Knightly

Why Choose Me?<br/>Advocate update: Meet my new and dear friend Knightly! I'm his shelter advocate now, so you will be seeing and hearing lots more about him until we find him a home.<br/>TL/DR: he's just a big, smart, handsome 1 year old baby boy looking for some love and reassurance ?<br/>We got to spend time in a variety of settings together on multiple outings this week - a private dog park, my office, and the greenway/trails at Sandy Nature Center. He did well everywhere we went. Everything seemed like a new experience for him and he was initially cautious but really excited and happy to be there. He also did great in the car!!<br/>I worry that he's being overlooked in the shelter due to his *enthusiasm* When he gets taken out of his kennel and into an interaction pen, he can be pretty jumpy and mouthy. I thought he just had a TON of energy to get out, so we went to the dog park to let him run it out. He loved it but didn't seem to have all that much energy to burn, and was still jumpy with me. He does incredible on leash, so I kept one on him to grab each time he got a case of the jumpies.<br/>HOT TIP: on leash - Instantly composed, easily redirected and back on track!<br/>After the dog park, he ended up doing SO well at my office with coworkers - happy to meet them, zero jumping or mouthy-ness. He already seemed more calm and content. I was so proud of his manners and the progress he had made in a matter of hours on our first outing! He loved playing tug of war and trying to learn how to "spin" for my coworker.<br/>I truly think he mostly needs a little time to get over the initial shock of being *chosen*, then a little more time to believe that you are really there, for no purpose other than to love on him and spend time with him... that he doesn't have to fight for your love and attention... he has it! (I think he's literally grasping for it at the shelter, where he has been for over a month now, because he is afraid you're going to go away).<br/>Yes, he has some puppy energy, but watching his behavior shift so quickly with a bit of focused attention tells me what a good boy he is and can be in a home! He is incredibly smart and trainable. Knightly simply needs more than just a few minutes of your time to show you his greatness.<br/>* * *<br/><br/>Knightly was excited to be outside. He chased a few toys and it was a good way for him to get his energy out. He loves treats and showed me how he can sit for them, but he could get bouncy if I wasn't fast enough in giving him his reward. We worked on keeping his paws on the ground, and Knightly was making progress. He's a happy, handsome dog who likes being with people and having fun.<br/><br/>You can read more about this dog and check out additional photos here: https://www.accgov.com/9482/Dogs<br/><br/>The adoption fees, shelter schedule, a description of the rescue and adoption process, and a list of included vetting can be found at https://athenspets.net/adoption-rescue-process.<br/><br/>This dog is available for adoption through Athens-Clarke County Animal Services, located at 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA. For the most timely information on hours, location, availability and how to adopt, call the shelter Mon - Sat from 11am-4pm or Sunday 12-3 (except holidays) at 706-613-3540 or go to https://www.accgov.com/133/Animal-Services.<br/><br/>Visit the shelter in person or submit an application online! https://www.accgov.com/9482/Dogs

Why Choose Me?
Advocate update: Meet my new and dear friend Knightly! I'm his shelter advocate now, so you will be seeing and hearing lots more about him until we find him a home.
TL/DR: he's just a big, smart, handsome 1 year old baby boy looking for some love and reassurance ?
We got to spend time in a variety of settings together on multiple outings this week - a private dog park, my office, and the greenway/trails at Sandy Nature Center. He did well everywhere we went. Everything seemed like a new experience for him and he was initially cautious but really excited and happy to be there. He also did great in the car!!
I worry that he's being overlooked in the shelter due to his *enthusiasm* When he gets taken out of his kennel and into an interaction pen, he can be pretty jumpy and mouthy. I thought he just had a TON of energy to get out, so we went to the dog park to let him run it out. He loved it but didn't seem to have all that much energy to burn, and was still jumpy with me. He does incredible on lea

Why Choose Me?
Advocate update: Meet my new and dear friend Knightly! I'm his shelter advocate now, so you will be seeing and hearing lots more about him until we find him a home.
TL/DR: he's just a big, smart, handsome 1 year old baby boy looking for some love and reassurance ?
We got to spend time in a variety of settings together on multiple outings this week - a private dog park, my office, and the greenway/trails at Sandy Nature Center. He did well everywhere we went. Everything seemed like a new experience for him and he was initially cautious but really excited and happy to be there. He also did great in the car!!
I worry that he's being overlooked in the shelter due to his *enthusiasm* When he gets taken out of his kennel and into an interaction pen, he can be pretty jumpy and mouthy. I thought he just had a TON of energy to get out, so we went to the dog park to let him run it out. He loved it but didn't seem to have all that much energy to burn, and was still jumpy with me. He does incredible on leash, so I kept one on him to grab each time he got a case of the jumpies.
HOT TIP: on leash - Instantly composed, easily redirected and back on track!
After the dog park, he ended up doing SO well at my office with coworkers - happy to meet them, zero jumping or mouthy-ness. He already seemed more calm and content. I was so proud of his manners and the progress he had made in a matter of ho