Sex: Neutered male
Dogs:
Cats:
Kids:
House Trained:
Crate Trained:
Breed: American Shelter Hound
Age: ~ 2 years old
Reason Here: He was brought to HSCC when his owner could no longer care for him.
Arrival Date: 7/20/2022
Energy Level:
Size/Weight: 73 lbs.
Special Considerations:

MEET ARLO!

This handsome hound dog is ready for a fresh start in life! He’s an inquisitive, adventurous guy who’s eager to get out and explore the world, and would really enjoy the country life with plenty of space to stretch his long legs. We don’t know much about Arlo’s past, but in his time at HSCC we’ve come to love his goofy personality, his enthusiasm for life, and the extra cute wrinkles on his forehead. Come meet him and see if he’s the canine companion for you!

ENERGY LEVEL: Medium/high

- He’ll need plenty of exercise and mental enrichment every day!

DOGS: No known experience living with other dogs, has done well with other dogs at HSCC

- We don’t know if Arlo has ever lived with other dogs.

- He has done well with other dogs in adjacent spaces, on walks, and in an off-leash playgroup with another dog here at HSCC.

- If you have another pup at home, we are happy to facilitate an introduction at HSCC to get a sense of how everyone would get along.

- Slow introductions to other dogs are always recommended. Keep in mind that just because a dog has done well with some or most other dogs, doesn’t mean they will like all dogs (just like people!).

CATS: No known experience with cats but may be most successful in a home without small animals

- Arlo doesn’t have any experience with cats that we know of. He has shown some predatory drive toward squirrels and other wild animals while here at HSCC, so a home without small animals may be a better fit for him.

- If you’ve got small animals at home, consider ahead of time how best to introduce them and manage their interactions.

KIDS: No known experience

- Arlo doesn’t have any experience with kids that we know of. While we haven’t seen any behaviors like resource guarding or handling sensitivity that would be concerning with children in the picture, he’s a big, exuberant dog who may be overwhelming for very young kids.

- We recommend supervising interactions between kids and dogs to make sure everyone is behaving appropriately and staying safe.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Arlo was brought to HSCC by an owner who only had him for a couple of days, so we have very limited information about his past or his at-home behavior.

Like most hounds, he can be a pretty vocal guy. Adopters should keep this in mind depending on their housing and tolerance for vocal dogs.

Arlo isn’t a puppy, but it’s still important for him to learn what is expected of him in his new home. Basic training classes or a few sessions with a trainer can be a great way to get started.

- Be consistent from day 1 – it’s much easier and less confusing for the dog to loosen the boundaries later than to implement new rules.

- Training is a great way to build a bond with your new pup, like learning a common language.

- Learning new skills is also a great way for nervous dogs to build confidence!

- We recommend positive reinforcement-based training – teach Arlo what you want him to do! We do not recommend e-collar or punishment-based training, as these methods often have long-term negative effects on dogs (physically as well as psychologically) and create behavioral problems.

- We are happy to provide guidance on training resources, methods, and finding a trainer.

HOUSE TRAINED: Unknown

- We don’t know whether Arlo was house trained in a previous home.

- Keep in mind that a dog who is house trained in one home may still have accidents in a new environment.

CRATE TRAINED: Unknown

- We don’t know whether he has any experience being crated.

- If you’re interested in using a crate with Arlo, be prepared to start from the beginning with house training, take it slow, and make the crate a comfortable safe space for him.