Tank is a four-year-old Heeler/Bluetick mix weighing about 45lbs, surrendered by his owner due to financial hardship. Lately, the changes and shelter life have caused him some stress. Tank is a high-energy dog who can also happily lounge on the couch. He is affectionate, often seeking out laps for comfort, and enjoys a good game of tug-of-war or working on a bone. He gets excited—sometimes jumping up—and will bark a lot, so a patient and assertive owner is important. Tank is food-aggressive and should be handled with care around meals. He walks on leash, is playful, enjoys car rides, and is pretty sharp, already knowing 'sit'. Tank gets along well with women and is fair around men and children, but he does not do well with other dogs and absolutely cannot go to a home with cats—he has hurt them in the past. He has lived both indoors and outside, but is not yet house trained. He’ll try to escape if left unattended, so strong fencing and supervision are musts. If you’re looking for an active, affectionate, and clever companion and don’t have other pets, Tank may be the right fit. Let's make it official, apply to adopt!