all honesty. Tyson is perfect for a quiet home as he is a quiet dog.
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.
