Enzo 6827

Enzo has been with us since May 2025. He is a high-energy dog who has shown increasing stress and reactivity over time. While previously a great offsite dog, Enzo's current stress levels make handling and public interactions more challenging. With structure, guidance, and behavioral support, he has the potential to manage his energy and thrive in the right environment.<br/><br/>The challenges:<br/><br/>-Can be unsafe to handle when overstimulated - climbs leashes, bites, and jumps during high arousal.<br/>-Limited manners in social interactions and on-leash behavior.<br/>-Reactivity toward other dogs around him is emerging; offsite events are no longer recommended.<br/>-Overexcitement increases overstimulation, making interactions overwhelming for handlers.<br/>-Physically strong and unaware of his own size and strength, requiring experienced handling.<br/><br/>The good stuff:<br/><br/>-Full of enthusiasm and energy, eager to engage with people and his environment.<br/>-Responds best to calm handling and structured guidance, with low levels of praise and low-value rewards.<br/>-Highly interactive and playful - enjoys wrestling and active play with appropriate outlets.<br/>-With appropriate structure, he has the potential to focus, calm down, and make better behavioral choices.<br/><br/>Who he needs:<br/><br/>Enzo will do best with an experienced, dog-savvy handler who can manage high-energy dogs and provide consistent structure. He needs a home or placement where he can receive behavioral support, structured activity, and outlets to burn his energy safely. A dog-to-dog assessment is recommended before any interaction with other dogs. If successful, he may benefit from supervised playgroups with calm, respectful dogs to provide stimulation and social enrichment.<br/><br/>Enzo isn't an easy dog, but with patience, consistency, and the right guidance, he has the potential to become a loyal and energetic companion. He needs someone who understands high-energy dogs, can manage overstimulation, and is committed to helping him thrive.

Enzo has been with us since May 2025. He is a high-energy dog who has shown increasing stress and reactivity over time. While previously a great offsite dog, Enzo's current stress levels make handling and public interactions more challenging. With structure, guidance, and behavioral support, he has the potential to manage his energy and thrive in the right environment.

The challenges:

-Can be unsafe to handle when overstimulated - climbs leashes, bites, and jumps during high arousal.
-Limited manners in social interactions and on-leash behavior.
-Reactivity toward other dogs around him is emerging; offsite events are no longer recommended.
-Overexcitement increases overstimulation, making interactions overwhelming for handlers.
-Physically strong and unaware of his own size and strength, requiring experienced handling.

The good stuff:

-Full of enthusiasm and energy, eager to engage with people and his environment.
-Responds best to calm handling and structured guidance,

Enzo has been with us since May 2025. He is a high-energy dog who has shown increasing stress and reactivity over time. While previously a great offsite dog, Enzo's current stress levels make handling and public interactions more challenging. With structure, guidance, and behavioral support, he has the potential to manage his energy and thrive in the right environment.

The challenges:

-Can be unsafe to handle when overstimulated - climbs leashes, bites, and jumps during high arousal.
-Limited manners in social interactions and on-leash behavior.
-Reactivity toward other dogs around him is emerging; offsite events are no longer recommended.
-Overexcitement increases overstimulation, making interactions overwhelming for handlers.
-Physically strong and unaware of his own size and strength, requiring experienced handling.

The good stuff:

-Full of enthusiasm and energy, eager to engage with people and his environment.
-Responds best to calm handling and structured guidance, with low levels of praise and low-value rewards.
-Highly interactive and playful - enjoys wrestling and active play with appropriate outlets.
-With appropriate structure, he has the potential to focus, calm down, and make better behavioral choices.

Who he needs:

Enzo will do best with an experienced, dog-savvy handler who can manage high-energy dogs and provide consisten