woody

Meet Woody!Woody arrived at our care center as a stray, and his history is mostly a mystery. He's a very sweet, playful, and energetic dog who enjoys bouncing around and interacting with people he trusts. Woody loves interactive play, especially chasing and retrieving toys. He appreciates slow introductions to new people and places and prefers to approach on his own terms for pets and attention.My Ideal HomeWoody would do best in a calm, adult-only household where he can set the pace for interactions. He benefits from consistent routines, gentle guidance, and positive reinforcement. Woody needs adopters who are patient and experienced with dogs that have touch sensitivities and mild resource guarding. A home that can provide cooperative handling and safe enrichment will help him thrive.Good with Kids?No - Woody is recommended for homes without children under 13. He prefers calm interactions and can become stressed in high-energy environments.Good with Other Pets?Woody has limited dog-to-dog experience. When properly introduced, he can be playful and gentle, but he may be pushy around treats. He is not recommended for homes with cats or smaller pets due to his size and energy.Leash MannersWoody walks well on leash with experienced handlers. He can be excitable when first leaving his kennel but quickly focuses on exploring once outside. Pulling is minimal with calm, consistent leadership.Overall HealthHealthy overall with a mild, historic front-leg injury causing slight lameness and occasional stiffness, which is being comfortably managed.Behavior DeterminationLevel 3 / Experienced Adopters - Woody requires a knowledgeable and patient home due to his touch sensitivities, mild resource guarding, and medical considerations. He responds best to calm, predictable, and positive interactions.Other Fun FactsWoody has a joyful, bouncy personality and loves games of chase and fetch. He enjoys bonding with people who respect his boundaries and allows him to approach for attention. While he likes to assert independence, he is very affectionate with those he trusts and thrives in a patient, structured environment.A volunteer writes: NGL, I am obsessed with Woody! Woody, Woodster, Woodward, Woodchuck, whatever I decide to call him, he doesn't care because he's just happy to be walking by my side! More like jiggling by my side than walking, really, as his whole jello body quakes with joy with each step. I adore his cartoon face, the way his teefies sometimes get stuck in his lips and his freakishly large milk chocolate eyes. He loves to play with toys, loves attention and loves to be out of his kennel. Primary Color: Brown Brindle Secondary Color: Brown Brindle Weight: 70 Age: 5yrs 3mths 2wks