Columbus OH 43211
Brutus, 3 years old, neutered male, Retriever mix, 80 pounds. He is currently in Akron, OHIO and is available for meet and greets. If you live outside of the area, we would coordinate a video chat. Meet Brutus – Your Low-Key, Big-Hearted Gentle Giant Brutus is a big boy with an even bigger heart, and once he settles into your home, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without him. This lovable lug has all the makings of a dream house companion — sweet, mellow, well-mannered, and a true nap connoisseur. He’s the kind of dog who just wants to be near his people (especially at bedtime), chew on a toy, and snooze the day away in a cozy spot. And while his size might say “intimidating,” Brutus is actually more “snuggly teddy bear who snores.” Brutus is fully house-trained and crate-trained — in fact, he loves his crate. It’s his happy place, especially when it’s bedtime or you’re heading out. He’ll walk right in with a peanut butter Kong and settle quietly until you return. He sleeps in, doesn’t beg for food, has zero resource guarding, and knows exactly what’s his and what’s off limits. He’s incredibly well-behaved inside the home and adapts easily to your rhythm. Brutus isn’t destructive, doesn’t get into things, and is perfectly content with a bone or a brief toy session before heading back to his favorite nap spot. His energy level? Think power nap pro. Brutus gets short bursts of playful energy — zoomies and a squeaky toy parade — but they don’t last long. A short daily walk or some backyard time is more than enough to keep him happy. Where Brutus shines most is in the home with his humans. He is affectionate, silly, independent when needed, and very smart — he learns routines and picks up on household cues quickly. He travels well in the car and loves going for rides, though he can get excited if he sees dogs out the window, so a crate or barrier might help on adventures. While Brutus is phenomenal indoors, he is still a work in progress when it comes to social skills with other dogs outside of the home. He has previously shared homes with other dogs, but is currently the only pet. His leash manners are improving, but due to his strength and excitement when seeing people or dogs, he needs a confident, strong adult handler and continued training to help him stay focused on walks. His current home has invested a lot of time on his leash work and is happy to share what works best for him. Brutus has done well with children as young as 11, but due to his size and enthusiastic greetings, we recommend a home with dog-savvy kids 12 or older. He’s still learning not to jump up when meeting new people and can bark at the door when someone knocks — another area he’s making progress in but needs continued guidance. The Ideal Home for Brutus: A quiet, low-stimulation home with adults or teens (12+) who have experience with large breeds. A fenced yard would be a plus. He does great being crated when you're out, and his mellow personality means he’ll likely nap the day away until you return. Brutus is a sweet, soulful boy who’s eager to please, easy to live with, and endlessly lovable. With a little structure and continued training, he’s going to make one lucky family very, very happy. **Listed BREED and AGE - We are taking our best guess & recommendations from our veterinarian on age, breed and size when fully grown. We rarely know a dog's exact age nor are we able to tell the true or full breed mix of dogs as our information is limited most of the time. *** Interested in applying to adopt her? Fill out an adoption application at the link below! https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/PRP/Dog
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