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Athena Pit Bull Terrier & Husky Mix McPherson, KS

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Large
  • Gray / Blue / Silver

About

Coat length
Short
Health
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.

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Meet Athena

Athena: Came from WAS, was identified as 2 years old by shelter staff. She has a propensity of chewing on anything pliable, she has only been successful in using a prong collar and a chain for walks/tng. She will chew her way out of a gentle leader, regular leash and any type of muzzle.

We built a shed for her to live in because she has pretty much destroyed her house. The shed has concrete board for flooring because she was starting to tear up the waferboard floor that we initially had.

She has anxiety and gets overly excited with changes including people. When we first got her she would mouth my hands and cause pain. Now she only mouths my hands when she is being obstinate. She has a history of tearing clothing and causing bruises when clothing isn’t present to new ppl or even not so new ppl that don’t routinely work with her but not in an aggressive way. Just very overstimulated way.

She knows how to sit, stay at times, and lay down. She can now load up in the truck on command into a kennel. She is kennel trained. She would not be good with cats or any other little critters. She has been subjected to cats, but never off leash.

Boundaries: I believe that Athena spent the majority of her early years in a kennel so her understanding of boundaries is ongoing. With other dogs she wants whatever they have including toys, space, and ppl. She does well with other dogs while she has the prong collar and chain on. Once those are off she is all over the other dog wanting to overcome them...not aggressive but she is an alpha. She is a digger but only straight down...makes me think she is after rodents. She has caught mice. She has tried to dig into another dogs run. She loves to chew on antlers and rawhides.

She does jump on ppl we have been working hard with her to get her to sit when this happens. I use an air horn with her when she really needs redirecting and won’t listen.

She has a good nose, is smart, and has good heart she just wants to be ppl. She likes ppl of all ages and loves to watch kids playing. She gets worked with at least 4 times/day when I am at home.

Adopt this sweet, silly, goofy gal today! Her adoption fee is sponsored to an approved home!

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  • Pit Bull Terrier
  • Adult
  • Female