Meet Waylon! Waylon is a 4 year old akita with the loyalty, intelligence, and quiet confidence the breed is known for. This handsome boy is strong, smart, and full of personality and he's looking for the right person to share his big heart with. Waylon enjoys spending time with his people even if he's just hanging out beside you. He's also quite the character and keeps everyone smiling with his playful charm. Waylon enjoys staying active. He loves going for walks and even enjoys a nice run on the treadmill! When the weather is cool, he's perfectly content spending time outdoors relaxing and taking in the world around him. Waylon is a smart boy who knows his basic commands and does especially well when treats are involved. Waylon has shown that he is: Potty trained Crate trained Waylon would do best with a confident adopter who appreciates the unique personality of the breed and is excited to continue building a strong bond with him. With patience, guidance, and love, Waylon will be an incredibly loyal companion who will stand by your side through it all. If you are interested in a meet and greet for adoption for Waylon, please fill out an application on our website at www.gatewaypets.org/adopt. If you are interested in learning more about Waylon or the adoption process at GPG, please email placement@gatewaypets.org All of our dogs and cats will be microchipped, spayed or neutered, and up-to-date on vaccinations at the time of adoption. For more photos of Waylon, follow us on Facebook Gateway Pet Guardians and Instagram @gatewaypets ... #gpgWaylon. To view other adoptable pets from our shelter, please visit, www.gatewaypets.org/adopt. Gateway Pet Guardians is proud to offer a variety of mixed breed dogs available for adoption. However, please keep in mind that we rarely know the genetic background of the animals we rescue and, as such, we cannot guarantee the exact breed combinations found within this dog. Therefore, we do not know his/her actual genetic makeup. Just know that this dog is probably a variety of several different breeds that have combined to create one very amazing and unique animal.