Marcus

Meet Marcus!<br/>Marcus arrived to Manhattan Animal Care Center as a stray with ID. His history is a mystery, but staff describe him as affectionate on his own terms - he loves attention but prefers slow introductions and gentle handling. Marcus can be sensitive around his head and neck, so he does best when people respect his boundaries and move at a calm, predictable pace.<br/><br/>My Ideal Home<br/>A patient, calm home where his people understand canine body language and are willing to use force-free handling and positive reinforcement. Marcus will thrive with consistent daily mental and physical activity (walks, food puzzles, chew toys) and slow, low-pressure introductions to new people and places. A household without very young children is recommended; he may do well with older kids after proper meet-and-greets. Experience with dogs that are handling-sensitive is a plus.<br/><br/>Good with Kids?<br/>Not recommended for very young children. Because Marcus can be sensitive to handling around his head and neck, a home without toddlers is best. He could be open to older children once he's had calm, supervised introductions.<br/><br/>Good with Other Pets?<br/>Positive with other dogs in observed meetings - he greeted another dog with a soft body and wagging tail and even rested his head on the other dog's neck. Cat compatibility is unknown and would need careful, supervised introductions.<br/><br/>Leash Manners<br/>Marcus follows his handler readily but can show moderate pulling. He responds well to guided walks and will benefit from continued loose-leash work and consistent, positive training to reinforce good walking manners.<br/><br/>Overall Health<br/>Healthy overall - Marcus has been neutered and is microchipped. Staff have not observed any major medical concerns while in care.<br/><br/>Behavior Determination<br/>Level 2 - Suitable for adopters who are comfortable with a dog that is handling-sensitive and who will commit to patient, force-free training and careful introductions. Not recommended for homes with very young children.<br/><br/>Other Fun Facts<br/>Marcus is a big softie who leans into people and seeks contact on his terms. He becomes receptive to treats during handling, enjoys sniffing out toys, and can be vocal when someone knocks before happily greeting them with a wagging tail. He's affectionate, enjoys one-on-one attention, and shows friendly, social behavior with other dogs. Primary Color: Gray Weight: 73.4lbs Age: 5yrs 6mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered

Meet Marcus!
Marcus arrived to Manhattan Animal Care Center as a stray with ID. His history is a mystery, but staff describe him as affectionate on his own terms - he loves attention but prefers slow introductions and gentle handling. Marcus can be sensitive around his head and neck, so he does best when people respect his boundaries and move at a calm, predictable pace.

My Ideal Home
A patient, calm home where his people understand canine body language and are willing to use force-free handling and positive reinforcement. Marcus will thrive with consistent daily mental and physical activity (walks, food puzzles, chew toys) and slow, low-pressure introductions to new people and places. A household without very young children is recommended; he may do well with older kids after proper meet-and-greets. Experience with dogs that are handling-sensitive is a plus.

Good with Kids?
Not recommended for very young children. Because Marcus can be sensitive to handling around his head and neck, a home with

Meet Marcus!
Marcus arrived to Manhattan Animal Care Center as a stray with ID. His history is a mystery, but staff describe him as affectionate on his own terms - he loves attention but prefers slow introductions and gentle handling. Marcus can be sensitive around his head and neck, so he does best when people respect his boundaries and move at a calm, predictable pace.

My Ideal Home
A patient, calm home where his people understand canine body language and are willing to use force-free handling and positive reinforcement. Marcus will thrive with consistent daily mental and physical activity (walks, food puzzles, chew toys) and slow, low-pressure introductions to new people and places. A household without very young children is recommended; he may do well with older kids after proper meet-and-greets. Experience with dogs that are handling-sensitive is a plus.

Good with Kids?
Not recommended for very young children. Because Marcus can be sensitive to handling around his head and neck, a home without toddlers is best. He could be open to older children once he's had calm, supervised introductions.

Good with Other Pets?
Positive with other dogs in observed meetings - he greeted another dog with a soft body and wagging tail and even rested his head on the other dog's neck. Cat compatibility is unknown and would need careful, supervised introductions.

Leash Manners
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