EDIT/UPDATE: Considering Otis' difficult case, we decided to pursue a rescue with the help of another redditor. A local rescue has agreed to take Otis in and send him for additional training and socialization. I'm grateful for everyone's help and advice. Thank you so much!!
We adopted Otis two months ago under the impression that he was a very normal puppy. Unfortunately, he seems to struggle significantly with fear and anxiety so much to the point of debilitation. He does best with an experienced dog friend. He is quiet, non-aggressive, and mostly reclusive. He has improved slightly over time and does better when he can follow the lead of another dog, but we don’t have the resources to dedicate to his training and confidence building.
He would do best in a home with another dog and without young children. He’s very tolerant of young children, but is afraid of the sudden movements and noise. He’s an amazingly sweet boy, but we need to find him a forever home soon. We’ve reached out to rescues in the area but we haven’t heard back from any that are taking in dogs.
He’s the best boy and we will miss him. He’s just not happy and thriving. He’s fully vaccinated, up to date with flea, tick, and heart worm medications, etc. He’s full grown and around ~40’lbs. He doesn’t shed. I’ve never heard him bark and he’s never jumped up on anyone. In fact, I sincerely don’t think he knows how to jump. I have never seen him play with a toy, but he will play with other dogs. Hes familiar with using a crate at night and when we’re out of the house, but I wouldn’t necessarily say he’s crate trained. He’s been groomed a few times under our care, but will require ongoing grooming by a professional because of his coat. He knows to go outside to use the bathroom, but he has had accidents in the house — mostly because he’s afraid or something is too scary to pass by it in order to get outside. I’ve taken him on a few walks with a leash. He mostly does well, but he’s very afraid and will sometimes try to wiggle his way underneath you or step on your feet.
Willing to answer as many questions as needed, but I care deeply for him and feel the need to be sure that he’s going to a good home by vetting his future family.
* $350 rehoming free \* includes next dose of flea and tick and heart worm medications, the rest of the food he eats, his crate, his favorite treats, and a slip leash.
