Please say hello to the very sensational Sullivan!
Sullivan came to us by way of a hoarding case with a few of his fellow furry siblings. Despite that unfortunate start to life, Sullivan is a sweetheart waiting for someone who can help him shed his nervousness and blossom into the loving and affectionate dog that we know he is! Sullivan is both dog and cat friendly, but because of his past, he does need slow introductions. He is not a huge fan of dogs getting right up into his business right when they meet which I don't blame him. You have to wine and dine anybody that you want to get into their business with - it's only the right thing to do! Sullivan is also not used to walking on a leash and doesn't really understand what the heck a vacuum is and why it makes that scary noise, so his adopter is going to have to be patient with Sullivan as he learns! However, because he is not familiar with a lot of things, every day will be a new adventure!
Sullivan is believed to be an 18 month old aussie/lab mix weighing around 42 pounds, and we do not predict he is going to get much bigger! His ideal home would have a fenced yard as he needs more training with a leash and maybe a friend - whether that be furry or human - to shower him with love and show him that living in a house is actually really nice!
If you are interested in adopting Sullivan, please apply online, at https://bigfluffydogs.com/adopt/adoption-application/ and email
[email protected]!
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Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process.
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All known information about an individual dog is provided in its listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters should understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for 1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only hold it for one hour per month of age (i.e. a 4-month-old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break). 2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise. 3.) Socialization. The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home. 4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well-adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded ten-fold, for years to come. Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy. Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time-consuming and can be expensive. All dogs require supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well-socialized dog is more than worth the effort to get them there.
