ollie (special needs - deaf) adoption fee covered in full

Ollie is a handsome, sensitive dog who bonds deeply once he trusts you. He moves through the world without sound, so he relies on sight and touch. This shapes how he reacts, learns, and connects.

Energy and Personality
Ollie does best with calm routines and predictable days. New situations can feel intense for him. Once he settles in, he is affectionate, loyal, and steady.

Training and Behavior
Ollie completed a full training program at Sit Means Sit in Frederick. He learned visual cues. He understands recall, structure, and simple routines.
Due to his deafness, he can feel overwhelmed at times, Ollie has had moments where he reacted out of fear. These reactions included two incidents where he made contact with a person. Both happened during stressful or unfamiliar moments. His future home should be comfortable managing a dog who needs space when unsure. A calm, adult only home with structure will help him stay relaxed and confident.

Social Life
Ollie has shown some reactivity toward strangers, especially during walks or when new people get close too quickly. With his trusted people, he softens and settles. He thrives when introductions are slow and the environment is quiet.

Quirks and Special Traits
Ollie’s world is visual, so hand signals and routine help him feel secure. He bonds strongly with his handler and enjoys calm time once he feels safe.

Best Home Fit
Ollie needs a quiet, stable home without children. A home with no dogs or one calm dog could work. Experience with deaf dogs is helpful, but an adopter willing to learn will do well. Predictability and patience will bring out his best qualities.

Veterinary Care
Ollie is up to date on vaccinations for his age.
Ollie is neutered.
Ollie is microchipped.
Ollie is on heartworm preventative.
Ollie is on flea and tick preventative.
Ollie has received worm and parasite treatment