Meet Diesel Diesel is an approximately 2-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier/Bullmastiff mix, born around 1/26/2024, and weighing about 60 pounds of pure muscle, athleticism, and affection. Despite his strong build, Diesel truly believes he is a lap dog and wants nothing more than to be close to his people. This handsome boy is incredibly loving and thrives on human companionship. He absolutely adores affection and being pet, and he’s happiest lounging beside his humans while soaking up the sunshine. Diesel is the kind of dog that wants to be part of your everyday life — whether that means going for walks, riding along on car trips, relaxing in the yard, or simply laying at your feet after a long day. Diesel is smart, curious, and enjoys activities that challenge his mind. He especially loves enrichment toys, puzzle feeders, and games that make him work for his snacks. He is house trained and crate trained, and he does best with structure, consistency, and an active lifestyle that keeps both his body and mind engaged. Because Diesel is energetic, athletic, and extremely strong, he will need an adopter who can provide regular exercise and continued guidance. He can jump surprisingly high and has an impressive amount of strength packed into his compact frame. When he has gone too long without exercise or mental stimulation, or when surrounded by chaotic energy such as intense barking or conflict between dogs, Diesel can become overstimulated and overly excited. With proper outlets, routine, leadership, and continued training, he settles well and shows just how eager he is to learn and please his people. Diesel thrives with positive reinforcement, patience, and a calm but assertive handler who will continue building on his training and helping him channel his energy appropriately. He forms strong bonds with his humans and has all the qualities to become an incredibly loyal and rewarding companion in the right home. Diesel is located in Houston, Texas. Transport to most states available for an additional fee of $300.