Sideways

Age: 1 year old/ Pitbull Mastiff X / Neutered Male / 69 lbs<br/><br/>HOUSEHOLD REQUIREMENTS<br/><br/>KIDS: 16+ Due to his size, jumping, and mouthing, he cannot go to a home with young children<br/>OTHER DOGS: Social and can live with another dog who tolerates his size and play style. Can also go to a home as a solo dog. <br/>CATS : Sideways has not been cat tested yet<br/>ENVIRONMENT: A detached home is ideal, due to his barking<br/>NEEDS: an environment where he can decompress from shelter stress.<br/>Adopters who work from home or have minimal time away. He struggles significantly with being alone.<br/><br/> TRAINING & COMMITMENT<br/><br/>OVERSTIMULATION AND MOUTHING: When excited or overwhelmed, Sideways will jump on handlers, grab his leash, and mouth arms and hands. His owners must know how to redirect this behavior calmly and safely.<br/>LEASH MANNERS: At nearly 70 lbs, Sideways is very strong on the leash. He requires a dedicated handler who can safely manage his weight while teaching him not to pull<br/>SEPERATION AXIEXTY SUPPORT: Sideways struggles with being alone and becomes very vocal when people leave him. He cannot be left alone for long periods initially and will need a slow, patient routine to learn that it is okay to be by himself.<br/><br/>ABOUT SIDEWAYS<br/><br/>If your heart is big enough to handle his training needs, Sideways will reward you ten times over with pure devotion! Sideways is an absolute goofball who earned his nickname due to his tendancy to throw his whole body into the moment and well often ending up a littel sideways. His absolute "happy place" is simply being with people, getting showered with attention, and soaking up all the affection you can give. Shelter life has been incredibly hard on this sweet boy, and he is anxious to find his forever team. Behind his chaotic teenage energy is a deeply affectionate, and loyal pup.<br/><br/>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/>HOW TO APPLY?<br/><br/>If you would like to meet Sideways, please submit an inquiry from Petfinder by clicking "Start your inquiry" on the top of this page.<br/><br/>Or reach out directly via email to: animal.shelter@vancouver.ca<br/><br/>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/>All adult dogs at Animal Services have veterinary health checks, and are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and defleaed (if necessary) before going to their new homes.<br/>Adoption Fee: $391<br/><br/>If you live in the City of Vancouver, you will also need to purchase a dog licence.<br/><br/>For more information on our adoption process, go to vancouver.ca/adopt<br/><br/>Show less

Age: 1 year old/ Pitbull Mastiff X / Neutered Male / 69 lbs

HOUSEHOLD REQUIREMENTS

KIDS: 16+ Due to his size, jumping, and mouthing, he cannot go to a home with young children
OTHER DOGS: Social and can live with another dog who tolerates his size and play style. Can also go to a home as a solo dog.
CATS : Sideways has not been cat tested yet
ENVIRONMENT: A detached home is ideal, due to his barking
NEEDS: an environment where he can decompress from shelter stress.
Adopters who work from home or have minimal time away. He struggles significantly with being alone.

TRAINING & COMMITMENT

OVERSTIMULATION AND MOUTHING: When excited or overwhelmed, Sideways will jump on handlers, grab his leash, and mouth arms and hands. His owners must know how to redirect this behavior calmly and safely.
LEASH MANNERS: At nearly 70 lbs, Sideways is very strong on the leash. He requires a dedicated handler who can safely manage his weight while teaching him not to pull
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Age: 1 year old/ Pitbull Mastiff X / Neutered Male / 69 lbs

HOUSEHOLD REQUIREMENTS

KIDS: 16+ Due to his size, jumping, and mouthing, he cannot go to a home with young children
OTHER DOGS: Social and can live with another dog who tolerates his size and play style. Can also go to a home as a solo dog.
CATS : Sideways has not been cat tested yet
ENVIRONMENT: A detached home is ideal, due to his barking
NEEDS: an environment where he can decompress from shelter stress.
Adopters who work from home or have minimal time away. He struggles significantly with being alone.

TRAINING & COMMITMENT

OVERSTIMULATION AND MOUTHING: When excited or overwhelmed, Sideways will jump on handlers, grab his leash, and mouth arms and hands. His owners must know how to redirect this behavior calmly and safely.
LEASH MANNERS: At nearly 70 lbs, Sideways is very strong on the leash. He requires a dedicated handler who can safely manage his weight while teaching him not to pull
SEPERATION AXIEXTY SUPPORT: Sideways struggles with being alone and becomes very vocal when people leave him. He cannot be left alone for long periods initially and will need a slow, patient routine to learn that it is okay to be by himself.

ABOUT SIDEWAYS

If your heart is big enough to handle his training needs, Sideways will reward you ten times over with pure devotion! Sideways is an abso