Mash
Reference Number: 36414
Background: Lost
Breed: American Staffordshire X
Gender: Male
DOB: 7/4/2023
Size: Medium-Large
Weight: 24kg
Desexed: Yes
Adoption Fee: $201
Requirements:
Experienced owners
Must meet all family members in the home
Kids (any age)
Best as only dog for now
Commands I know:
Sit
Toilet trained
Meet Mash,
This sweet-faced adventurer is Mash — a one-of-a-kind pup with a big personality and an even bigger heart! Mash is the perfect mix of brains and bounce. He’s smart, curious, and always ready to explore the world by your side. Whether it’s a hike through the bush, a stroll around the neighbourhood, or a fun game in the backyard, Mash is up for it all! He thrives in an active home where there’s plenty to do and even more to sniff.
Though he’s independent and doesn’t mind a bit of solo time, Mash is incredibly social and loves being around people. He’s outgoing, playful, and wonderfully engaging — the kind of dog who’ll make friends wherever he goes. He also has a gentle, sensitive side and truly shines with experienced owners who understand his vibe.
Mash is adaptable and happy to settle into any kind of household, as long as there's a sense of fun and a bit of adventure in the mix. If you're looking for a clever, friendly, and fun-loving pup to share your days with, Mash might just be your perfect match.
Ideal Home: Mash is suitable to live in a standalone home or on a farm/acerage, and yard size is of no concern just as long as the fencing is high & secure.
Family: Mash is open to meet kids of any age. He is fine to spend time in the yard on his own without a hitch but on occasion he'd love to be inside with his new family, too.
Furry Friends: Mash is best to be the only dog for now. During his dog assessment he really tried his best to be the other dogs friend but he needs a little more socialisation before we can say that he is open to meet dogs. A little more exposure other dogs in a controlled environment would do Mash wonders.
As we cannot test in the environment, we are not sure how Mash would go living with cats/pocket pets. This would be up to the discretion of his new owners.
Training & Development: Mash would benefit from post-adoption training such as training at home to cover basic commands/obedience. Group classes may also be a good option for Mash, so that he can learn how to interact with other dogs appropriately & learn basic etiquette. Mash rarely jumps, he only does this if he gets super excited. Most of the time he is very placid.
Mash is still learning his name, but knows commands such as: sit & he is also toilet trained. He is food motivated too and is known to be gentle when taking treats from you - so having treats on you during training to mark good behaviour would be an excellent idea.
We always recommend post-adoption training whether it be at home or with a professional. Training doesn’t have to be a chore – it can be a fun experience for you both, it doesn’t have to take long & is a great way for you to bond with your new pal.
Play: Mash has mid-range energy needs & would benefit from exercise or walks from 20-60mins every 2-3 days to keep him content & healthy. Mash doesn't appear to have any favourite toys - he does like spending time with his handlers & personal play, though.
Mash walks well on a lead with minimal pulling - he needs a little training when it comes to walking in a straight line, though. He is fine to be walked on any walking apparatus.
Staff Comments: Mash is very calm & quiet in his kennel. He is inquisitive and interactive out of his kennel. He has moments of playfulness but is more than happy to do his own thing, too.
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Post Adoption Life: With all animals it’s important to understand that going into a new environment with new people may not be as seamless as we want it to be. It’s important to know that these animals have unknown histories - most are left in the shelter by their owners. The information we have is from observing the animal’s behaviours & reactions to certain stimuli whilst in our care. Adopted animals can take up to 3 months to properly decompress from post-shelter life & a lot of behaviours & quirks may surface during this time. All that we ask is that their new owners have an open mind & are patient.
