Zeus
Reference Number: 36521
Background: Stray
Breed: American Staffordshire X
Gender: Male
DOB: 16/6/2022
Size: Medium-Large
Weight: 25kg
Desexed: Yes
Adoption Fee: $202
Requirements:
Experienced owners
Must meet all family members in the home
Kids (10yrs+)
Best as only dog in the home
Commands I know:
Sit
Shake
Stay
Down (learning)
Loose lead walking (learning)
Toilet trained (learning)
Meet Zeus,
If you’re looking for a smart, happy, and totally loveable dog, Zeus might just be your new best friend! This confident boy is full of personality - he’s curious, playful, and always up for a little adventure. While he enjoys his walks and fun outings, he’s not overly demanding when it comes to exercise, making him a great fit for active individuals or families who want a buddy to share their day with.
Zeus is very social with people and loves to be part of whatever’s going on. He’s affectionate, engaging, and even a little cheeky - just enough to keep you smiling! He would do best with experienced dog owners who can appreciate his clever mind and outgoing nature.
Adaptable and easy-going, Zeus can settle into almost any home environment as long as he’s surrounded by experienced people who love him.
Ideal Home: Zeus is fine to live in either a standalone home or on a farm/acerage, with a medium to large yard and high, secure fencing.
Family: Zeus is open to meet kids from 10 years and up. The reason for this is that Zeus is a larger dog, and he may accidently knock smaller kids over - especially during play time.
Zeus is fine to live with people who work full-time hours as he shows no signs of separation anxiety. He is independent and able to spend time on his own without any issues. On occasion he would also love to be inside with his new family, too.
Furry Friends: Zeus is best to be the only dog in the home - for now. He gives mixed signals when seeing another dog. Sometimes he is social, eager to interact. Sometimes he is concerned, not interested and making friends. Sometimes it is both. We feel that with some time to settle into a new routine, and some socialisation training and desensitisation training, Zeus could be the type of dog that you could introduce to other dogs - but only after completing raining. Enlisting the help of a pro trainer would be beneficial too.
Zeus is not suitable to live with cats/pocket pets.
Training & Development: Zeus would benefit from post-adoption training such as training at home to cover basic commands/obedience. One on one training with a pro should be considered especially if his dog reactivity is something that you'd like to try and change. Despite being dog reactive, Zeus is manageable.
Zeus knows his name and knows commands such as: sit, stay and shake. He is also learning commands like: down, loose lead walking and appears to be partly toilet trained as well. He is very food motivated, making him easy to train, but he can be a little snatchy when taking treats from you - 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: Zeus has md-range energy needs & would benefit from exercise, play, or walks from 20-60mins a day to keep him healthy and happy. Zeus loves to play with toys - he likes all toys but has a special love for soft toys. He also likes personal play with his handlers, training sessions, keeping his brain engaged and going for walks.
Zeus walks well on lead, but he can pull - especially if he sees another dog - he has been making progress with loose lead walk training though which means he will be easier to walk. He is fine to be walked on either a harness, collar or martingale.
Staff Comments: Zeus is a very sweet boy. Despite his size he is fairly chill and would suit most homes. He loves to chat to you and isn't afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve - what you see is what you get.
The 3-3-3 Rule of Adopting a Dog
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.
