ANUBIS's story

　　01/12/19 Anubis was temperament tested while at the shelter and we learned that he is very pushy and dominant with other dogs, trying to constantly mount and grab them. Due to this we are making mutual visits with other dogs in the household a requirement. Anubis is also very pushy and rude with small children so he cannot go to a home with children under 12 years old. Anubis has a very high prey drive towards small animals, cats and even little dogs, so his home must be free of much smaller pets and his owner should be cautious with him around small dogs in public.

　　Anubis was surrendered to the shelter because he was becoming destructive in his most recent home when left alone. He had originally been crated but was becoming adept at breaking out of his wire crate; when left to roam free he jumps on counters, chews cords and ruins other things he shouldn''t. Anubis'' previous owners think he may have separation anxiety, and with one adult family member away frequently for work and the other wrangling several young kids, they have not been able to work with him on resolving this issue. Anubis may require additional training to overcome his separation issues, a heavy duty kennel when he is alone, and may benefit from a behavioral consult with a vet. He is also made up of two breeds that are highly intelligent and highly energetic. Anubis will not do well as an apartment, stay at home dog. Anubis will need large amounts of exercise and play time; having a purpose or a ''job'' may help modify his anxious behaviors. Anubis may also need a family where his people are either at home with him or willing to bring him with them. Anubis knows ''sit'', ''lay down'', is housebroken, rides well in a car, and is generally outgoing, affectionate, playful and friendly. He has an intimidating bark behind the kennel door, but once out he prefers to cuddle and get all the loves.