About Pablo

Facts

  • 60 lbs neutered male

  • Up to date on all vaccines and boosters

  • Born April 2020 (estimated)

  • 80% Pitbull terrier, 10% Weimaraner, 10% Supermutt

  • Rescue (direct adoption following homelessness)

Behavior

  • Fearful, anxious in general

  • Very affectionate with his pack

  • Not super food-driven

  • Some tension/jealousy with Maya, but predictable and avoidable with active management

  • Resource guarding primarily applies to furniture access and humans giving attention

Training & Behavior Management

  • We use ethical, science-based, positive reinforcement methods only.

  • We focus on meeting his needs to manage and avoid unwanted behaviors.

  • Takes daily medications to manage his anxiety, and accepts them eagerly in a wet food “meatball.”

  • Knows “Place,” “Stay,” “Sit,” and “Down,” especially when supported with hand gestures.

  • Will readily “Drop it” and “Leave it,” or otherwise trade items he should not have for higher-value items.

  • Potty trained. Uses dog door to access small backyard/potty area.

  • Fully crate-trained; sleeps in closed crate each night.

  • Wears a Martingale collar at all times when out of crate.

  • Not allowed on any furniture.

Likes ✅

Playing fetch and tug-of-war

Annoying his big sister Maya

Getting treats from his wobble toy, frozen Lickimats and Kongs

Short walks around the neighborhood

Cozying up by a warm fire

When his besties come over

Humping his besties when they come over (apologies in advance)

Being put in his crate at the end of a long day

Dislikes ❌

Unknown people, especially if they have poor “dog body language”

Unknown dogs of any size

People carrying large objects around him

Brooms, mops and vacuum cleaners

Thunderstorms, fireworks and being surprised

Ends of his ears being touched

Being handled or picked up (won’t allow it unless sedated, as in for vet visits)

Delivery people or anyone coming to the door